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
Building site inspections are sometimes seen as a ‘necessary evil’, another task in a long list of jobs to do to maintain regulatory compliance. Although intended to support work on-site, inspections can be a source… 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
Building information modelling (BIM) has become an important tool for architects and contractors in the design and construction of new buildings. When the UK Government mandated the use of level 2 BIM for all public-sector… read more
After months of blood sweat and tears, your building has taken shape and is ready to hand over to its new owner. This is a key milestone in any construction project, and it is time… read more
Working in the construction industry carries enormous responsibility. Construction projects shape landscapes, invigorate towns and, above all, provide safe, secure places for people to live and work. Safety and security sit right at the top… read more
Who is more likely to know how long the plumbing on a building project will take: the plumber or a project manager? It seems intuitive that the plumber would have the best insight into how… read more
The role of the facilities manager is becoming more complex, but what can CAFM systems do to help? Multiple sites, increasingly diverse portfolios and larger teams mean that facilities managers are becoming time and resource-poor.… read more
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