UK Construction Blog

JULY 1, 2025

The UK construction industry is experiencing a digital transformation, but many safety management systems remain trapped in the office whilst crews struggle with outdated paperwork on site. Inefficient safety management leads to delayed project starts, increased admin costs, failed audits, and potentially compromised safety standards.

Safety Regulations 52

Safety Regulations Project Management Construction Management Building Automation 52

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2024

While HEPA filters have been a standard in air purification, recent upgrades are enhancing their performance. These systems provide data on pollutant levels, temperature, and humidity, enabling site managers to make informed decisions about air management. Key Innovations in Air Purifier Technology 1. A report by the U.S.

Energy Efficiency 52

Energy Efficiency Quality Control Health Regulations Building Performance Measurement 52

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 9, 2024

This includes expert utilization of advanced plumbing systems to enhance building performance. Understanding Commercial Construction Commercial construction involves building structures meant for commercial use. These buildings require complex plumbing systems. This includes skyscrapers, warehouses, and retail centers.

Plumbing 52

Plumbing Plumbing Systems Piping Installation HVAC System Installation 52

iField Smart

MAY 4, 2025

It provides an accurate and in-depth record of the final build. As-Built drawings are visual deliverables that help understand a physical snapshot of a building project. As-Built drawings are crucial references that encourage renovations, facilities management, and maintenance. What are As-Built Drawings?

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Code Compliance Building Automation Building Performance Measurement 52

Commercial Construction Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Working with some of the best Directors of Construction, architects, and project managers in the business, we understand that risk management is a core concern for our clients. Proactive Management of Change Orders Change orders are often unavoidable in construction, but they can introduce risks if not managed effectively.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Risk Management Schedule Management Quality Control 52

UK Construction Blog

JULY 18, 2025

Light steel frame systems are innovative construction methods that utilize thin sheets of steel, known as cold-formed steel, for building structures. Common applications include walls, roofs, and floors in various building types. With increasing focus on sustainable building practices, light steel framing stands out as a viable choice.

Fire Protection System Installation 52

Fire Protection System Installation Sustainability Structural Systems Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

OmTrak

JANUARY 14, 2025

Champion Validated Data What wed like to see : Building a transparent data environment where validated information drives decision-making. Focus on Validated Asset Data for Facility Maintenance Plans What wed like to see : Ensuring validated asset data is integrated into facility maintenance strategies.

Quality Assurance 75

Quality Assurance Project Management Consulting Stakeholder Engagement Handover 75

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 25, 2025

Wrecking balls generate 110-130 decibels during building destruction. This symptom affects 14% of construction workers and often appears before measurable hearing loss occurs. The combination of physical damage and psychological impact affects your daily work performance and long-term wellbeing.

Environmental Impact Assessment 40

Environmental Impact Assessment Health Regulations Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Construction Machinery 40

CCR Magazine

APRIL 8, 2025

Protecting your commercial building goes beyond locking the doors. Good security measures give both employees and customers confidence, showing that your business takes their safety seriously. Security Alarm Systems Security alarm systems serve as your building’s first line of defense against unauthorized entry.

Cost Control 52

Cost Control Building Controls Quality Control Property Management 52

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 7, 2025

An IGCE (also in construction related service an IGE) is a cost estimate developed by the Government Requiring Activity, based on the requirements of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) or Statement of Work (SOW). Direct labor is the labor directly applied to the performance of the contract requirements. How was the estimate made?

Estimating 59

Estimating General Contracting Government Works Building Performance Measurement 59

CCR Magazine

MARCH 24, 2025

The National Electrical Code (NEC) sets the rules for electrical work in commercial buildings across the United States. New rules focus on things like energy efficiency, improved safety measures, and renewable energy integration. For instance, recent electrical standards now require energy audits for commercial buildings.

Fire Protection System Installation 40

Fire Protection System Installation Renewable Energy Systems Fire Protection Systems Building Code Compliance 40

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

While there are many high-performance flooring solutions, including some custom options for specific uses, one surface stands above the rest in terms of versatility: hybrid carpet. The three layers are fused together to create a durable floor cover that looks like carpet but performs like a resilient sheet. What is hybrid carpet?

Flooring Systems 59

Flooring Systems Building Resilience Building Performance Measurement Environmental Impact Assessment 59

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Commercial buildings must enhance the comfort, enjoyment, and/or productivity of each occupant. This can be easier said than done given the diverse needs of modern facilities. The good news is that there are numerous building materials and design concepts that can provide a leg up in the process.

Wall Systems 52

Wall Systems Quality Control Building Controls Building Performance Measurement 52

OmTrak

JULY 16, 2025

In this article, I’ll explore lessons from history, from Ford’s production lines to the Empire State Building, and why the real productivity breakthrough for construction may lie in an overlooked KPI: quality. The ACA estimates that “Improvements to the industry’s productivity performance could save Australia $47 billion annually.”

Quality Control 52

Quality Control Controls Manufacturing Building Performance Measurement Cost Control 52

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.

Environmental Impact Assessment 52

Environmental Impact Assessment Quality Assurance Quality Control Building Performance Measurement 52

UK Construction Blog

JULY 14, 2025

However, the right cable type and organized management practices are just the beginning—working with experienced cabling installers at data centers can help you sidestep issues before they escalate. This inventory will help you pinpoint any outdated or non-compliant components that could hinder performance or scalability.

Environmental Impact Assessment 52

Environmental Impact Assessment Building Performance Measurement Risk Management Schedule Management 52

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 12, 2024

FM productivity constraints remain a barrier for most public sector organizations, presenting barriers to efficient sustainment & new builds. Legacy policies, practices and systems are the biggest barriers to requisite change management, the latter capable of delivering 30%-40%+ reductions in financial and environmental waste.

Building Performance Measurement 98

Building Performance Measurement Change Management Procurement Property Management 98

UK Construction Blog

JULY 22, 2025

Business relocation services include full project management from planning through completion. Teams coordinate with building management, handle disposal requirements, and arrange specialist equipment moves to ensure seamless transitions for companies of all sizes.

Material Storage 40

Material Storage Fire Protection Systems Material Handling Insurance Management 40

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Public Sector Facilities Project Cost Management is required to address traditionally elevated levels of economic and environmental waste. Public Sector Facilities Project Cost Management involves tracking costs in real time throughout the full life cycle of planning, procurement, and delivery. What Is a Project Expense?

Facility Management 105

Facility Management Project Management Building Performance Measurement Change Management 105

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 21, 2023

Sustainable facilities management is the allocation of financial, environmental, and other organizational resources in the most efficient way possible. This requires building trust and respect among team members, a culture that promotes high performance, systems thinking, and a robust suite of processes, workflows, and tools.

Facility Management 98

Facility Management Sustainability Maintenance Building Performance Measurement 98

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 13, 2023

Technology Won’t Help Construction’s and Facilities Management’s Legacy of WASTE simply because technology simply automates existing processes. It’s time to map decision-making, and performance to value! Thiis is a fact that few software vendors want you to know. You pay for it and it gets delivered.

Facility Management 105

Facility Management Construction Management Building Performance Measurement Building Automation 105

Business Facilities

JULY 8, 2025

Compressed air measuring technology manufacturer, CS INSTRUMENTS, has chosen announced Beaufort County, South Carolina to establish its North American headquarters. Founded in Germany in 2002, CS INSTRUMENTS specializes in the production of reliable and innovative measurement technologies for compressed air and industrial gases.

Building Performance Measurement 93

Building Performance Measurement Facility Management Infrastructure Development Site Planning 93

BD+C

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Builders, developers, and owners are constantly complaining that high-performance buildings rarely get their due from appraisers who, they say, don’t have good measures to compare one building’s energy savings over another’s, or how those savings affect the value of the building.

Green Building 96

Green Building Building Performance Measurement Modular Construction Facility Management 96

BD+C

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

ASHRAE has published “Performance Measurement Procedures for Commercial Buildings: Best Practices Guide,” a how-to guide for continuously evaluating and improving the performance of commercial buildings throughout their service life. read more.

Building Performance Measurement 96

Building Performance Measurement Facility Management 96

UK Construction Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The post The Crucial Role of Facility Management in UK Construction appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Yet, amidst the focus on building impressive structures, the crucial aspect of managing these facilities often takes a backstage. This is done through facility management.

Facility Management 64

Facility Management Construction Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Environmental Impact Assessment 64

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

million square foot Terminal C facility addresses the challenges of rapid growth by increasing capacity while continuing to provide an exemplary passenger experience. Construction Management Co.: Terminal C’s design successfully navigated an aggressive four-year construction schedule without disrupting airport operations.

Engineering 264

Engineering Concrete Pouring Plumbing Systems Structural Systems 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 5, 2024

Since 2019, Xylem technology has enabled water managers around the world to treat over 13 billion cubic meters of water for reuse – equivalent to the domestic water needs of 197 million people annually. The commitments are captured in Xylem’s 2023 Sustainability Report , which also details the company’s progress to advance water security.

Sustainability 200

Sustainability Risk Management Building Performance Measurement Facility Management 200

Building Information Management

JUNE 29, 2016

Asset Competency Model & Efficient Facility Management #101. Until Owners understand and are capable of organizational wide deployment of ASSET COMPETENCY MODELS, productivity across the AEC and Facility Management sector will remain poor. Developing and Managing PEOPLE. Developing and Managing PEOPLE.

Facility Management 58

Facility Management Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Information Modeling (BIM) Lean Construction 58

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 4, 2019

BIM (Building Information Modeling) is the efficient management of the life-cycle of the built environment supported by digital technology. BIM can provide huge benefits to the stakeholders in all phases of the building process – Planning; Design; Construction; and Operations and Maintenance.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 55

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Facility Management Building Performance Measurement Lean Construction 55

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

By Yaron Dycian, Chief Product and Strategy Officer, WINT Water Intelligence Building and operating a modern commercial property or industrial facility requires a major ongoing investment of resources. Unfortunately, inefficiency and mismanagement of water resources remain among the most significant threats to a building’s performance.

Fire Protection System Installation 130

Fire Protection System Installation HVAC System Installation Facility Management Risk Management 130

Job Order Contracting

JULY 28, 2022

JOC Programs that make sense deliver comprehensive, integrated robust processes, professional services, and enabling software solutions to enable public sector facilities management teams to more efficient mange building and other structure in concert with mission goals. Enabling enterprise cloud technology.

Building Performance Measurement 105

Building Performance Measurement Facility Management Building Optimization Structural Systems 105

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 19, 2022

Based upon the above, why would anyone be surprised by the lack of productivity and rampant economic and environmental waste endemic to public sector facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds? Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery System Performance is CRITICAL to Improving Productivity. Learn more?

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 104

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Collaboration Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Performance Measurement 104

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Accredited Quality Contractors are top-performing ABC contractor members that set the standard for safety, culture, workforce development, innovation, merit, and quality in the contracting community. Congratulations to these outstanding construction companies; you exemplify the best of ABC’s membership.”

Specialty Contracting 130

Specialty Contracting Building Performance Measurement Wall Systems Ceiling Systems 130

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Sustainable Facilities Management will require a fundamental change in mindset. Why does it matter? – The application of system thinking to facilities management (FM) and the AECOO sector, and associated tools and support processes, can consistently ensure the delivery of quality, sustainable outcomes, on time and on budget.

Facility Management 52

Facility Management Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Sustainability Property Management 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

By: Alex Brown, Senior Project Manager, Mortenson and Tamara Hartner, Design Phase Executive, Mortenson Well-designed and expertly constructed sports training facilities have the power to influence more than just performance.

Building Performance Measurement 130

Building Performance Measurement HVAC System Installation Facility Management Structural Systems 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 16, 2023

Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie , the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, announced today the successful completion of a series of seismic tests on the tallest building yet subjected to earthquake simulations. Seismic tests simulating both the 1994 magnitude 6.7

Building Resilience 130

Building Resilience Structural Systems Building Performance Measurement Wall Systems 130

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 26, 2017

Facilities Operations & Maintenance Management considerations span several areas. Metrics/Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Facilities Operations & Maintenance Management. A comprehensive written facilities management operations and maintenance manual and/or execution guide is a fundamental requirement.

Facility Management 40

Facility Management Maintenance Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Performance Measurement 40