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WINT urges construction industry to tighten up water management processes amid UK JCoP regulation

Civil + Structural Engineer

The new water management standard enforces Mandatory Water Systems Management Plans, Active Automatic Flow Monitoring Shutoff (AAFMS), and coverage for temporary and permanent water systems. Equally, many insurers will require compliance with JCoP guidelines to provide coverage.

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Refine versus shine: Defining and defending design intent with refined concrete

Construction Specifier

The industry urgently needs a specification framework that is measurable, verifiable, and defensible. Photo courtesy Bennett Build The polished concrete problem The design industry has struggled with polished concrete for years. Photo courtesy Bennett Build What is polished concrete, exactly?

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Poettker Construction launches drones program

CCR Magazine

This innovative initiative enhances pre-project planning, improves construction visibility, boosts safety measures and increases operations efficiencies. We are also able to use the drone to obtain existing topographical information enabling us to make preliminary plans and prepare earthwork budgets early in the project design process.

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Improving Sustainability in the Construction Industry: A Complete Guide for 2025

UK Construction Blog

Sustainable construction delivers measurable economic benefits, including reduced operational costs, higher property values (3-15% rental premiums), and access to government incentives, whilst circular economy approaches can boost profitability by up to 26%. What Is Sustainable Construction?

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The Impact of Effective Project Management on Business Success in Construction

Building Radar

Effective project management is a cornerstone of success in the construction industry. With numerous stakeholders, tight deadlines, and complex logistics, managing a construction project requires strategic planning and execution. The Role of Project Management in Construction Success 1.

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Data Visualization Tools for Better Insights in Construction

Building Radar

The ability to transform vast amounts of data into actionable insights is crucial for enhancing project management and driving business growth. By leveraging interactive dashboards and real-time analytics , construction firms can make more informed decisions, reduce costs , and improve project outcomes.

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Construction Project Planning: A Step-by-Step Guide for General Contractors

Buildern

In this guide, we’ll break down the planning process step-by-step and figure out how construction management software tools help in creating a realistic and flexible plan. A home or a commercial project owner shares the vision about what the building is and what approximate budget boundaries exist. Of course, this can be done manually.