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 […]

Higgins set to secure long-stalled ex-Henry Oxford housing job

Higgins Group is closing in on a deal to take over an Oxford construction project that stalled when Henry Construction collapsed three years ago. Gibbs Crescent developer A2Dominion said it was working with the Essex-based housebuilder to finalise a build price and construction programme for the… The post Higgins set to secure long-stalled ex-Henry Oxford housing job appeared first on Construction News.

The Field-To-Office Gap Is Where Projects Quietly Bleed Money

The post The Field-To-Office Gap Is Where Projects Quietly Bleed Money appeared first on UK Construction Blog. A construction project generates two parallel records of what is happening. One lives in the field: what a crew actually did today, what conditions they found, what got flagged as a problem. The other lives in the office: schedules, budgets, contract administration, and the paperwork that eventually determines who pays for what. When those two […]

Graham to build Passivhaus, MMC Manchester PBSA

Graham has been picked to build student accommodation in Manchester, the world's largest Passivhaus project of this type, and the UK largest pre-cast, modern methods of construction, project.

NCCER, ABC Chiefs Throw Support Behind Meta’s America Workforce Academy

“Some of these people will have never been on a construction project. Now they're going on the country's largest construction project,” says NCCER President and CEO Boyd Worsham about the initiative's participants.

20 Free Excel Construction Templates

Any construction project, no matter the size or scope, requires a wide range of documents. These documents must be thorough and clear, and using construction Excel templates guarantees each document includes all the information it needs.

Benefits of Using BIM Services

Exploring the benefits of using BIM Services to streamline the processes of the construction Industry.

HS2 Project Bank Accounts “not worth paper they are written on” - Grant Prior and Construction Enquirer News

The reality of construction project bank accounts.

5 Ways to Stand Out as a Contractor

Over the years we've learnt how to make ourselves stand out from the competition and we wanted to share our tips and tricks. It's not rocket science but sometimes seeing it all laid out can really help. If you have any other tips that you would add to the list I'd love to hear them too!

Crossrail: London's Biggest Construction Project... That You Can't See

London is now nearing the end of a mammoth project long in the imagination, long overdue and certainly far over budget what a surprise with a peak workforce of 10,000 people across 40 different sites it was Europe's largest construction venture but gazing across the city you're never gonna be able to see it.

How does MEP BIM modeling improve construction project outcomes compared to traditional CAD drafting?

Biggest mistakes you’ve seen on a construction project?

What are the key factors to consider when selecting subcontractors and vendors for a construction project?

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?

Why can't I use my phone's camera for 3D laser scanning?

Revamp - Plan, Track & Build

Revamp - Plan, Track and Build is the first UK based simple and affordable software designed by builders for builders. ‍You are not alone in the problems you face be it as a self builder, developer, contractor or one man band. The solution is available with our app. Pound for pound we are by far the champion when it comes to affordability, one price, one plan, all access! ‍Simplicity is key. 'If it's easy i'll use it', was the voice of many trades whilst developing so that is what we have done. UK based for support, advice, feedback and a software developer on hand for any technical help you may need. Our mission is to create a transparent environment for both builders and homeowners to have a successful working relationship.