UK Construction Blog

MAY 2, 2025

The post Leadership on the Job Site: How to Motivate and Manage Crews Effectively appeared first on UK Construction Blog. In the construction world, leadership isnt just about giving ordersits about earning respect, keeping the team focused, and creating an environment where everyone works together toward a common goal.

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Site Planning Schedule Management Communication Building Standards 59

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

The 2024 Class of Rising Stars have already made their mark on the AEC industry through exceptional technical capability, leadership, effective teaching and research, and public service. Through this work, this year’s class of Rising Stars have directly benefited the design profession, their employers, project owners, and society.

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Project Management Consulting Public Works Environmental Impact Assessment Project Management 147

UK Construction Blog

JULY 1, 2025

However, artificial intelligence is rapidly changing this landscape, offering construction companies unprecedented opportunities to streamline operations, improve client relationships, and gain competitive advantages in an increasingly digital marketplace.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 26, 2023

Significantly improve public sector facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build outcomes. Procurement Workflows A detailed scope of work and an associated detailed line-item estimate is required before any procurement evaluation and award. Number of change orders. Are funds available? Is the right team available?

Facility Management 105

Facility Management Public Works Procurement Schedule Management 105

Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Sometimes, even the most experienced developers, contractors, owners, and construction managers find it challenging to maintain the highest efficiency standards and stay organized throughout the entire construction process. Your construction plan should include clear goals, schedule, budget, equipment, dependencies, and team members.

Project Management 138

Project Management Schedule Management Building Materials Construction Management 138

Buildern

JUNE 2, 2025

Wunderbuild is another common comparison for small to mid-sized construction companies evaluating project management tools. Both platforms aim to simplify how teams estimate costs, manage schedules, and stay on top of daily operations. Construction teams today work under tight timelines and rising client expectations.

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Cost Control Schedule Management Change Management Project Management 52

Wrench

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

That reluctance, in many cases, stems from widely held misconceptions and myths about AI in the context of EPC project management. For instance, Natural Language Processing (NLP)-based AI can analyze contractor reports or change orders to identify potential schedule impacts or cost implications, even if the data isnt fully standardized.

Project Management 52

Project Management Cost Control Schedule Management Structural Systems 52

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

Job Order Contracting

JULY 30, 2024

Facilities sustainment – The maintenance and repair activities necessary to keep an inventory of facilities in good working order. It includes regularly scheduled adjustments and inspections, preventive maintenance tasks, and emergency response and service calls for minor repairs.

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Sustainability Facility Management Schedule Management Change Management 97

ENR Construction

JUNE 11, 2025

Photo courtesy Killington Resort June 11, 2025 With road and waterline infrastructure work underway for a $5 billion expansion at the Eastern U.S.’s The project’s scope is “historic and transformational” for the town, says Abbie Sherman, the town’s public works director. includes includes a panoramic pool.

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Infrastructure Development Land Use Regulations Building Permits Public Works 72

Buildern

JUNE 13, 2025

If you’re in the construction industry and want to keep a closer eye on your company’s financial management to improve your bottom line, this guide is for you. Unlike traditional accounting, it has many moving parts and specific financial management needs. Here’s a quick overview of what you need to know.

General Contracting 52

General Contracting Construction Management Project Management Cost Control 52

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The real area of befuddlement is why real property owners have not changed the decades old legacy of rampant economic and environmental waste plaguing the AECCO sector (AECOO – Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Owner, Operator). International Journal of Project Management Belout, A., & Gauvreau, C. 1999). (1999).

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Stakeholder Engagement Property Management Change Management Project Management 98

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 25, 2022

LEAN JOC Programs mitigate change order and/or “supplemental job order” (a fancy term for change orders), as Owners and Design-builders work directly together on an early and ongoing basis to create and agree upon a detailed Scope of Work and associated detailed line-item proposal and approved workorder.

Contracts 105

Contracts Lean Construction Project Management Consulting Quality Assurance 105

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Value generation in public sector facilities management will rapidly become a mandate. Furthermore, the administrative burden required for sustainable facilities management must be reduced as staffing levels continue to fall. contact-form] The post Value Generation in Public Sector Facilities Management appeared first on 4BT.

Facility Management 105

Facility Management Public Works Schedule Management Risk Management 105

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 14, 2019

But they also know that working smart helps limit issues. Staying proactive during projects by recognizing pitfalls and taking appropriate steps to avoid them limits accidents, ensures budgets and timelines remain on schedule and creates a more positive work environment. It can come to workers and the public at large.

Change Management 118

Change Management Construction Equipment Project Management Schedule Management 118

ENR Construction

JUNE 26, 2025

Schiavone’s expertise includes tunneling, mass transit and subways, bridges and highways, deep foundations, marine work and water treatment plants. Picone focuses on public works, specifically in tunneling, hydraulic works and water infrastructure. Joe Sheehan, who previously worked as E.E.

Surveying 62

Surveying Geotechnical Engineering Infrastructure Development Public Works 62

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Underperforming Public Sector Facilities Renovation Repair and New Builds – Time for Change. Whether a Federal, State, County, or Local Government, most public sector organizations underperform when it comes to planning, procuring, and executing facilities repair, renovation, or new builds. Introduction.

Project Management Consulting 105

Project Management Consulting Facility Management Lean Construction Public Works 105

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 13, 2025

From floors failing before substantial completion to skyrocketing change orders for never-ending densifier applications to the billions lost through delayed schedules, legal disputes, and contingency hemorrhaging, enough is enough. How can a specifier reject a work result that is both allowed and not allowed?

Concrete Pouring 105

Concrete Pouring Building Performance Measurement Flooring Systems Painting/finishing 105

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 24, 2022

From enhancing quality and safety to improving critical schedule and cost workflows, dig into all the latest product releases and enhancements for Autodesk Build. . Admin Console | Unified Company Management . Document Management . Issues | Issues API [public preview] . Project Management . Schedule

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

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

Buildern

MARCH 22, 2023

Struggling to keep your construction projects on schedule and within budget? With the growing complexity of construction projects, managing schedules, resources, and budgets have become a major challenge for construction managers. Fortunately, there’s a solution: construction scheduling software.

Schedule Management 52

Schedule Management Project Management Construction Management Change Management 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 24, 2023

The Sacramento region can expect to see big changes related to how wastewater is treated and reused with the completion of Regional San’s $1.7 Named the EchoWater Project , the immense upgrade was completed in spring 2023—on schedule and under budget. SACRAMENTO, CALIF. – billion, decade-long expansion.

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Budgeting Schedule Management Cost Control Quality Control 130

Roads Online

MARCH 3, 2024

For public sector organisations, this can be made easier using digital technology. Charged with delivering a range of services and construction projects, local authorities and other public sector organisations are under huge financial pressure. A submittal can take the form of a design blueprint or schedule.

Public Works 105

Public Works Change Management Project Management Schedule Management 105

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 18, 2022

Jump to release details by type: Document Management Releases. Landing page for files public link. Cost Management. Spread markup value in owner change order** . Project Management Releases. Desktop connector schedule update improvement . Quality & Safety Management Releases. Cost Releases.

Schedule Management 98

Schedule Management Building Codes Project Management Change Management 98

Safety Services Company

JULY 19, 2021

In June of last year, the 2021 edition of NFPA 70E was updated in accordance with its regular revision schedule. Many employers are still trying to figure out what the major changes were and how they might affect them. . What Changes Were Adopted to NFPA 70E in 2021? What Changes Were Adopted to NFPA 70E in 2021?

Safety Regulations 107

Safety Regulations Change Management Public Works Controls Manufacturing 107

UK Construction Blog

MAY 13, 2025

Construction Pest Control: The Hidden Cost of Pests on Site Delays, Damage & Legal Risk You Can Avoid If youve ever worked on a building site , youll know theres rarely a quiet moment. Compliance issues : UK health and safety laws require employers to keep working environments safe. Damage : Rats chew through wiring. Not so much.

Health Regulations 52

Health Regulations Building Controls Cost Control Site Planning 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 24, 2022

Keeping up with the changing landscape requires teams to constantly innovate and adapt. . At Autodesk, we want to empower our customers with the right tools they need to embrace and excel in a changing environment. Admin Console | Unified Company Management . Issues | Issues API [public preview] . Autodesk Build .

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 105

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Schedule Management Building Products Distribution Change Management 105

Contractors Liability Blog

JUNE 25, 2025

Working on job sites comes with risk whether it’s damage to a client’s property or someone getting hurt. This applies to non-employees, clients, visitors, or anyone not working under your payroll. This protection is especially important for contractors working under public contracts or large private jobs.

Insurance Management 52

Insurance Management General Contracting Risk Management Property Management 52

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

To meet their responsibilities as stakeholders of the built environment ( facilities and other built structures ), public sector owners need to have the ability create credible construction cost estimate for ALL repair, renovation, maintenance (FSRM), and new build projects.

Estimating 98

Estimating Structural Systems Schedule Management Risk Management 98

Construction Daily News

APRIL 7, 2025

Project managers, superintendents, skilled trade workers – all have become precious commodities. ” This observation captures the fundamental paradox: more work requires more workers, but the worker supply doesn’t expand at the same rate as demand. Schedule delays trigger contractual penalties.

Quality Control 52

Quality Control Schedule Management Cost Control Project Management 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

While professionals in any field often stick to the methods that have worked in the past, drones and unpiloted systems showed potential from their introduction, even if they were slow to catch on initially. While relying on traditional approaches might sometimes be effective, civil and structural engineers can innovate and rethink their work.

Structural Systems 262

Structural Systems Landscaping Engineering Foundation Systems 262

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 12, 2018

If you work in construction, you’re familiar the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), whose standards regulate safety on the nation’s construction sites. OSHA’s proposed crane operator certification rule aims to make jobsites that use these cranes safer for employees and the public.

Safety Regulations 88

Safety Regulations Schedule Management Health Regulations Construction Management 88

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 26, 2024

Stantec and its project partners have been working on the program since 2015. Construction of Phase 1 facilities is underway in the northern portion of the city, with Stantec providing program management services. It is scheduled to be producing water in 2026.

Engineering 100

Engineering Facility Management Schedule Management Project Management 100

The Korte Company

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The 8,753-square-foot renovation project is the first Design-Build school project for The Korte Company in Illinois and comes on the heels of the passage of Public Act 103-491 (aka the Municipal Design-Build Authorization Act). In the past, administrators needed to manage multiple relationships, and it led to costly mistakes and delays.

Building Design 52

Building Design Energy Efficiency Facility Management Building Optimization 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2023

A mobility service provider, such as a bus system, ride-hailing service, robotaxi, or other public or private providers, provides the journey. Both scheduled and on-demand services are offered by commercial airlines and private aircraft, respectively.

Building Controls 130

Building Controls Cost Control Building Optimization Schedule Management 130

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

A skilled engineer with almost 20 years of experience in the AEC industry, Andrew has a proven track record of effectively working on both the design and construction side of projects. . Mechanical Engineer & Project Manager, AKF Group. Manager, Global Design Tech, Amazon. Andrew Cooper. VDC Engineer, AECOM Hunt.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 122

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Project Management Construction Management 122

Roads Online

MAY 9, 2024

Enter Bluebeam, a powerhouse software tool designed to elevate construction workers’ project management capabilities. This powerful connection facilitates real-time updates, ensuring that changes made in PDFs are instantly reflected in quantity takeoff calculations.

Estimating 102

Estimating Change Management Project Management Risk Management 102

Construction Marketing

MAY 29, 2025

Estimating requires: Analytical thinking Cost forecasting Software and digital documentation skills The ability to work off drawings and specs before a single tool is lifted Builders tend to think in terms of action and execution. Thats a powerful combination and one thats in high demand across both private and public sectors.

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Estimating Site Planning Building Performance Measurement Schedule Management 62