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The true cost of poor communication with subcontractors

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In the construction industry, effective communication between main contractors and the teams they work with, such as subcontractors, is essential to ensure smooth project execution and high-quality outcomes.

Unfortunately, we at PlanRadar know from first-hand experience and studies of our customer base that this remains a persistent challenge for contractors…

Judges announced for 2024 British Construction Industry Awards

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With just six weeks left to enter this year’s British Construction Industry Awards (BCIAs), the line-up of judges has been announced.

Almost 100 judges have been confirmed for this year, including ICE president Anusha Shah and other senior infrastructure figures and specialists who will broaden the perspective of the judging panels.…

IPA publishes framework outlining how AI will be harnessed to tackle public project overspend and delays

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The Infrastructure Projects Authority (IPA) has published a framework that outlines how the government can harness the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to tackle public project delivery issues.

The guidance, Data Analytics and AI in Government Project Delivery, encourages responsible experimentation with AI to find solutions to the biggest challenges that…

BGI essential to urban regeneration – for people and planet

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Considerations around a well-designed urban space that positively impact both the natural environment, and human health, are essential to society.

A regenerative approach to climate-wise design and construction not only creates a sustainable balance but promotes holistic wellbeing for people and nature. Biodiversity is core to this and inextricably linked…

Neurodiversity: Creating a supportive culture of understanding

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The way we experience any given moment, meeting or conversation is completely unique to us. Everyone’s brain works differently. Whether you work for a multi-national, interdisciplinary engineering firm with 30,000 employees or you’re self-employed, it’s vital to accept and understand this.

Recognising, celebrating and harnessing neurodiversity is an important pillar…

Turner & Townsend lands role at £4bn gigafactory

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Turner & Townsend has been appointed to Tata Group’s £4bn battery manufacturing plant in Somerset.

The consultant will deliver cost management services, project management for enabling works and design team procurement. Production at the gigafactory, situated close to Bridgwater, is set to start in 2026, with the batteries supplying Jaguar Land…