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How Much is Poor Construction Document Management Costing You? 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

As teams get larger and construction projects become more complex, proper document management needs to be an integral part of your workflow. Poor document management is detrimental to a project and can lead to delays, budget overruns , and rework. billion in rework alone annually.

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STRUCTURAL USES OF PRECAST CONCRETE

The Constructor

Use of Precast Concrete in frames: There are two main types of precast building frame. Structural frames are mainly used for offices, car parks and retail developments. Use of Precast Concrete for Floors: Each year the industry makes about 5 million square meters of precast floor slabs.

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Damage Control: 5 Ways to Manage Construction Mistakes

Autodesk Construction Cloud

About 1,750 concrete panels used for the metro stations walls ended up having the wrong concrete mix. Instead of the installed panels lasting for 100 years, water would be able to penetrate the concrete to deteriorate the materials at a faster rate. Construction mistakes happen, but they can get costly–and fast.

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Behind the Build: Interview with Matthew Keck, BIM Manager at Metromont 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Construction is filled with complex processes requiring the collaboration of multiple teams—including office, engineering, and trades. As the BIM Manager for Metromont , Matthew Keck plays a vital role in the company’s evolution, bringing the latest technology and innovation to the construction process. Let’s dive in.

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Enabling real-time collaboration in Egyptian construction

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Once its technical office-based teams completed design and preparatory project work, Redcon’s site-based teams could immediately pick up a project and start working. We had to set up and maintain a good internet connection to use it for our pilot project, which involved using forms to schedule inspection requests.

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Streamlining Construction Workflows: Hodari Africa  Excels with Autodesk Build

Autodesk Construction Cloud

In the fast-paced and intricate world of project management, having the right tools and technologies can make all the difference. Hodari Africa , a leading project management firm, recognised the limitations of traditional document-sharing platforms and sought a more robust solution to enhance their construction workflows.

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All About Building Maintenance | What Is Building Maintenance | Type of Maitenance

CivilJungle

The defect of the building is the spalling of concrete. Checking electrical wiring, lubrication of hinges, inspection of emergency utility, garbage cleaning, etc are included in routine maintenance. Corrective maintenance is a strategy that is planned by a building manager to restore the functionality and comfort of the building.