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What are as-built drawings and how can they be improved?

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What are as-built drawings and how can they be improved?

Chris is the new facility manager at a large serviced office, and he is having a bad day. He has just received an order of fittings for the building’s HVAC system which do not connect…

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Are construction management tools the missing puzzle piece for the building industry?

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Are construction management tools the missing puzzle piece for the building industry?

There are few industries where a greater number of people with diverse perspectives work together than in the construction sector. On any project, you will find architects, builders, health and safety professionals, project managers, engineers,…

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How to manage COSHH for construction projects

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How to manage COSHH for construction projects

The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002 is law in the UK, requiring businesses to protect employees from substances that could harm them. Although COSHH may seem like a complex topic, it’s…

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What is lean construction and how can sites benefit from it?

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What is lean construction and how can sites benefit from it?

Have you ever visited a building site and found a crew unable to work because an earlier step hadn’t been completed? This kind of scenario costs your project money and causes further delays for subsequent…

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The Internet of Things in construction: what are the pros and cons?

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The Internet of Things in construction: what are the pros and cons?

A labourer on your job site has stayed two hours over his normal shift to cover for a buddy. He’s stressed and tired – his heart rate is up and his alertness is reduced. It…

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Meeting the challenges facing construction site managers

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Meeting the challenges facing construction site managers

The role of a construction site manager is central, essential and multifaceted; they are the coordinators and overseers of every construction site, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time and to budget. Construction site managers…

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3D printing in construction: what are the benefits?

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3D printing in construction: what are the benefits?

At first glance, it looks like the shell of any other half-finished building. But, on closer inspection, you see there are no bricks. Instead, layers of material are pasted on top of each other to…

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