UK Construction Blog

JULY 19, 2025

The post Recovering Construction Sites After Major Floods appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Water damage is one of the most disruptive events a construction business can face. Whether it’s caused by a burst pipe, flash flood, or prolonged heavy rain, the consequences can quickly ripple across timelines, budgets, and safety. In the UK, unpredictable weather patterns have made water-related disruptions a growing concern for contractors and developers alike.

Environmental Impact Assessment

Construction Enquirer

JULY 19, 2025

The Guinness Partnership has launched a £250m framework to fast-track building safety upgrades across residential and mixed-use schemes nationwide. Delivered in partnership with ProcurePublic, the four-year deal will support both planned and emergency remediation works. Up to 25 contractors will be appointed to carry out cladding removal, fire compartmentation, fire door installs, suppression systems, and structural repairs.

Roofing Systems

UK Construction Blog

JULY 19, 2025

The post How BIM and GIS Integration is Redefining GIS 3D Analysis Practices appeared first on UK Construction Blog. In today’s fast-evolving technological landscape, combining Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is changing how we analyze and use 3D data. By bringing these two powerful tools together, industries such as construction, urban planning, and infrastructure management can achieve more precise and meaningful outcomes.

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Civil Engineering Web

JULY 19, 2025

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has released a major update to its structural concrete code, now known as ACI 318-25. This is the first significant revision since ACI 318-19 was released in 2019. The updated code introduces new guidance on sustainability , deep foundations , shear friction , and performance-based wind design (PBWD). Overview of ACI 318-25 ACI 318 is the most widely used standard for the design and construction of structural concrete buildings and non-building structures.

Foundation Systems

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Construction payment workflows are notoriously complex when you consider juggling multiple stakeholders, compliance requirements, and evolving project scopes. Delays in approvals or misaligned data between budgets, lien waivers, and pay applications can grind progress to a halt. The good news? It doesn't have to be this way! Join expert Dylan Secrest to discover how leading contractors are turning payment chaos into clarity using digital workflows, integrated systems, and automation strategies.

Approvals

Construction Enquirer

JULY 19, 2025

The government has confirmed that its has sunk over £40bn into HS2 so far, with ministers admitting there’s still no clear estimate for the final cost or completion date. Transport secretary Heidi Alexander, who has resumed 6-month progress reports to MPs, gave the first spending update on the mega project at nominal or cash terms, rather than benchmark 2019 prices previously preferred by the Government.

Government Works

Civil Engineer Blog

JULY 19, 2025

In the contract for international engineering projects, the function of Conditions of Contract is of greatest importance providing the rights, obligation and responsibility for the parties concerned in the Contract execution. During the past half century, the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) has devoted itself to the compilation of management documents for all kinds […] The post Introduction to FIDIC first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

Project Management Consulting

Civil Engineering Web

JULY 19, 2025

Subsea7 has been awarded a large EPCI contract by Equinor for the Fram Sør subsea development project located offshore Norway , with a contract value estimated between $300 million and $500 million. The awarded scope includes the engineering, procurement, construction , and installation (EPCI) of subsea infrastructure covering approximately 53 kilometers of production , gas lift , and water injection flowlines , along with the installation of the umbilical system.

Contracts

For Construction Pros

JULY 19, 2025

Federal policymakers scrapped billions in IRA funding for cleaner asphalt and concrete, but a new bipartisan bill could offer a new pathway to greener road building.

Sustainability

Buildern

JULY 19, 2025

How to advertise a building business without spending too much? General contractors work in a very competitive environment. Like any other business, they want to reach more customers. Having a flashy banner or digital ads is a good tactic. However, the number one concern is how to target the right homeowners. The goal is not to simply have ads looming before clients’ eyes.

Building Performance Measurement

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Construction companies face shifting labor markets, volatile material pricing, and global supply chain disruptions that threaten profitability. This guide details how industry leaders are replacing outdated budgeting with incremental funding, adopting regional procurement, and using digital tools for real-time financial oversight. Learn how to deploy workforce agility, connected jobsite monitoring, automated procurement, and cost simulation models to preserve margin stability.

Construction Equipment

UK Construction Blog

JULY 19, 2025

The post Tenancy Law Changes: What UK Renters Should Watch in 2025 appeared first on UK Construction Blog. 1. Introduction: A New Era for Tenant Rights The UK’s private rental sector is undergoing one of its most significant overhauls in decades. As the government rolls out transformative tenancy law changes, renters in 2025 are poised to benefit from a rebalanced relationship with landlords.

Property Management

Civil Manage

JULY 19, 2025

In Greater Columbus, where office space must be professional and comfortable, the health of your office carpeting says a lot. Office carpets serve more than just to be aesthetically pleasing—they insulate, they absorb sound, and they help to keep indoor air clean. But they have to be able to withstand heavy usage, spills that are. The post Commercial Carpet Cleaning Tips for Offices in Greater Columbus appeared first on Civil Manage.