Blog posts from PlanRadar on Construction

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Warehouse construction: the differences and similarities

Warehouses and logistics are areas of the construction industry that are currently booming. As a result of the pandemic, there has been an increase in online retail and commerce, leading to an increased need for…

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How is data centre construction different from 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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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

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

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

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

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…