You’ve finished your project. Inspections are completed, snag lists are closed and a full handover with all documentation has been passed to the client. But as all construction managers know, this doesn’t necessarily mean the… Read more
The importance of facilities management software has never been more evident than in 2020. Around the world, FM professionals shut down workplaces, reconfigured office floor plans, installed PVC screens at supermarket tills and reorganised warehouses… 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
Drone technology has evolved in recent years and has been adopted by many industries. These tiny, unmanned aerial vehicles are now reaching places too dangerous or difficult for human workers to access, gathering data and… Read more
The United Kingdom (UK) is considered a global leader in the adoption of Building Information Modelling (BIM) technology. As of 2020, about 73% of all construction industry professionals admitted to being aware of and using… 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
Detailed architectural plans are almost always large and complex. And so, until relatively recently, mobile and tablet-based architecture apps were simply unavailable. The amount of processing power needed to view digital blueprints or to comment… Read more