UK Construction Blog

MARCH 26, 2025

The post Top 10 Construction Defects: Prevent These Costly Building Mistakes appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Key Takeaways Construction defects commonly stem from design deficiencies, poor workmanship, substandard materials and inadequate quality control, potentially reducing property values by up to 25%.

Electrical Wiring Installation 52

Electrical Wiring Installation HVAC System Installation Fire Protection System Installation Plumbing Systems 52

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The idea of maintaining a high-rise building might seem daunting, but it’s a crucial aspect of ensuring safety and longevity. By staying on top of maintenance tasks, you ensure a safer environment for residents and a more sustainable building overall. You might wonder if implementing these technologies will impact costs.

Maintenance 52

Maintenance Fire Protection System Installation HVAC System Installation Plumbing Systems 52

BDC Network

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Dean Lewis, Graham Finch, and David Simkins Contractors Mass Timber Moisture Protection Sustainable Development Sustainable Design and Construction Mass timber has gained popularity as a building material praised for its sustainability and aesthetic appeal. Here are five tips for successful water mitigation in mass timber construction.

Building Performance Measurement 98

Building Performance Measurement Quality Assurance Environmental Impact Assessment Quality Control 98

iField Smart

APRIL 30, 2024

Field inspections are pivotal to ensure construction activities are carried out within regulations and standards for the building process to continue without any issues. Top 10 challenges for building inspectors, project managers, and quality control managers with legacy field inspection techniques.

Inspection 104

Inspection Building Code Compliance Quality Assurance Building Automation 104

The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

But while the efficiency of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment has improved across the board, improper installation or commissioning can result in HVAC system faults that compromise HVAC performance and reduce energy efficiency. Department of Energy's (DOE) Building America program , points out. Yuill asks.

HVAC Systems 130

HVAC Systems HVAC System Installation Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency 130

Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 23, 2024

on the exterior of the building, which increases the effective thermal resistance of the assembly. While fully adhered systems offer certain advantages, their water management performance depends entirely on the quality of the installation, specifically, the quality of the drainage plane, which is rarely verified.

Prefabrication 52

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Assess building envelope performance: Check the integrity of the entire structure’s thermal performance. Instead, it provides extra eyes on the unseen thermal performances of buildings under construction. Taking proactive measures prevents accidents and property damage.

Construction Equipment 52

Construction Equipment Fire Protection System Installation Electrical Wiring Installation Fire Protection Systems 52

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

By Amy Becker Photo courtesy Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Specifiers and design professionals should always consider seismic performance attributes for buildings in areas that previously have experienced the damaging effects of earthquakes. Building codes are adopted with the intent to preserve life and safety.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Wall Systems Building Code Compliance Structural Systems 52

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 13, 2021

In order to chose the right Job Order Contract Program, it is important to understand that JOC isn’t simply a way to speed you numerous repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds. It’s impossible to improve at any scale without proper measurements. It requires by owner leadership and understand. via Four BT, LLC, www.4bt.us

Contracts 93

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

What it is, how it’s measured, why it matters, and how to improve it. Everything you need to know about construction quality and how to manage it. Quality is what separates the good from the bad. Both in our lives and in our work, quality is the defining factor in how we evaluate and are evaluated by others.

Construction Management 97

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Specification Product Update

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Fire resistant glazing and fire-rated glass door-sets manufactured by Promat UK have been installed to provide assured passive fire protection whilst maintaining high levels of natural light in key communal areas within a major new build-to-rent (BTR) development in South Yorkshire.

Fire Protection System Installation 52

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Flooring Systems 52

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 14, 2021

Owner leadership and commitment remain the only solution to rampant facilities repair, renovation, and new build waste. Rethink, rebuild, and improve your repair, renovation, and new build activities and reduce costs 20% – 30%+ by implementing robust, integrated LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery.

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Quality Assurance Lean Construction Building Commissioning Building Performance Measurement 81

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 7, 2022

Multiple studies by industry and the GAO note that over 80% of the failures in public sector facilities repair, renovation, and new builds are due to owner lack of effective leadership. Yet these vital resources remain poorly management and repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build dollars are not being used effectively.

Construction Management 98

Construction Management Lean Construction Building Performance Measurement Facility Management 98

Stok

APRIL 25, 2023

M&V, MBCx, WTF: Building Performance Monitoring as a Means to Achieve Decarbonization Goals This blog post was co-authored by Stok’s Ally Duncan and Jessica Shaw , summarizing their presentation at AEE West 2023. However, because of how the M&V credit has evolved from LEED version 2.0

Building Performance Measurement 98

Building Performance Measurement HVAC System Installation Electrical Systems Energy Efficiency 98

Stok

APRIL 25, 2023

As building owners and occupiers adopt zero commitments and find their properties subject to energy performance and emissions regulations, the question becomes, ‘how can we achieve these ambitious reduction targets?’ However, because of how the M&V credit has evolved from LEED version 2.0

Building Performance Measurement 98

Building Performance Measurement HVAC System Installation Electrical Systems Energy Efficiency 98

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The good news is that robust solutions are readily available to enable the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction projects on time and on budget. Quantitative metrics/performance indicators. The only valid cost measurement is a line-item estimate based upon local market conditions.

Facility Management 105

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2022

It has done virtually nothing to measurably impact the repair, renovation, maintenance, and construction of the built environment. Robust tools and processes have existing for decades that can assure quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds are consistent delivered on-time and on-budget. Fully Compliant.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 105

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Quality Assurance Procurement 105

CCR Magazine

MARCH 14, 2025

Activities once performed regularly could currently call for extra care, especially when operating at heights or managing bulky items. By acknowledging these unique aging factors and taking intentional measures to address them, senior employees can consistently reduce risks and keep operating at their very top ability.

Risk Management 40

Risk Management Building Performance Measurement Quality Assurance Construction Equipment 40

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Build preeminent performance improvement capabilities driven by information and shared knowledge. It is therefore virtually impossible to measure and achieve success. Quantitative key performance indicators (KPIs) must be formulated that are in concert with facilities related organizational current and planned needs.

Maintenance 66

Maintenance Building Performance Measurement Quality Assurance Procurement 66

Construction Specifier

JUNE 5, 2025

By Howard Jancy Photos courtesy Custom Building Products Single-component grouts, which do not require the addition of water or epoxy resins at the job site, have evolved significantly over the years. This standardization underscores the advancements in the product, ensuring quality and reliability in every application.

Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Building Materials Manufacturing Curing Building Standards Building Performance Measurement 52

Job Order Contracting

MAY 3, 2020

Strategic alignment (links between operational performance and strategic factors), and profitability/cost control and/or resource maximization are initial area of focus and should be regularly monitored. Operational input/output measurements such as productivity, volume, lead-time, flexibility, amount of work-in process, and quality.

Procurement 76

Procurement Lean Construction Building Performance Measurement Quality Assurance 76

iField Smart

MAY 21, 2024

Inspectors may overlook critical checkpoints or fail to adhere to regulatory standards, leading to compliance issues and quality discrepancies. The absence of standardized procedures also makes it challenging to benchmark performance, identify trends, and implement best practices across the organization.

Inspection 105

Inspection Construction Management Risk Management Quality Assurance 105

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Whether for extensive renovation work, property valuation, or facility management purposes, performing an accurate measured building survey is an important part of understanding any real estate asset in London. Coordinating the Site Survey The first step in a measured building survey is careful planning and coordination.

Surveying 52

Surveying Building Performance Measurement Quality Assurance Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

OmTrak

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Building product safety – New National Building Product Assurance Framework Issued by Australian Building Codes Board The Australian Building Codes Board has developed a new Building Product Assurance Framework. This new policy has been developed as part of the National Building Reform Process.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Quality Assurance Building Materials Manufacturing Building Codes 52

OmTrak

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Building product safety – New National Building Product Assurance Framework Issued by Australian Building Codes Board The Australian Building Codes Board has developed a new Building Product Assurance Framework. This new policy has been developed as part of the National Building Reform Process.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Quality Assurance Building Materials Manufacturing Building Codes 52

BDC Network

MARCH 29, 2024

Demystifying carbon offsets vs direct reductions 0 qpurcell Fri, 03/29/2024 - 11:18 Sustainability Chris Forney, Principal, Brightworks Sustainability, and Rob Atkinson, Senior Project Manager, IA Interior Architects, share the misconceptions about carbon offsets and identify opportunities for realizing a carbon-neutral building portfolio.

Energy Efficiency 85

Energy Efficiency Environmental Impact Assessment HVAC System Installation Building Materials Manufacturing 85

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 24, 2023

Ever try to bake a cake without an accurate list of ingredients and their measurements? With tools for automation, collaboration, and digital measurements, you can improve the efficiency and quality of your takeoffs and ultimately bids. Here are five qualities you need to prioritize in your selection process.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Estimating Building Performance Measurement Quality Assurance 98

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.

Wall Systems 104

Wall Systems Fire Protection System Installation Project Management Consulting Steel Fabrication 104

Roads Online

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Material supplied by CONQA What is quality assurance and how does it impact organisational performance? Quality assurance (QA) is all about taking proactive measures to ensure that the processes, tools, and practices you implement meet necessary standards right from the beginning. Image courtesy of CONQA.

Quality Assurance 52

Quality Assurance Site Planning Project Management Change Management 52

UK Construction Blog

JANUARY 25, 2025

The post Made-to-Measure Windows: A Time-Saving Solution Becoming Popular With UK Contractors appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The UK construction sector has a skills gap despite ambitious building targets. Built-to-measure windows are a quick solution, simplify installation, save on labour and improve building performance.

HVAC System Installation 52

HVAC System Installation Building Materials Manufacturing Building Performance Measurement Energy Efficiency 52

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 3, 2020

Consistent on-time, on-budget delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects is possible only when owners have the requisite levels of leadership and competency. Key performance indicators, KPIs, are used to define success for all. Project definition of the Scope of Work is critical.

Lean Construction 76

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Procurement Building Performance Measurement 76

GCP Applied Technologies

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Concrete producers, contractors, engineers and specifiers must work together to assure quality concrete practices are followed when using air entrained concrete. air entrained concrete specifications should be clearly written and comply with Chapter 19 of ACI 318R-14 (Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete).

Quality Assurance 60

Quality Assurance Curing Quality Control Structural Systems 60

GCP Applied Technologies

DECEMBER 17, 2018

How two buildings in Seattle achieved high-strength concrete. This was surely the case for the Two Union Square building, in Seattle, Wash., Pacific First Center , also in Seattle, achieved a similar strength of 14,000 psi, with hyper focus on quality assurance, like its Two Union Square neighbor. Quality assurance.

Concrete Pouring 60

Concrete Pouring Quality Assurance Building Performance Measurement Quality Control 60

CCR Magazine

JUNE 11, 2025

Proper materials and qualified workers ensure quality repairs. The installation of new, more efficient fixtures improves performance and looks as well as meets current building codes. Ensure Safe Water Quality Home water safety is a must. These inspections enable preventive measures to prevent plumbing catastrophes.

Plumbing 52

Plumbing Maintenance Plumbing Systems Piping Installation 52

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 31, 2019

LEAN Performance-based Construction Services Procurement and Project Delivery. Consistently Deliver Quality Repair, Renovation, and Minor New Construction Projects On-Time & On-Budget! ‘Ad hoc’ Methods Assuring that all roles, responsibilities, and processes are understood and consistently implemented drives efficiency.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Procurement Quality Assurance Building Performance Measurement 40

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Good quality control can result in significant cost and time savings. Therefore, it is in every owner’s interest to promote quality and require contractors who maintain the highest industry standards that are confirmed by certification, such as the ones offered by the American Concrete Institute (ACI). Quality Assurance.

Quality Assurance 49

Quality Assurance Painting/finishing Quality Control Building Performance Measurement 49

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

Jeremy’s leadership qualities are also evident in his ability to inspire and motivate those around him. a civil engineering firm focused on sanitary sewer systems, as a stop-gap measure until she could find a career more suited to her structural engineering ambition.

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Project Management Consulting Public Works Environmental Impact Assessment Project Management 147