Structural engineers hold a special place in the construction industry. Creative, yet highly practical, these highly skilled team members move between the office and site. They lend their expertise to multiple projects and their decisions… Read more
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… Read more
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… Read more
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 projects.
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… Read more
HCIP Ltd have over 30 years of experience in the interior fit-out and refurbishment field, working on large and small projects. Based in West Yorkshire, their core team has 13 fulltime members of staff. They… Read more
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… Read more
The importance of facilities management software has never been more evident than in 2020. Around the world, FM professionals shut down workplaces, reconfigured office floor plans, installed PVC screens at supermarket tills and reorganised warehouses… Read more
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… Read more
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… Read more