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UK Construction Blog
MAY 2, 2025
Key Takeaways Precast concrete lintels provide essential structural support above windows and doors, distributing weight evenly across surrounding walls whilst offering exceptional durability with lifespans exceeding 50 years. What Are Precast Concrete Lintels?
UK Construction Blog
JULY 15, 2025
Today’s technology offers streamlined solutions that tackle communication breakdowns, enhance productivity, and significantly improve project management across all stages of development. Cost overruns affect project profitability significantly. Communication breakdowns plague construction sites daily.
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CCR Magazine
JANUARY 24, 2025
Embracing sustainability is a powerful strategy for business growth, offering environmental benefits, cost savings, and a competitive edge. Consumer Demand for Green Products Consumers are increasingly choosing products that align with their values and seeking eco-friendly options.
CCR Magazine
DECEMBER 7, 2024
SEC Company (SEC), an electrical contractor specializing in the construction and maintenance of Electric Transmission, Distribution, and Substation systems, was in search of a platform that could bring all their fleet and warehouse operations into one place. But thats just the tip of the proverbial iceberg.
CCR Magazine
DECEMBER 1, 2024
SEC Company (SEC), an electrical contractor specializing in the construction and maintenance of Electric Transmission, Distribution, and Substation systems, was in search of a platform that could bring all their fleet and warehouse operations into one place. But that’s just the tip of the proverbial iceberg.
CCR Magazine
JANUARY 21, 2025
In construction, it means leveraging tools such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), artificial intelligence, drones, and IoT-enabled devices to streamline processes, enhance productivity, and reduce costs. Both governments and clients are demanding greener practices, energy-efficient buildings, and sustainable materials.
UK Construction Blog
APRIL 2, 2025
Various types of epoxy systems are available in Manchester, including self-smoothing systems, decorative metallic finishes, and anti-slip coatings, with costs ranging from 20 to 150 per square metre depending on complexity. You’ll reduce long-term maintenance costs while maintaining quality standards for your flooring.
UK Construction Blog
MARCH 13, 2025
Twin-wall polycarbonate panels provide excellent thermal efficiency with 80-85% light transmission, creating stable growing conditions year-round whilst reducing energy costs by up to 40%. In terms of insulation, twin-wall polycarbonate retains heat more effectively than glass, reducing energy costs during colder months.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Vista Pointe represents a rare opportunity to build a luxury waterfront community with outstanding amenities and unparalleled views of Manhattan. The Company also develops master-planned and golf course communities as well as operates its own lumber distribution, house component assembly, and manufacturing operations.
UK Construction Blog
MARCH 14, 2025
Key Takeaways Air quality monitoring is the continuous measurement of pollutants that provides crucial data for detecting harmful contaminants, with systems tracking parameters including humidity, temperature, CO2, VOCs and formaldehyde across diverse environments. Every breath you take matters.
CCR Magazine
DECEMBER 26, 2023
After a comprehensive year-long search, Brad Jacobs has announced his intention to create a market leader in building products distribution — an industry with approximately $800 billion in annual revenue between North America and Europe, according to industry estimates. The company will be called QXO, Inc.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
This month, we have more than 35 product releases across Autodesk Construction Cloud platform and products, including Autodesk Build, Autodesk BIM Collaborate, Autodesk Takeoff, ProEst, BuildingConnected, Assemble, and BIM 360. These templates are accessible to download via the Data Connector template gallery tab.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Project stakeholders can now access critical model data with fewer steps; powerful new features provide greater control over cost and schedule management. The model is a great source of truth during design and planning, but data isn’t easily transferred to construction teams during the build phase of a project. New Orleans, LA.,
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JANUARY 23, 2024
This month, we have 40+ product releases across Autodesk Construction Cloud , including Autodesk Build, Autodesk BIM Collaborate, Autodesk Takeoff, BuildingConnected, and Assemble. The link to the document(s) within the email will stay the same for access within Cost Management.
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 20, 2023
A credible construction cost estimate is required prior to engaging in procurement. The follow elements are common to a credible construction cost estimate. Credible Cost Estimate Core Elements #1 Objectivity – The information used and those invovled in the creation of the construction cost estimate must be objective.
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Job Order Contracting
MARCH 27, 2019
Repair, Renovation, & Construction Project Cost Management. LEAN Processes Embed Transparent Costs and Project Cost Management Project cost management and efficient project delivery are core capabilities enabled by the OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting (JOC) Solution.
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Construction Specifier
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Whether creating new architectural expressions or rehabilitating architecturally significant historic buildings, from stick-built to unitized, “off-the-shelf” commodity to custom bespoke systems, utilizing insulating glass units or opaque spandrel panels, simple flat or complex geometry; it seems the sky is the limit with curtain wall design today.
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Roads Online
DECEMBER 17, 2023
C onsisting of Wirtgen, Vögele, Hamm, Kleemann, Benninghoven and Ciber, the Wirtgen Group (a John Deere company) is responsible for the design, development and distribution of machinery for the road construction industry. Setting the standard One product that the Wirtgen Group continues to grow is Hamm’s Proximity Detection System, or PDS.
iField Smart
AUGUST 4, 2024
Analyzing this fragmented data to identify trends, anticipate problems, or measure progress becomes a time-consuming and inefficient task. Waiting for reports to be compiled and distributed can lead to reactive decision-making instead of proactive adjustments.
Construction Marketing
JUNE 13, 2022
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design is a certification that aids in improving building performance and reduces the impact on the environment. LEED certification verification means a building has been designed and constructed using strategies to improve performance across all metrics under LEED’s five main categories.
Stok
MARCH 28, 2019
Given that buildings account for 39% of CO2 emissions in the United States, one of the foremost objectives in the sustainable building industry is to eliminate or reduce our built environment’s carbon emissions. The question is, how do we work towards carbon neutrality in buildings? Energy Storage: Buildings as Batteries.
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
The J OCPB (JOC Price Book: reflects the current local costs in detail for construction tasks expected to be performed in the geographical area of the base contract with the primary use of developing a detailed line-item price. Most Army and DoD JOC Program specify “RS Means” cost data. 5117.9001 Definitions.
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Stok
OCTOBER 21, 2020
With their strict technical requirements and rigorous performance standards, laboratories and other high-tech life science facilities present a unique opportunity for sustainable design and construction innovation. If the space can’t perform to exact requirements, the tenant can’t use it and the schedule is delayed.
Stok
OCTOBER 22, 2020
With their strict technical requirements and rigorous performance standards, laboratories and other high-tech life science facilities present a unique opportunity for sustainable design and construction innovation. If the space can’t perform to exact requirements, the tenant can’t use it and the schedule is delayed.
UK Construction Blog
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
It serves as a barrier, resisting the flow of heat through walls, roofs, and floors, thus maintaining a building’s temperature irrespective of external weather conditions. Effective insulation reduces the strain on heating and ventilation systems, cutting down the carbon emissions associated with energy production.
CCR Magazine
OCTOBER 17, 2024
From ensuring worker safety to enhancing productivity and reducing project delays, the importance of proper lighting in construction environments cannot be overstated. Poorly lit environments can lead to accidents, slow productivity, and even legal liabilities. Increased Productivity In construction, time is money.
Construction Specifier
MAY 10, 2025
By Andrew Soulier and Bryant Kuvako Photos courtesy ECM Technologies As the HVAC industry approaches the first half of 2025, it finds itself at a pivotal crossroads between rising equipment costs and a greater demand for sustainability. 1 Some equipment costs have nearly doubled, with an average increase of around 40 percent.
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Construction Specifier
AUGUST 9, 2022
customers were not satisfied with accepting the system’s historical performance and European test results. They needed to be certain Tindall Superior Lightweight All-Purpose Beam (T-SLAB ® ) met International Building Code (IBC) requirements and would deliver the kind of performance Tindall customers have come to expect.
CCR Magazine
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Well-designed metal ductwork is crucial for managing airflow and maintaining good indoor air quality in modern buildings. This includes the core ductwork and many ancillary components required for adjusting, distributing, and venting airflows throughout the intended spaces. Humidity control may also be integrated.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Our customers are at the heart of every product enhancement we make and new feature we release. We’re also excited to share some of our latest and greatest updates for Autodesk Build today. . Cost Management | Performance Tracking* . Cost Management | Compliance* . Cost Management .
CivilJungle
MARCH 4, 2022
What Is Estimation of Residential Building? Estimation of a residential building is basically a “ Bottoms Up” or “Prime Cost” which performed an analysis in detail and finally produce a product. Estimation of residential building executes various types of works and their expenses in a chart.
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Autodesk Construction Cloud
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
We couldn’t be more excited to meet and connect with our product users in real life after two years of virtual events. That being said, we have plenty to talk about considering we released hundreds of product features and enhancements in just the past year. Autodesk Build . Reports | Column Control Account Cost Reports .
CCR Magazine
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Keeping in view the psychological effects of climate change the construction industry has to find ways of how it can build structures that can effectively withstand the changing climate conditions. In addition to bearing these characteristics, a resilient building is flexibly designed, resource efficient, and energy efficient as well.
UK Construction Blog
MARCH 5, 2024
The allure of oak frames as a building material lies in its robustness and the natural warmth it adds to any design. Opting for a self-build conservatory kit presents a cost-effective alternative to traditional extensions, providing an alluring addition to a property that increases its value while enhancing the quality of living space.
Building Information Management
OCTOBER 26, 2015
The Need for Credible Construction Cost Estimates. Education, key performance indicators, common terms and definitions, LEAN collaborative construction delivery methods and supporting technology can to be leveraged to enable significant productivity and quality improvement. Basic Characteristics of Credible Cost Estimates.
In Eight
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Because these projects are characterized by “smarter” technologies incorporated into the built asset and more stringent building requirements, having this more holistic view can be the difference between successfully meeting project outcomes or becoming the latest to overshoot budget and schedule expectations. Project certainty.
UK Construction Blog
AUGUST 9, 2024
When excavating near an underground infrastructure, it might be tempting to grab a shovel or jump behind the controls of a compact excavator, but it’s not the best approach. Vacuum excavators are the choice of contractors whose living depends on continuous operation, greatly increasing productivity over hand dig methods.
In Eight
AUGUST 4, 2023
This real-time field data flow allows project managers to track progress against plans and then connect that data with the front office to manage performance and risks. By connecting these systems, everyone involved in the project has the performance visibility needed to take real-time corrective actions and keep projects on track.
CCR Magazine
OCTOBER 28, 2024
New feature highlights include: Home is a new, dynamic, AI-powered homepage for IFS Cloud providing live project status visibility, fueling productivity, and efficiency. Copilot uses cases with a growing ecosystem of interactive widgets that help users plan, manage, build, and service assets faster, smarter, and safer.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
OCTOBER 28, 2021
Modern construction cost management relies on connected workflows. trillion in global construction industry costs in 2020. How collecting and using data through the lifecycle of a project can help teams stay on schedule and maintain costs. How to’s for leveraging permissions for document control and security.
Building Information Management
SEPTEMBER 18, 2013
Building Information Modeling Model Management. BIM is a term which represents three separate but linked functions: Building Information Modeling: Is a BUSINESS PROCESS for generating and leveraging building data to design, construct and operate the building during its lifecycle. Attribute. Weight=7300, etc.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Autodesk releases new product enhancements for quantity takeoff and design review workflows to increase collaboration and mitigate risk during preconstruction. The company also announced a series of product updates, doubling down on its commitment to unify the construction process and empower teams to build better.
CCR Magazine
MARCH 20, 2025
This shift represents a significant opportunity for commercial properties seeking competitive differentiation through advanced outdoor spaces that reduce operational costs while enhancing user experience. When properly implemented, these systems create value across multiple dimensions of commercial property operations.
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Autodesk Construction Cloud
DECEMBER 20, 2021
They not only keep up with established budgets and timelines (with the exception of events that are out of their control like force majeure or acts of god), they also find cost-savings without compromising quality or design while having the project finished before the proposed deadline. Key Takeaways. What makes a good PM?
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