The next construction productivity challenge begins after the bid is won

Faster bidding is shifting construction’s biggest bottleneck from preconstruction to execution.

How Listed Building Consent Affects Construction Timelines

The post How Listed Building Consent Affects Construction Timelines appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Anyone who’s worked on a listed property will tell you the same thing: the building itself is only half the challenge. The consent process is where most projects hit their first real delay. It’s one of those things that catches homeowners off guard, and even experienced contractors can underestimate how much time it adds to […]

At 60, She Downsized to Start Over

Suzanne downsized from 1,700 sq ft to 399 sq ft and made some big changes in her life. Not only did she downsize but she found a life of simplicity and alignment. Moving into a smaller home is always a challenge but Suzanne has made the transition easier by finding ... Read more The post At 60, She Downsized to Start Over first appeared on Tiny House Blog.

Watts appointed new Building and Construction Minister

North Shore MP Simon Watts is the country’s new Minister for Building and Construction following a high-stakes showdown that saw Prime Minister Christopher Luxon strip Chris Penk of all his ministerial portfolios, including the Building and Construction portfolio. Penk’s abrupt downfall came in the wake of an unsuccessful leadership challenge, resulting in his immediate dismissal […] The post Watts appointed new Building and Construction Minister appeared first on Building Today.

London’s deputy mayor for transport to discuss climate change challenges at ICE Resilient Transport conference

Seb Dance, London’s deputy mayor for transport and the deputy chair of Transport for London will deliver a keynote address entitled, London – adapting transport networks to meet the challenge of a warmer climate, at the Institution of Civil Engineers’ (ICE) inaugural Resilient Transport conference… The post London’s deputy mayor for transport to discuss climate change challenges at ICE Resilient Transport conference appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Tackling the challenge of decarbonizing steelmaking - A McKinsey & Company article

The transition toward clean energy and decarbonization of the fuel mix is one of the most burning topics in heavy industry. The steel industry is one of the top three contributors to CO2 emissions, and more than 70 percent of greenhouse- gas emissions i

What is the biggest challenge you face when converting point cloud data into accurate BIM models?

What’s the biggest challenge your team faces when implementing BIM across large-scale projects?