Features | Construction & Civil Engineering Magazine https://ccemagazine.com/news/category/features/ Mon, 31 Mar 2025 13:35:37 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://ccemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2022/10/cce-150x150.png Features | Construction & Civil Engineering Magazine https://ccemagazine.com/news/category/features/ 32 32 Is the future of construction pre-built? https://ccemagazine.com/news/is-the-future-of-construction-pre-built/ Mon, 31 Mar 2025 13:35:35 +0000 https://ccemagazine.com/?p=15472 Modular construction has quickly evolved into one of the most efficient construction techniques in the industry, offering a variety of

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]]> Modular construction has quickly evolved into one of the most efficient construction techniques in the industry, offering a variety of benefits that traditional on-site construction methods can’t compete with. The flexibility of the designs means the shapes and sizes of buildings can easily be added to, modified or restructured to accommodate changing requirements or expansion projects.

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]]> Navigating payroll efficiency, technology, and compliance in construction firms https://ccemagazine.com/news/navigating-payroll-efficiency-technology-and-compliance-in-construction-firms/ Mon, 31 Mar 2025 13:24:59 +0000 https://ccemagazine.com/?p=15467 The construction industry is no stranger to complexity, with ongoing regulatory changes, labour shortages, and rising costs shaping its landscape.

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]]> The construction industry is no stranger to complexity, with ongoing regulatory changes, labour shortages, and rising costs shaping its landscape. Payroll, once a routine administrative task, has evolved into a strategic function essential for efficiency, compliance, and financial stability. A recent survey by Intuit QuickBooks found that financial management is a widespread challenge…

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]]> How AI-driven information management helps mitigate the risks of climate change in construction https://ccemagazine.com/news/how-ai-driven-information-management-helps-mitigate-the-risks-of-climate-change-in-construction/ Mon, 31 Mar 2025 13:19:13 +0000 https://ccemagazine.com/?p=15463 While there has been much focus on how the construction sector can decarbonise and reduce its contribution to climate change,

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]]> While there has been much focus on how the construction sector can decarbonise and reduce its contribution to climate change, not enough attention has been given to the physical risks a changing climate will bring to construction sites – and how to mitigate them. As global temperatures continue to rise, Britain is likely to experience warmer and wetter winters, as well as hotter and drier…

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]]> Protecting over 60 per cent of the UK’s utility infrastructure, Richard Broome shares how LSBUD has become the national safe digging service  https://ccemagazine.com/news/protecting-over-60-per-cent-of-the-uks-utility-infrastructure-richard-broome-shares-how-lsbud-has-become-the-national-safe-digging-service/ Thu, 30 Jan 2025 14:16:11 +0000 https://ccemagazine.com/?p=15272 The great thing about Linesearch BeforeUdig (LSBUD) is that it doesn’t take a branding expert to say why it exists;

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]]> The great thing about Linesearch BeforeUdig (LSBUD) is that it doesn’t take a branding expert to say why it exists; it exists to keep people safe,” begins Richard Broome, Managing Director. “Everything we do goes back to that one question of how we can help people to work safely; to reduce the risk of damages and incidents that could put people’s health at risk.” Richard is a fully qualified…

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]]> Exploring architectural possibilities through smart tech. By Sahir Choudhary  https://ccemagazine.com/news/exploring-architectural-possibilities-through-smart-tech-by-sahir-choudhary/ Thu, 30 Jan 2025 14:06:10 +0000 https://ccemagazine.com/?p=15266 The evolution of architecture has always been about innovation and tradition working in tandem to bring a design to life.

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]]> The evolution of architecture has always been about innovation and tradition working in tandem to bring a design to life. With technological advancements and building automation systems gaining momentum, designers now push the boundaries of innovation with newfound creativity and precision. At Habitat, this innovation respects the timeless principles of architecture while embracing futuristic…

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]]> Apprenticeships for tomorrow’s workforce  https://ccemagazine.com/news/apprenticeships-for-tomorrows-workforce/ Thu, 30 Jan 2025 13:58:01 +0000 https://ccemagazine.com/?p=15261 The construction industry has faced a barrage of challenges in recent years, from economic volatility and labour shortages to increasing

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]]> The construction industry has faced a barrage of challenges in recent years, from economic volatility and labour shortages to increasing demand for sustainable building practices. Julie Deeley, director of operations at EN:Able Futures, part of Efficiency North, highlights how avenues like apprenticeships and skills development can unlock the sector’s potential. To navigate the labyrinth of…

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]]> A $33.9 trillion investment opportunity. By Rob Norton  https://ccemagazine.com/news/a-33-9-trillion-investment-opportunity-by-rob-norton/ Thu, 30 Jan 2025 13:52:37 +0000 https://ccemagazine.com/?p=15255 We often hear how Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) is important for hitting net zero carbon goals, yet there’s more

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]]> We often hear how Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) is important for hitting net zero carbon goals, yet there’s more to the picture as it is also a critical business investment marker. Construction companies that can show they are ESG compliant often also demonstrate innovation and best-in-class quality. It’s a sign of resilient business for insurance providers…

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]]> Delivering a model that really works for The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). By Jenny Watkins https://ccemagazine.com/news/delivering-success-a-model-that-really-works-for-the-chartered-institute-of-building-ciob/ Wed, 15 Jan 2025 09:45:24 +0000 https://ccemagazine.com/?p=15197 Established in 1834, the CIOB is the leading international professional body for those working in and leading the construction industry,

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]]> Established in 1834, the CIOB is the leading international professional body for those working in and leading the construction industry, with 49,000 members in more than 100 countries consisting of both individuals and organisations. Its mission is to drive up professional standards, push forward innovation, influence political decisions and strengthen talent across the CIOB global community.

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]]> Avoiding rework in capital construction   https://ccemagazine.com/news/avoiding-rework-in-capital-construction/ Mon, 13 Jan 2025 09:11:00 +0000 https://ccemagazine.com/?p=15190 Explore how effective document control in capital construction can help minimize rework and enhance efficiency   Contractors pour nearly $180 billion

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]]> Contractors pour nearly $180 billion every year into rework and other avoidable tasks that fail to move work forward. Capital construction projects generate hundreds of thousands of documents that must be tagged, organized, distributed, reviewed, revised, approved, and handed off throughout the project timeline. Delayed approvals, lost documents, and project disputes drain valuable resources and…

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]]> Marek Helm and Andi Hektor share how GScan’s innovative technology is uncovering the condition of construction   https://ccemagazine.com/news/marek-helm-and-andi-hektor-share-how-gscans-innovative-technology-is-uncovering-the-condition-of-construction/ Fri, 29 Nov 2024 13:55:27 +0000 https://ccemagazine.com/?p=14885 My background is really diverse,” begins Marek Helm, CEO of GScan. “I worked for the Estonian Government for 20 years

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]]> My background is really diverse,” begins Marek Helm, CEO of GScan. “I worked for the Estonian Government for 20 years as Director of the Estonian Tax and Customs Board, managing a 1500-strong team, working on reform and implementing e-Tax, which is an electronic tax filing system. This experience led me to the private sector roughly eight years ago, and I moved to the Middle East…

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