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

UK Construction Blog

The post Planning a House Extension? Phase 1: Initial Planning and Feasibility (2-3 Months) Defining Your Vision and Requirements The extension process begins long before any construction takes place. Feasibility Assessment Before investing significant time and money, assess whether your extension dreams are feasible.

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Top 10 Construction Defects: Prevent These Costly Building Mistakes

UK Construction Blog

Effective prevention strategies include comprehensive pre-construction planning, robust quality assurance during building, clear communication between all stakeholders, and thorough documentation. Construction defects typically stem from poor workmanship, substandard materials, improper site preparation, or inadequate maintenance.

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BIM Dimensions 101: 3D, 4D, 5D,6D, 7D, 8D, & Beyond

Autodesk Construction Cloud

It overlays scheduling information into the model, allowing users to visualize the construction sequence and plan the project more effectively. On the project management side, 4D BIM is also practical for project managers because it makes it easy to plan and manage the construction schedule more effectively. What is 7D BIM?:

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What to Consider When Buying a Generator For Construction Projects

UK Construction Blog

Determine Your Power Requirements Before buying a generator, assess your power needs to determine the size and capacity required. Portable Generators Portable generators are versatile and suitable for recreational use, job sites, and emergency backup power. Look for generators with lower decibel (dB) ratings for quieter operation.

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Leveraging Local Marketplaces for Efficient Home Building

UK Construction Blog

In this article, well explore how leveraging local marketplaces can make your home-building journey more efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly, while ensuring you get the right materials for your specific needs. Be sure to check the manufacturers warranty for added peace of mind.

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Top tips for reducing warehouse maintenance costs

GCP Applied Technologies

Taking proactive steps at addressing maintenance issues can help keep the site operating at full capacity, avoid production delays, protect product inventory, reduce operating costs and minimize accidents. . Here are several ways to do so: Carefully assess the aisle width. Verify that the HVAC systems are sited properly.

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The Complete Guide to Project Commissioning

Autodesk Construction Cloud

But while closeout is essential, planning for a seamless handover happens well before ground is broken. Today’s owners are looking to build more sustainable and energy-efficient buildings in order to cut costs, and OPRs might include sustainable goals like those outlined by Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards.