Government must tackle infrastructure delivery delays in Budget 2027, says Construction Industry Federation

The CIF is urging Government to prioritise measures that improve the speed and efficiency of infrastructure planning and delivery in Budget 2027. The CIF further warned that ongoing delays are The post Government must tackle infrastructure delivery delays in Budget 2027, says Construction Industry Federation appeared first on Construction Industry Federation.

What Contractors Should Check When Buying Used Cranes at Auction

Buying a used crane can help contractors and fleet operators add equipment without relying only on traditional dealer inventory. Before bidding, buyers should assess condition, operating history, documentation, transportation requirements and overall value.

Rayner tells councils to find sites for new homes push

Town halls told to unlock land, cash and Section 106 deals ahead of Autumn Budget

$403M Pipeline Pushes Mojave Groundwater Bank Into Construction

Cadiz has moved the Northern Pipeline into construction under a $403.3-million budget as the broader Mojave Groundwater Bank advances amid new legal challenges.

Why the Best New Office in Britain Is an Old One

The post Why the Best New Office in Britain Is an Old One appeared first on UK Construction Blog. For most of the modern era the hierarchy of office space never needed explaining. New meant best. A gleaming tower on a cleared site was the prize, and a refurbished building was what you took when the budget or the timing said no. Second-hand space, politely reworked, priced accordingly. That hierarchy has now collapsed, and […]

Metroun - How to Effectively Manage and Control Project Cost as a Quantity Surveyor

As a Quantity Surveyor, you have a responsibility to manage the cost on a construction project. In this video, Metroun provides 6 tips on how to effectively manage & control project cost, enabling you to take proactive action on the schemes you’re working on and ensure your project stays within budget.

Construction Cost Management- Rising Revolution in the Industry

Manual procedures and disconnected solutions convert minor missteps into long, turning wrong turns that range far afield and cost a little fortune to get back on track. Cost management is visibility, connectivity, and complete control—not to mention project findings made in the totality of situational awareness.

Metroun - RIBA Plan Of Work Explained, 24082022

The RIBA Plan of Work was introduced in 1963 to provide a framework for Architects to use on projects with their Clients. Its purpose is to bring greater clarity to the different stages of a construction project. This video provides a brief overview of each stage.

Metroun - 5 Skills Every Quantity Surveyor Needs, 24112021

If you’ve ever thought about venturing into the world of Quantity Surveying, you might wonder what you need to be good at to succeed. Metroun's video looks at the top 5 skills that they feel Quantity Surveyors need in order to do the role professionally and to a high standard

Interior Commercial Construction & Design 101

A simple but comprehensive breakdown of the lifecycle of a typical commercial interior construction process, the most common types of construction services and types of interior projects.

What steps would you take to ensure that a construction project is completed on time and within budget, and how would you handle any challenges?