Lets Build

MAY 20, 2020

at UK BIM Task Force) during the recent Virtual Town Hall , organised by LetsBuild, perfectly describe the situation that the construction industry is currently in. Like every other industry around the world, construction is suffering the unprecedented impact of the Coronavirus outbreak. Some will handle the crisis better than others.

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BD+C

MAY 11, 2023

Eric Corey Feed University Buildings Healthcare Facilities Laboratories Modular Building Architects Adaptive Reuse Energy-Efficient Design Reconstruction & Renovation Resiliency Sustainability Sustainable Design and Construction If someone asked you how your marriage was and you said “sustainable,” would you be proud of that answer?

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Lets Build

JULY 22, 2022

When you need to deliver on high-value projects, it makes sense to seek out more efficient, effective ways to go about it. The principles of lean construction are nothing new, and most construction professionals understand the risks of not using an organised, proven process when taking on a new project.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 24, 2023

While incredibly rewarding, the construction industry is a challenging sector to work in for cost-focused business and project executives. Today’s firms typically operate on razor-thin margins with an average of 4-6% , which means even a tiny change in costs or revenue can significantly impact your bottom line.

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HardHatChat

MARCH 4, 2019

One of the biggest challenges for commercial construction firms today is the tighter project timelines that have become the norm at every phase of a project – from shorter deadlines for submitting initial bids and budgets, to quicker resolution on addendums and change orders, to compressed schedules for construction and delivery.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

If construction jobsites have one thing in common, it’s that they’re all different. This variation — in project size, scope, type, materials, timelines, etc. makes a philosophy like lean manufacturing seem unsuited to the construction industry. It is possible to use lean in construction. Reduce Waste.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 18, 2024

While no one can predict the future with 100% accuracy, we can make an educated guess on what will happen in 2024 in the construction industry. For the next year and beyond, we anticipate that construction project complexity will continue to increase, especially with the on-going labor crunch and supply chain uncertainty.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Construction waste is a major problem that has gone unchecked for years. In this special Autodesk University episode, hear Shannon Goodman , Executive Director of the Lifecycle Building Center , share her expertise on utilizing construction waste for more sustainable and reusable buildings. Until now.

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Fieldwire

APRIL 24, 2023

Inflation has been hard on the construction industry. The sharp rise in prices has made essential materials such as steel, lumber and insulation unaffordable for many professionals, especially independent contractors. How can you keep your construction costs down to minimize the impact of inflation?

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Construction is one of the oldest industries in the world. And with all the advances in technology, productivity in construction has been relatively flat and suffers from producing a huge amount of waste. Applying these new methods will require some changes to traditional processes but will yield significant gains.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 23, 2022

Today’s construction landscape leaves very little room for error. With rising material costs and razor-thin margins, construction professionals must ensure that project costs and materials are precisely estimated so they can make accurate projections and optimize their bids. . Who completes takeoffs?

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Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The construction industry has been slow in embracing technology and digital transformation. While digital transformation is a priority for 71% of construction firms , adoption has been slow, owing to the complexity and fragmentation of the industry. Another reason is resistance to change.

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Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The construction industry has been slow in embracing technology and digital transformation. While digital transformation is a priority for 71% of construction firms , adoption has been slow, owing to the complexity and fragmentation of the industry. Another reason is resistance to change.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 20, 2022

While the office personnel is integral to coordinating nearly every aspect of the construction project behind the scenes, at the same time, without the skill and dedication of the boots on the ground nothing would ever get done or done right. In our blog, we’ll discuss the high cost of disconnections between the office and the field.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 1, 2018

The construction industry has seen significant growth over the past few years, and the trend is projected to continue —although at a slightly slower pace—through the rest of 2018. In February, we also saw the biggest jump in construction jobs filled since March 2007 , which shows that contractors are hiring.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 29, 2021

As the end of 2021 fast approaches, we have begun to look back on another challenging – but exciting – 12 months in construction. . At the end of the most disruptive year on record – 2020- we knew there would be challenges and changes ahead. New ways of working creating competitive advantages.

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Pro Builder

MAY 12, 2021

How the Pandemic Will Shape the Future of Off-Site Residential Construction. Productivity in home construction lags behind almost every other industry, while inefficiencies and waste hurt profits and growth. Is off-site construction the answer to building homes faster and more affordably and easing current supply and labor issues?

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BD+C

APRIL 18, 2024

Julio He Airports Designers Standards Energy-Efficient Design Insulation Sustainable Design and Construction Airports around the globe contribute to the local economy, tourism, and trade. Airports also produce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, which contribute to the rising challenge of climate change.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 22, 2023

Construction’s workforce challenges aren’t new, and most of us are acutely aware of the industry’s labor shortage. The clock is ticking as the age demographics of construction workers skew older. What does this mean for the future of construction?

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

And How to Avoid Construction Errors and Mistakes Altogether. When it comes to large construction projects, the last thing a contractor wants to deal with is a costly mistake that will cause them to absorb the repair costs into their budgets. Construction mistakes happen, but they can get costly–and fast. In the D.C.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Construction is an industry with razor-thin margins. Overlooking cost variances may lead to big hits to your profit margin. That’s why the most experienced and tenured estimators across the industry handle their projects differently, focusing on cost certainty and leveraging all the tools at their disposal. Spreadsheet reliance.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 3, 2022

The Great Convergence, Part 2: Off-Site Construction Drivers and Enablers. A closer look at what’s propelling the adoption of off-site construction methods in home building. In Pro Builder ’s March/April issue, I laid out the case for why the “Fourth Wave” of the technology that will change home building forever has finally arrived.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 17, 2022

While bricks and hammers remain, technology has constantly evolved and truly transformed the construction industry. And since then, change has been constant. Today’s construction technology is more advanced than ever. 1: Construction Cameras. 1: Construction Cameras. Winning new projects . Risk and safety.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 23, 2018

If you work in construction, you’re most likely familiar with LEED certification, the green building standard that many building owners aim to achieve. But that could soon change. s Building Research Establishment (BRE), BREEAM presents a more cost-effective and less time-consuming alternative to LEED certification.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 6, 2018

Editor’s Note: This is Part 4 of a five-part series on Construction Project Management. Over the past three weeks, we’ve looked at complex construction projects, the people that run them and the technology tools they use. Today’s construction demands, however, are making it harder and harder to operate if you can’t do so in real time.

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Work gloves come in various materials, one of which is rubber. It is therefore essential to know when to change your rubber gloves. You need to check for wear and tear and do frequent checks to change the gloves. Knowing the tricks to extend the life of your gloves can help in saving the cost of frequent changes.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 14, 2022

In construction, constantly optimizing for efficiency and time savings enables teams to get things done faster. One of the best ways to achieve this is to reduce busy work, so you and your teams can focus on high-value activities. For example, we just finished a country club, where we built a new pool, pool shack, and dining area.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 29, 2022

Here’s how home builders can reverse the tide and keep their best purchasing pros. What's It Take to Keep Your Purchasing Team? In short, it’s a critical role in our industry, and it needs to be treated that way. Purchasing is not about how efficiently you can award new communities or process change orders.

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Levelset

MARCH 11, 2022

But low bidding is a zero-sum game : When owners push bid prices down, cost savings often come at the expense of performance. And any savings on paper are usually lost mid-way through the project in change orders. It’s time to re-educate the construction industry and reframe the “low bid wins” philosophy. And guess what?

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Heatwaves, power outages, extreme cold and drought — you need to look no further than the day’s headlines to realize our climate is changing and there is an urgent need to do better for the environment. The construction industry has a huge role to play. So many building materials can be recycled now.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 3, 2022

At the end of 2021, the Covid-19 pandemic is far from over, and making predictions for the year ahead seems challenging when we’re still such a long way from normality. But over the last 18 months, it’s become clear that being prepared for the unexpected – and ready to respond to change – is critical. It’s the same outcome.”.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Well, in the construction industry, one might add RFIs (Requests for Information) to that list. Although designed to provide clarity and prevent mistakes, RFIs often lead to delays, downtimes, and extra costs. These seemingly inevitable requests are so common that construction pros accept them as part of the territory.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 10, 2023

One of the things that often comes up when discussing the future of construction is sustainability. Sourcing and manufacturing building materials also contribute a great deal to climate change. The construction industry clearly has to do better to protect the environment. The good news?

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

How to Keep Team Motivation High and Create a Healthy Workplace. With numerous new challenges, concerns, and worries facing construction workers today, boosting workplace morale and improving on-site safety may not be easy, but it's essential. construction industry more complex than ever before. Mon, 09/28/2020 - 11:57.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 31, 2022

Construction is always changing, which is why it’s worth keeping up with important statistics and developments across the industry. Like many other regions, APAC construction firms are also grappling with issues like labor skill gaps and rising supply costs. trillion estimated in global construction output by 2025.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Why Construction Teams Should Be Tracking Way More Than Financials. In fact, 43% of construction firms prioritize immediate financial goals over organizational resilience. Below, let’s discuss the importance of construction KPIs and critical metrics your company should be measuring to affect profits and productivity.

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Lets Build

JUNE 27, 2017

The nature of UK construction is adversarial. This is what you often hear about the construction industry. We had no problems agreeing that UK construction industry has to face a number of difficulties. After a good look at the construction culture in the U.S., After a good look at the construction culture in the U.S.,

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