UK Construction Blog

JUNE 13, 2025

Construction professionals must verify that all garage door products specified for installation carry proper documentation and certification to prevent legal and safety issues during building inspections or handover. API access enables customized connections between smart devices and commercial building management systems.

Building Code Compliance 52

Building Code Compliance HVAC System Installation Building Performance Measurement Building Codes 52

The Construction Index

JULY 9, 2025

Compliance with the Act requires passing through three gateways: planning, detailed design and handover. Moreover, every detail of the design’s quality assurance evidence must be listed in what is called the ‘golden thread QA document’ – the third gateway. So, how can we speed the process up?

Safety Regulations 66

Safety Regulations Construction Equipment Building Standards Handover 66

iField Smart

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Construction projects generate a mountain of documentation – plans, specifications, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and more. Managing this effectively is crucial for project success. Search and Retrieval: Finding specific documents can be like searching for a needle in a haystack.

Project Management 105

Project Management Construction Management Cost Control Risk Management 105

OmTrak

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

However, when it comes to project handover, it seems that the Safety in Design process is conspicuously absent. Evidence: Documentation of testing, results, and other relevant data. However, this report was merely handed over to the client’s project manager and filed away. Further investigation uncovered an interesting aspect.

Handover 90

Handover Risk Management Facility Management Project Management 90

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

As teams get larger and construction projects become more complex, proper document management needs to be an integral part of your workflow. Poor document management is detrimental to a project and can lead to delays, budget overruns , and rework. trillion in 2020. billion in rework alone annually.

Construction Management 98

Construction Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Cost Control Project Management 98

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

For owners facing this scenario, integrated services like the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management (EPCM) delivery method may be the best option for your project. Nevertheless, these additional costs are still significantly less than making changes during execution. EPCM Risks: Is Faster Always Better?

Project Management Consulting 246

Project Management Consulting Risk Management Schedule Management Project Management 246

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 1, 2023

By Peg Landry Our new study, “Finding Common Ground: The Future of Project Information Management,” examines challenges related to sharing project information, including model data. We asked survey participants to tell us how design-related documents are being shared in the handover phase. Which is fine. We’ll take on that risk.”

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 242

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Building Automation Surveying 242

iField Smart

MAY 28, 2024

As a project progresses from conception to completion, keeping track of changes, deviations, and modifications becomes increasingly challenging. This is where As-Built drawings and documentation step in, serving as crucial records of the final constructed environment.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 105

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Change Management Project Management Quality Control 105

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

This issue is even more pronounced when owners are managing a portfolio of buildings, such as a factory or franchise. A common data environment is a single system used to capture, manage, and distribute information and documents throughout the project. What is a Common Data Environment (CDE)?

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 116

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Handover Facility Management Building Products Distribution 116

Wrench

JUNE 21, 2023

Another problem was that inaccuracies in drafts and document versions got compounded as the files were shared across team members (and later, across multiple digital devices) and this led to bottlenecks in achieving compliance, especially when teams had to juggle between their old manual systems and the new EDMS systems. For e.g., Version 3.9

Change Management 52

Change Management Handover Risk Management Project Management 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 17, 2022

Owners and clients expect a seamless handover, which is the key to efficient facility management and operations. For contractors, a clean handover process is also a way to win more work and retain loyal clients. But while closeout is essential, planning for a seamless handover happens well before ground is broken.

Building Commissioning 84

Building Commissioning Handover Building Information Modeling (BIM) Renewable Energy Systems 84

OmTrak

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Let’s delve into 9 reasons to use OmTrak and redefine the way you manage construction documentation. Our game-changing automated workflows revolutionise the document review and approval process. With OmTrak, you can customise document workflow approvals to suit your unique needs.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 89

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Handover Quality Assurance Building Products Distribution 89

iField Smart

APRIL 14, 2024

Revolutionizing Construction Projects: The Power of Drawing Management Software Construction drawing management software is essential for Architects, Construction Managers, and Contractors to organize, track, and share plans across multiple building phases. The Challenges of Traditional Construction Drawing Management.

Project Management 103

Project Management Construction Management Building Products Distribution Risk Management 103

iField Smart

MAY 8, 2024

360° Field Documentation: A Construction Game-Changer For decades, the construction industry has relied on traditional 2D photos for site documentation. This is where 360° field documentation steps in, revolutionizing the way we document and manage construction projects.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Quality Control Cost Control Site Planning 52

iField Smart

APRIL 22, 2025

Transitioning from laborious legacy workflows to seamless digital documentation, construction documentation using these platforms includes accuracy, collaboration, and efficiency across various project phases. As-Built documentation also encompasses field notes, photos, and multiple inspection reports.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Code Compliance Insurance Management Change Management 52

Wrench

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

With many design and construction companies these days looking to EDMS solutions to help them manage their data, it needs to be acknowledged that not all EDMS are created equal. In fact, you could think of engineering documents as living and evolving entities that must be continually updated, shared, tracked, and controlled.

Engineering 52

Engineering Building Information Modeling (BIM) Change Management Risk Management 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 9, 2022

You open your construction management software to view progress photos, but you’re quickly overwhelmed by the number of images in the gallery. When it comes to optimizing construction photo management, the solution is actually a simple one: tags. . Improving handover . Dealing with claims and disputes . Releasing payments .

Construction Management 98

Construction Management Electrical Wiring Installation Building Optimization Handover 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 22, 2022

This month, we’re thrilled to show you over 30 new releases for our project management, cost , and field collaboration solution. Document Management Releases. User Group Changes . Cost Management . Account Level Cost Management Library Templates . Collaborative Potential Change Order Workflow* .

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 105

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Schedule Management Change Management Project Management 105

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Accessible, version-controlled documents —BIM software solutions simplify data management and expand accessibility of documents to the entire team. View, markup, and revision capabilities make changes visible to everyone in one source document to ensure everyone is working with the most recent data at all times.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 89

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Collaboration Handover Energy Efficiency 89

OmTrak

APRIL 23, 2024

Data Centres are the backbone of the digital world, playing a critical role in enabling businesses to manage, process, and store vast amounts of data. These highly complex facilities require meticulous planning, operation, and management to ensure consistent, reliable, and secure services.

Building Code Compliance 82

Building Code Compliance Facility Management Schedule Management Fire Protection Systems 82

LetsBuild

APRIL 3, 2023

You keep the workflow on schedule from planning to handover. But there’s a problem: Complicated construction project management tasks are around every corner, hampering the productivity and efficiency of every stakeholder. You need a centralised app to streamline your communication, collaboration, and task management.

Project Management 98

Project Management Construction Management Lean Construction Risk Management 98

iField Smart

MARCH 17, 2024

Introduction Construction management entails coordinating and overseeing various project corners including planning, scheduling, risk reduction, collaboration, budgeting, and quality assurance. Traditional processes and tools related to construction management aren’t able to cut it for complex, cost, and time-driven projects.

Construction Management 98

Construction Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Schedule Management Real Estate Development 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 24, 2022

Admin Console | Unified Company Management . Document Management . Project Management . Cost Management . Cost Management | Home Page Chart* . Cost Management | Contract Schedule of Values Full Screen* . Cost Management | Budget Payment Application Custom Approval Workflow* .

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Schedule Management Change Management Project Management 98

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 16, 2020

The innovate and exclusive Collaborative LEAN Construction Software for the Enterprise or Single Organization offering all of these features. The innovate and exclusive Collaborative LEAN Construction Software for the Enterprise or Single Organization offering all of these features.

Lean Construction 75

Lean Construction Collaboration Building Information Modeling (BIM) Facility Management 75

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

API | Admin WRITE API [Coming Soon] – This API will support project creation from templates and management of project members, such as single or bulk adding to a project and removing or updating project members. This helps teams share and centralize relevant information to external teams throughout the project, especially during handover.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 105

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Change Management Project Management Cost Control 105

The Pro Builder

MARCH 14, 2024

Through extensive interviews with industry professionals, we pinpointed three key areas where AI could revolutionize the construction process: collaboration, data management, and home visualization. which are then answered succinctly, without needing to contact the builder or sift through the entire documentation.

Warranty 130

Warranty Collaboration Building Design Change Management 130

The Pro Builder

MARCH 14, 2024

Through extensive interviews with industry professionals, we pinpointed three key areas where AI could revolutionize the construction process: collaboration, data management, and home visualization. which are then answered succinctly, without needing to contact the builder or sift through the entire documentation.

Warranty 130

Warranty Collaboration Building Design Change Management 130

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

For starters, you’re dealing with an old structure without CAD files and limited documentation. As the project progresses, leaders can take floor-by-floor laser scans to capture and document work being done or as-builts. Now, as the project moves forward, you may encounter unforeseen challenges that require changes to the design.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 119

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Flooring Systems Structural Systems Site Planning 119

Roads Online

APRIL 18, 2024

C hris Kaelin, Specialised Roading Equipment (SRE) Technical Manager, is as passionate as they come when it comes to the development of equipment, hardware and software in the road construction machinery sector. A big change for us about eight years ago was the introduction of our web-based job management system.

Construction Machinery 105

Construction Machinery Change Management Electrical Systems Construction Equipment 105

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2023

By Chris Bell , Vice President, Industry Strategy and Marketing, Owner & Public Sector, Trimble The Federal Highway Administration recently announced the allocation of $34 million in grant funding for state DOTs in 2023 to accelerate the use and deployment of Advanced Digital Construction Management Systems (ADCMS).

Project Management Consulting 130

Project Management Consulting Project Management Public Works Construction Management 130

OmTrak

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Building Manuals: Embracing Change for Safer, Efficient Facilities The Building Confidence Report (BCR) In 2018, the Building Confidence Report (BCR) was tabled by State and Territory Building Ministers in response to concerns regarding building defects and cladding fires. As-built documentation 2. The Manuals should encompass: 1.

Building Code Compliance 80

Building Code Compliance Safety Regulations Land Use Regulations Facility Management 80

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Close the data gap from AEC to operations The critical step for closing the AEC and operations data gap : involve facility managers in design and build data management processes as early as possible. While the formative stages of new projects bring together design and construction teams, facility managers often have more limited representation.

Facility Management 98

Facility Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Building Design 98

iField Smart

DECEMBER 16, 2024

As-Built drawings capture final specifications of a project that reflect changes made during construction. As-Built drawing software digitizes the process, supporting accurate updates, streamlining documentation, and effective sharing between participants for enhanced project management, future renovations, and legal compliance.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Change Management Building Automation Facility Management 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 18, 2022

Table of Contents: What is Construction Management Software? The Benefits of Construction Management Software. Key Features to Look for in Construction Project Management Software. How to Choose the Best Construction Management Software. What is Construction Project Management Software?

Project Management 98

Project Management Construction Management Risk Management Schedule Management 98

LetsBuild

MAY 19, 2023

This is where construction quality management comes in. To that end, project mangers must have a construction quality management system. This post will delve into construction quality management to help you learn all it entails. Check out our construction quality management app, LB Aproplan !

Construction Management 94

Construction Management Quality Control Quality Assurance Inspection 94

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 11, 2022

Our journey has shown us the importance of data and information management and how a model-centric way of working can improve how we design, construct, and manage a built asset. ” -Robert Bray, Senior Director & General Manager for Autodesk Tandem. Construction documents (i.e., Defining Digital Twins.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Handover Risk Management Project Management 98

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

The COBie dataset can additionally act as a guided index to the supplementary documentation, including 2D and 3D information. It is designed to be easily managed by organisations of any size and at any level of IT capability, allowing each of them to contribute efficiently to a single representation of the asset.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 55

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Facility Management Handover Building Commissioning 55