Blog posts on Construction

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How is data centre construction different to other projects?

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How is data centre construction different to other projects?

While office building projects are likely to slow down due to COVID-19, construction of data centres is increasing. Increasing numbers of industries are using digital technology to collect data on their target customers and monitor…

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The benefits of smart homes for UK housebuilders

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The benefits of smart homes for UK housebuilders

Earlier this year, Plant Prefab, a US prefab construction company, reported its highest ever profit. The company’s stylish homes retail at around $600,000 and saw so much demand in 2020 that they had to turn…

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Construction document control software – Save thousands of dollars with PlanRadar

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Construction document control software – Save thousands of dollars with PlanRadar

“Oh no! It’s not the right plan, there’s something missing. I’ll have to improvise.” What are the most important documents and papers in your industry? Whether you are a planner, external expert or construction company,…

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Software for housebuilders – what is it and do you need it?

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Software for housebuilders – what is it and do you need it?

What software do you use in your company? Most UK housebuilders will be accustomed with generic office programmes like Microsoft Word or Google Sheets. However, as a whole, the construction industry makes relatively little use…

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Why subcontractor management needs to go digital

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Why subcontractor management needs to go digital

Subcontractor management is one of the most important activities in any construction project. Whether you are the lead contractor or you run a subcontracting business, you need a reliable way to organise your teams’ time…

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Health and Safety for housebuilders: how to meet buyers’ needs

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Health and Safety for housebuilders: how to meet buyers’ needs

Safety for construction site workers is a significant concern to industry players. The fatal injury rate in construction is four times higher than all other industries. In 2019 – 20, construction accounted for more than a…

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The Golden Thread for UK housebuilders

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The Golden Thread for UK housebuilders

The Golden Thread refers to a new kind of stringent digital record-keeping for construction projects. It aims to centralise building information and provide transparency about decision-making over the course of a building’s lifetime. It is…

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