“As we begin 2021, it’s clear that the construction and real estate industry are still dealing with a unique set of challenges due to COVID-19. Now, more than ever, technology in the construction and real estate industry represents a way to connect people, co-ordinate rapid responses and keep operations as normal as possible. To help our customers, we’ve collected a range of resources that demonstrate how you can use technology to support your business. And if there’s any other way that we can support you, please reach out.”
Are you spending too much time on your construction log?
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The future of facility management
How will property and facilities management change in 2021 and beyond?
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The future of site management
How will construction site management change in 2021 and beyond?
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The future of project management
Are you wondering how construction project management is set to evolve in 2021 and beyond?
Download our free eBook today to learn about the trends changing how project managers work and the ways that technology can support you. ... read more
How to build the future
Discover the latest innovations that are about to change construction and what you can do to take advantage of them. ... read more
Managing construction sites during a crisis– 5 things construction managers should do right now
The construction industry is at a crossroads. On the one hand, you have government restrictions enforcing social distance and a mandate to stay at home as much as possible, on the other hand, you have the UK’s construction bodies sending a joint letter to the government calling for support to keep construction sites from shutting down to avoid an economic crisis.
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Remote work in construction – Home office done right!
Remote working in the construction industry has been a long time coming, but with the increasing digitalization of the construction sector, remote work is becoming more and more common. We want to make it clear that, while the daily management tasks of a construction project primarily take place on the construction site, many companies are not yet aware that a large part of their daily operations, especially administrative and repetitive tasks, can already be done remotely in an automated and real-time manner. ... read more
Can digitisation overcome covid-19 travel restrictions
As UK construction work begins and contractors dust off their tools after weeks in furlough, there is a stark reminder that business hasn’t yet returned to normal. Only workers who can travel to work safely and can’t work remotely are returning, thanks to coronavirus travel restrictions and social distancing rules. The bustling sites with hubs of productivity are now much more fragmented. ... read more
Remodelling existing buildings for new purposes in times of crisis
Since the beginning of 2020, people have become more aware of the impact that unforeseen events, such as forest fires, pandemics or earthquakes can have on a global scale. These unpredictable events make it clear that government bodies need to be able to provide accessible and effective facilities to provide shelter and other humanitarian needs, as fast as possible.
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Mobile property management: keeping on top of multiple projects in a volatile environment
Successful property management is like juggling three balls at once – time, cost and quality. Turbulent building stages in property management quickly affect the costs and quality of projects. Since the recent regulations designed to combat COVID-19, thousands of people have required to stay at home and can’t travel. As a result many businesses have had to switch to partial operation or have had their facilities shut down. The work processes of many companies are now being tested on their resilience to crises. However, mobile property management processes work even in uncertain times and this article explains why.
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Managing facility shutdowns
The UK lockdown has been extended for another three weeks but as other European countries are slowly opening shops again, owners of non-essential businesses in the UK remain hopeful. For owners and managers of production facilities, hotels, vacation resorts or office buildings it’s more uncertain when they can switch back to full or even partial operation. ... read more
How to choose FM software in a changing workplace
Right now, most FM professionals rely on manual processes to do their jobs. That includes tasks like floor walks, visual inspections and face-to-face discussions with colleagues. However, the ever-increasing number of FM tasks are making manual processes simply too time-consuming and costly. If FM professionals must, for instance, continually monitor social distancing measures on top of all their pre-existing responsibilities, their ability to do their jobs effectively is compromised.
And this is where facility management software can help. ... read more
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