Research finds regional disparities in employment, pay and working conditions for skilled construction workers

Trades working in London face higher housing and living costs

Lewes derailment: Initial Raib report does not establish if hot weather was a factor

The preliminary report into last week's train derailment in Lewes has not establish whether the hot conditions contributed to the accident, with the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (Raib) continuing to examine the role of weather conditions and other factors. The post Lewes derailment: Initial Raib report does not establish if hot weather was a factor appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Circular Path: Turning waste into resources in a tough economic environment

The Environmental Innovation Centre (EIC) says reducing waste and material loss is no longer simply an environmental objective — it is also becoming a business necessity. Over the past year, New Zealand’s construction industry has faced some of its toughest trading conditions in recent memory. Rising material costs, reduced building activity, tighter margins and ongoing […] The post Circular Path: Turning waste into resources in a tough economic environment appeared first on Building Today.

New AEC Data Show Proposal Activity Holding Up as Construction Spending Slows

Design firms are maintaining record profitability even as rising costs, thinner order books and uneven market conditions test how long those gains can last.

How AI is Transforming Project Management in Construction

The post How AI is Transforming Project Management in Construction appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Construction project management has always been an exercise in managing uncertainty. Schedules slip, ground conditions surprise you, subcontractors pull out, material costs shift. The traditional response has been to hire experienced project managers who can make good judgements under pressure, build in contingency, and adapt quickly when things go wrong. AI does not replace that judgement. But […]

Association for Project Management - Building a contract, Basic contract law for project managers, Part 2, 14092021

This second webinar deals with the issue of building a contract. It covers the components of a contract; ‘boiler plate’ & negotiated clauses; risk allocation; who should be involved and project managing a contract’s development.

How much time and rework could you save by converting existing site conditions into accurate BIM models before planning renovations or facility upgrad

How do you determine the most cost-effective foundation type for a commercial building when dealing with variable ground conditions?

What’s the most effective way to manage concrete curing in cold weather conditions to maintain strength and prevent cracking?