The Government’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) reported 79,000 workers suffering from work-related ill health in the construction industry in 2019 and an average of 54,000 accidents per year (based on 2016-2019 data). Quality, health,… Read more
A construction punch list (also known as a construction snag list) is used to document defects towards the end of a construction project and summarize them in the form of a to-do list. Any issues,… Read more
External cladding is an important part of building design and construction. It performs several vital functions including weather resistance, noise dampening, thermal insulation and aesthetics. The choice of materials is vast and each has its… Read more
Construction litigation proceedings can be highly stressful, time consuming and financially damaging for the losing party. For example, in one 2019 UK court case, an architect was ordered to pay £500,000 (plus interest) after poor… Read more
PlanRadar‘s construction management software drives thousands of construction projects every day. The key to its planning power comes from the integration of blueprints and detailed floor plans. Our blueprint app allows you to share, edit… Read more
One of the key foundations for safe construction is to ensure that all workers are capable and competent in their chosen field and that each person has a clear understanding of the health and safety… Read more
As a contractor or builder, it’s crucial to understand the power of data and equip yourself with the recent technological advances in construction. A report from Mckinsey Global Institute shows that about $1.63 billion could… Read more
Site managers have extremely demanding roles and take responsibility for multi-faceted and increasingly complex projects. Today, the role demands more than an in-depth knowledge of the construction process and people management, site managers are under… Read more
Clear communication is an essential element in any interior architecture project and one of the most useful skills for designers to develop. Interior architects are, after all, creating deeply personal spaces where individuals or businesses… Read more
Chris is the new facility manager at a large serviced office, and he is having a bad day. He has just received an order of fittings for the building’s HVAC system which do not connect… Read more