Have you ever tried to open a tin can without a tin opener? While it is possible (if inadvisable) to improvise with a sharp knife, using specialist tools is clearly much more efficient. And this… read more
Did you know that almost half of construction firms are using some form of field and labour management technology? The popularity of this kind of general contractor software has risen dramatically in recent years. Why… read more
Employees on Floor 7 are distraught: the coffee machine in the corner of the office has broken down! As the facilities manager, it is your job to investigate the problem. But before you try and… read more
A successful construction project is one that can achieve a balance between cost, time, and quality. Sitting as part of the overall quality management remit, the role of quality control in construction is to ensure… read more
Imagine a lead contractor walking a building site, checking for snags and issues. On his rounds, he notices some damage to a door frame and a crack in a wall. In the past, this information… read more
When Covid-19 lockdowns forced millions of people around the world to stay at home in 2020, the benefits of having a balcony became clearer than ever. Even tiny balconies offered residents the opportunity to get… read more
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.
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