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Major Building Safety Regulator shake-up to end tower delays

Construction Enquirer

Former commissioner and deputy commissioner of London Fire Brigade Andy Roe and Charlie Pugsley called up to sort out regulatory logjam A shadow board has been set up ahead of the handover, with former London Fire Brigade Commissioner Andy Roe named as chair and fire enforcement specialist Charlie Pugsley appointed as chief executive.

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Amey profit jumps 31% as £7.8bn pipeline fuels growth plans

Construction Enquirer

The group also delivered milestones on long-term infrastructure jobs, including completing South Wales’ Core Valley Lines upgrade, and nearing handover on the Thames Tideway project, where it acted as core systems integrator. We further consolidated our position within the UK and began to re-establish ourselves overseas.”

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Balfour Beatty names new Scottish MD

Construction Enquirer

He replaces Hector MacAulay, who has led the Scottish business since 2015 and will retire at the end of the year after a phased handover. Nick Crossfield, CEO of UK Construction Services, said: “There is a significant pipeline of work ahead in Scotland requiring close collaboration across teams.

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Track construction field productivity in real time with digital tools

iField Smart

Inadequate job site productivity causes delayed project handovers, cost overages, and unsatisfied clients. It is a crucial aspect as enabling field productivity software can support contracting firms in navigating project inefficiencies, achieving quick project handovers, and improving profitability.

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Transport and construction industries consulted

Roads Online

At the construction roundtable, participants discussed options to improve productivity at each of the key stages of infrastructure projects like planning and design, construction, contracting and handover, and challenges faced across Australian jurisdictions.

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What to Expect During the House Building Process: Step-by-Step Breakdown

UK Construction Blog

Cheney Constructions, the trusted North Brisbane home builders , will walk you through the complete house construction stages from original planning to final handover. The expected handover usually happens 2-3 weeks after this stage. Schedule this inspection about two weeks before handover.

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The Complete Guide to Real Estate Construction Management

UK Construction Blog

Understanding Real Estate Construction Management Real estate construction management is the process of planning, organizing, and controlling a building project, from the first idea to the final handover. Phase 5: Handover & Closeout This is the final stage, where the building is finished and turned over to the owner.