Every builder knows that the construction site diary is an essential document. It’s one of the main methods of recording all the stages of the range of activities taking place on-site. It shows the deadlines,… read more
Many people have heard of Gantt Charts for construction, but why are they so popular? Effective project management is important in all industries, yet there are few sectors where it is as vital as construction.… read more
Is your team already using construction apps for iPhone and iPad? It’s now a fact of life: we all use our smartphones, tablets, and netbooks outside the office for work purposes. These electronic assistants make… read more
What software do you use in your company? Most UK housebuilders will be accustomed with generic office programmes like Microsoft Word or Google Sheets. However, as a whole, the construction industry makes relatively little use… 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
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
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
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
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