Blog posts on Construction

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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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Planning permission: how to boost your approval chances

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Planning permission: how to boost your 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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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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