UK Construction Blog

JUNE 19, 2025

Start by using a new build house checklist to track everything from utility setups to key handovers. A good surveyor will inspect everything from internal walls and doors to plumbing, electrics, loft insulation, and more — identifying problems that might otherwise go unnoticed. Or a bit of salt dust forming on a wall.

Material Storage 52

Material Storage Wall Systems Painting/finishing Real Estate Development 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The company wanted a bespoke electric-powered winch lifting system to raise and lower large vinyl-type sheets in a purpose-built ‘wet area’. The customer can operate all four winches individually via their own wall-mounted, low-voltage pendant controls, allowing the lifting of a single vinyl sheet as required at any time.

Electrical Systems 130

Electrical Systems Electrical Wiring Installation Flooring Systems Lifts 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 1, 2023

We asked survey participants to tell us how design-related documents are being shared in the handover phase. Sharing model data outside the organization Many of the issues related to sharing model data are related to participation and sharing with stakeholders outside the four walls of an organization.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 242

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Building Automation Surveying 242

CivilJungle

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Once the project is complete and handover into the owner, the contractor specifies a warranty period. They’re installed in the walls and slabs such that they are concealed and not visible after the finishing work is done. Waterproofing can also be done to prevent rising dampness from the wall. Boundary Wall and Gates.

Painting/finishing 98

Painting/finishing Electrical Wiring Installation Plumbing Systems Masonry 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 12, 2022

Handover documentation. Improve oversight easily with all systems connected into one. . It connects all of your systems, providing a trusted data backbone, enabling your digital twin and allowing your people and teams to connect with their data and documents effortlessly. Want to see your ductwork without opening up a wall?

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Handover Site Planning Project Management 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 24, 2023

Evolving and adapting your facility to keep pace with the brilliant innovation happening within its walls is mission critical. But what happens if you don’t have enough time, resources, and capital to dedicate to this purpose?

Facility Management 52

Facility Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Handover Plumbing Systems 52

UK Construction Blog

APRIL 17, 2025

But get it wrong on a commercial build, and youll be chasing problems long after handover. If you dont define the job clearly from the start, youll end up with a one-size-fits-none system that no ones happy with. Duct systems that carry air too fast – or come straight off a noisy fan – can create a real racket.

Ceiling Systems 52

Ceiling Systems HVAC System Installation HVAC Systems Safety Regulations 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

In addition to monitoring and simulation, the system enables decentralized communication and data management that allows facility lifecycle change management. The teams at Clayco go by the maxim “beyond these walls,” which means the structures they build have impact far beyond their walls and to the communities they are in.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 122

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Project Management Construction Management 122

Building Information Management

JULY 2, 2012

Open information exchange of Heating, Ventilating and Cooling systems (HVACie), released by the Engineer Research and Development Center for public review. HVACie extends the existing Industry Foundation Class Coordination View including equipment and system information streamlining construction shop drawing and fabrication.

HVAC Systems 40

HVAC Systems HVAC System Installation Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Design 40

Building Information Management

JULY 2, 2012

Open information exchange of Heating, Ventilating and Cooling systems (HVACie), released by the Engineer Research and Development Center for public review. HVACie extends the existing Industry Foundation Class Coordination View including equipment and system information streamlining construction shop drawing and fabrication.

HVAC Systems 40

HVAC Systems HVAC System Installation Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Design 40

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 8, 2024

These stages address different aspects of the cleanup process, from daily maintenance to the final touch-ups before project handover. Moreover, proper cleaning ensures that all systems and appliances function correctly, free from construction residue that could impair their performance.

Safety Regulations 52

Safety Regulations Material Handling Construction Equipment General Contracting 52

Building Information Management

AUGUST 29, 2015

At its core BIM is a concept – the idea that the physical building, systems within it and processes used to realize it are modelled before a building is built. To get them to stop obsessing over line weights and concentrate on ensuring wall definitions reflect what the wall is to be constructed from. So what is BIM?

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 45

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Standards Facility Management Project Management 45

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

The attribute values of a specific building element of a specific building may be Name = ‘Wall-123′, Length=6500.0, General Buildings Information Handover Guide. A compilation and evaluation of the inputs, outputs and the potential environmental impacts of a product system throughout its life cycle. 3) FALLON, K.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 40

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Materials Manufacturing Building Products Distribution 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 4, 2022

If you’re a subcontractor, as-builts can be especially important as you might be hired for system maintenance and renovations. As we mentioned, a reason why teams fail to create detailed and accurate as-builts is that no system was set up for success in the first place. Here are six next-level strategies to help you do just that.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Change Management Building Permits Building Products Distribution 52

CCR Magazine

MARCH 4, 2025

Inspect structural elements like foundation, roofing, and walls to confirm that no deal-breaking repairs scare potential buyers away. Evaluate major systems, including HVAC, plumbing, and wiring, ensuring they function adequately without raising red flags during buyer assessments.

Inspection 40

Inspection Painting/finishing HVAC Systems Plumbing Systems 40