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Top 10 Construction Defects: Prevent These Costly Building Mistakes

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%. Early identification of structural issues is essential as they worsen over time, creating safety hazards and dramatically increasing repair costs.

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Planning a House Extension? Here’s What to Expect From Start to Finish

UK Construction Blog

Budget Planning Establish a realistic budget early, accounting for construction costs, professional fees, permits, potential temporary accommodation, and a contingency fund of at least 10-15% for unexpected expenses. Quality Control Regular site visits during construction help identify any issues early when corrections are less costly.

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Clowes turns to Roe for Stud Brook expansion

The Construction Index

Units are scheduled for handover around the end of 2025, with occupiers anticipated to begin trading in the New Year. New industry guidance for negotiating Building Safety Regulator 8 hours The Construction Leadership Council has published a suite of guidance on building control approval applications for a new high-rise residential building.

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When Speed Counts: EPCM Delivery for Industrial and Manufacturing Projects

Civil + Structural Engineer

Owners building complex industrial projects face a wide range of risks in delivering their projects as quickly and as cost-effectively as possible. 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.

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InEight’s Newest Innovations Empower Collaboration for Improved Project Success

Civil + Structural Engineer

. – InEight , a global leader in construction capital project management software, has announced new innovations that will help collaboratively resolve design issues early on to avoid re-work, and embed quality control in all construction activities to enable progressive review and turnover of complex, multi-discipline projects.

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Engineering Document Management Pain Points: Document Handover

Wrench

The answer lies in the rapid digitization of the engineering and construction process, which is leading to companies seeking out more efficient ways of managing their documentation, which in turn has led to the realization that contemporary EDMS software can solve one of the biggest pain points in their process, namely, Document Handover.

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11 Ways to Improve Construction Business & Project Outcomes at AU 23

Autodesk Construction Cloud

This year at AU 2023, Autodesk has sessions that will help attack cost while embracing construction technology, planning collaboratively, and practicing sustainability. We all know rework can be costly and time-consuming, but there are proven strategies to minimize the pain.