On the Ground, Engineers Asses Damage in Venezuela Earthquake Zone

A structural engineers checked the extent of damage to buildings in northern Venezuela following last month's deadly earthquakes and offers insights on what types of construction best weathered the severe seismic event.

Output decline slows but PMI index stays in red for 18th successive month

Commercial best performing of three sectors measured with housebuilding continuing to freefall

Best 5 Warehouse Roofing Contractors in the UK (2026)

The post Best 5 Warehouse Roofing Contractors in the UK (2026) appeared first on UK Construction Blog. A warehouse roof covers a serious amount of ground, and every square metre is protecting stock, kit, and people underneath. Pick the wrong contractor and you get slipped dates, a half finished roof, and a building you cannot use. These five firms know how to roof a warehouse properly. Quick list 1. Nationwide Industrial Roofing […]

Essential Professionals You’ll Need for a Successful Backyard Home Project

The post Essential Professionals You’ll Need for a Successful Backyard Home Project appeared first on UK Construction Blog. A backyard home doesn’t just add valuable living space. It also makes better use of a property. Are you planning to build a guest house? Or do you plan to build a private workspace? Whichever the case, your success depends on settling on the best professionals. Every expert brings unique skills that can help your […]

Revised lifecycle costing standard sets out handover best practice

The revised draft of the lifecycle costing standard, BS 8544, includes recommendations on how data should be handed over to clients. The post Revised lifecycle costing standard sets out handover best practice appeared first on Construction Management.

BE-ST - DfMA and RIBA Plan of Work, 02092020

This video explains how DfMA can be considered and applied through the various RIBA design stages (0-6). (The RIBA Plan of Work provides a shared framework for design and construction that offers both a process map and a management tool)

BE-ST - Getting Education Modernised - Embracing Modular Innovations in Construction, 10102022

Hear from the project partners behind EMIC GEM, a pan European project to modernise the delivery of off-site and modular construction vocational education & training (VET) course materials. [Also, attached below is a PDF copy of the 'EMIC GEM' paper "Competency Framework for Offsite and Modular Construction"] www.emic-gem.eu

In-house vs. Outsourced: Which works best for Building Information Modeling Services?

For major rail upgrade projects, what is the best way to assess whether early contractor involvement genuinely reduces long-term programme risk?

What are the best practices for creating accurate MEP shop drawings for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems?.

What are the best practices for accurate HVAC duct shop drawings?

What are some best practices for reviewing and approving Rebar Shop Drawings before fabrication?