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WINT urges construction industry to tighten up water management processes amid UK JCoP regulation

Civil + Structural Engineer

The new water management standard enforces Mandatory Water Systems Management Plans, Active Automatic Flow Monitoring Shutoff (AAFMS), and coverage for temporary and permanent water systems. Equally, many insurers will require compliance with JCoP guidelines to provide coverage.

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Recovering Construction Sites After Major Floods

UK Construction Blog

Businesses were forced to pause operations for weeks, facing everything from foundation washouts to damaged site machinery. Depending on your insurance policy, you may also need to liaise with adjusters and loss assessors before major works resume. Floodwaters may hide trip hazards, contaminate materials, and destabilize structures.

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Subsidence and Clay Shrinkage: Hidden Challenges in Construction

CCR Magazine

This shrink-swell cycle is most devastating in areas with heavy clay content in the soil as the constant expansion and contraction put much pressure on foundation walls and other structural members. This information assists architects and engineers in developing structures and foundation systems correlated to the soil types of the site.

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How Construction Companies Can Improve Cash Flow and Reduce Overheads?

CCR Magazine

Construction companies must adopt proactive cash flow management strategies to thrive in this environment. The Current State of Construction Finance Construction firms are more often faced with the problem of being less productive, possibly with higher operating costs due to inefficient financial management systems.

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Top 10 Construction Defects: Prevent These Costly Building Mistakes

UK Construction Blog

The most dangerous defects include structural issues (foundation cracks, wall collapses), water infiltration, electrical/plumbing failures and HVAC system problems, which often remain hidden for years. Foundation cracks, wall collapses, and uneven settling occur frequently in residential and commercial properties.

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General Contractor Contract: The Ultimate Guide for USA and Australian Builders

Buildern

If you’re managing crews, working with subs, and wondering how to handle general contractor markup , this is the foundation you can’t skip. A general contractor contract comes into play when a builder takes full responsibility for managing a construction project , coordinating trades, materials , timelines, and client expectations.

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Construction Project Planning: A Step-by-Step Guide for General Contractors

Buildern

In this guide, we’ll break down the planning process step-by-step and figure out how construction management software tools help in creating a realistic and flexible plan. The document may include: Foundation plan : It’s a detailed plan of how the building’s base structure will look. It includes walls, doors, room dimensions, etc.