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Builders Warranty – risk management that starts in construction

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Builders Warranty – risk management that starts in construction

You’ve finished your project. Inspections are completed, snag lists are closed and a full handover with all documentation has been passed to the client. But as all construction managers know, this doesn’t necessarily mean the…

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How to boost your planning permission approval chances

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How to boost your planning permission approval chances

Have you ever had a planning permission application rejected? Around one quarter of planning permission applications in England do not get approved first time. This can be very frustrating, especially if you have invested time…

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How to use building site inspections to improve quality

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How to use building site inspections to improve quality

Building site inspections are sometimes seen as a ‘necessary evil’, another task in a long list of jobs to do to maintain regulatory compliance. Although intended to support work on-site, inspections can be a source…

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Three steps to supercharge communication in construction

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Three steps to supercharge communication in construction

Meet Tony, a site manager who is having a real problem with communication in a construction project. Tony is overseeing a warehouse build and a subcontractor has pointed out that the plan shows electrical wiring…

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Drones in construction – 6 ways drones are driving construction innovation

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Drones in construction – 6 ways drones are driving construction innovation

Drone technology has evolved in recent years and has been adopted by many industries. These tiny, unmanned aerial vehicles are now reaching places too dangerous or difficult for human workers to access, gathering data and…

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BIM adoption in the UK – history and impact

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BIM adoption in the UK – history and impact

The UK is widely perceived to be a global leader in the adoption of Building Information Modelling (BIM) technology. In 2019, almost 70% of all construction industry professionals were using BIM on projects, and most…

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Why practical completion needs to go digital

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Why practical completion needs to go digital

After months of blood sweat and tears, your building has taken shape and is ready to hand over to its new owner. This is a key milestone in any construction project, and it is time…

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