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Driving Quality Control in Construction Using Software

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Driving Quality Control in Construction Using Software

The alarming global inflation rate is taking a bite at the construction industry, leading to a 7.3% increase in the UK’s construction output price index (OPU). The increase could cause a ripple effect in quality…

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7 ways contractor apps will transform your next project

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7 ways contractor apps will transform your next project

Imagine a lead contractor walking a building site, checking for snags and issues. On his rounds, he notices some damage to a door frame and a crack in a wall. In the past, this information…

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Would you rather have a balcony or an extra room in your house?

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Would you rather have a balcony or an extra room in your house?

When Covid-19 lockdowns forced millions of people around the world to stay at home in 2020, the benefits of having a balcony became clearer than ever. Even tiny balconies offered residents the opportunity to get…

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Sustainable building design: the key principles

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Sustainable building design: the key principles

When we think of sustainable building design we usually think about goals in three main areas: environment, people and costs. Firstly, the environment goal – to reduce the consumption of natural resources such as water, energy and raw…

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Construction contractor software: protecting profit margins

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Construction contractor software: protecting profit margins

At all levels in the construction industry, margins are often tight and all businesses need to take care to maintain profits while offering a competitive service. Even small mistakes can lead to costly rework; legal…

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IT skills in construction: can software plug the gap?

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IT skills in construction: can software plug the gap?

For years, industry leaders have been proclaiming a serious issue in the construction industry: a construction skills shortage. It has even threatened some of the Government’s most important and ambitious

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Custom statistics boards: key insights for construction project management

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Custom statistics boards: key insights for construction project management

The first step to understanding more about your project is to collect data in a consistent way. If you’re already a PlanRadar user, you’re well on your way to achieving that goal. But how can…

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