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Quality assurance in construction: 5 golden rules

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Quality assurance in construction: 5 golden rules

UK construction firms are highly skilled and competent. So, it’s no surprise that almost 90% of customers say they are satisfied with the final product. Part of the reason the industry achieves such high levels…

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How construction document control software helps builders

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How construction document control software helps builders

Imagine that you are coming to the handover stage of a construction project. Before signing off, the client asks why a certain feature of the building diverges from the original plan. You search through your…

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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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Why remote construction monitoring is the new normal

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Why remote construction monitoring is the new normal

The coronavirus pandemic has massively impacted construction sites around the world. While some construction staff are considered ‘key workers’, most industry professionals are currently working from home. From project managers to customers to architects, if…

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7 major risks in construction projects and how to avoid them

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7 major risks in construction projects and how to avoid them

There are few industries that face the same variety of risks as construction. A risk is any plausible event that would derail your plans. And accounting for every possible risk in construction projects is very…

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Sustainable homes: how can housebuilders help save the environment?

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Sustainable homes: how can housebuilders help save the environment?

The UK has a challenge on its hands. Given the country’s commitments to climate goals and that the construction industry contributes hugely to its annual CO2 output, there are improvements to be made in what…

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BIM software in 2021 – why SME’s must become ‘BIM-ready’

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BIM software in 2021 – why SME’s must become ‘BIM-ready’

Building Information Modelling (BIM) has had an enormous impact on the construction industry over the past decade. However, while BIM software is widely used at large firms, a 2019 National BIM Survey showed that almost…

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