Hotel Washbasins Through the Design Stages: What Architects Should Settle and When

The post Hotel Washbasins Through the Design Stages: What Architects Should Settle and When appeared first on UK Construction Blog. On a hotel construction project, the washbasin is rarely chosen in a single meeting. Its size is fixed at concept stage, its tap and waste positions at technical design, its colour at sample approval and its spare stock at procurement. When any of these decisions is taken late or by the wrong person, the result is usually […]

Why The Right Team Can Make Or Break A Construction Project

The post Why The Right Team Can Make Or Break A Construction Project appeared first on UK Construction Blog. A construction project can involve a huge number of moving parts, from initial designs and planning permissions to materials, schedules, budgets, and finishing details. Even a well-designed project can encounter difficulties if the people responsible for delivering it are not properly coordinated. Choosing the right team can therefore have a significant influence on how smoothly […]

Type One Raises $200M in Series B Round as Tennessee Fusion Project Nears Construction

Project Infinity prototype approaches year-end construction target at former TVA coal power plant site site while 400-MW commercial plant moves deeper into engineering

How Residential BIM Services Improve Construction Projects

Most residential rework stems from drawings that did not agree with each other before anyone broke ground, which leads to residential rework.

How to bring a slipping job back: four key steps

In the first article of a new series on construction project management, Andy Pritchard MCIOB looks at how to recover a failing job The post How to bring a slipping job back: four key steps appeared first on Construction Management.

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

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