Mental Health Awareness Week Mental health is still one of the most misunderstood challenges in the construction industry. For years, the stereotypical culture has been to ‘just get on with it’, ‘don’t complain’, ‘man up’. For many older professionals within the...
Under Construction: A QS in Progress Written by Thomas Davies When asked to write this blog, I jumped at the opportunity, for here was a rare chance to simultaneously flex my creative muscles and somehow convey my gratitude for having been hired. Now, as I attempt to...
How Value Engineering Can Increase Long-Term Asset Value Value engineering (VE) is often seen as a quick way to reduce costs when budgets are under pressure. When done properly, it’s about making smarter decisions, at the right time, which improves performance,...
Lessons Learned from Complex Construction Projects Complex construction projects bring challenges that push even the most experienced project teams. Each one offers valuable lessons in cost control, risk management, collaboration and strategic decision-making,...
How Can Real-Time Reporting Transform Your Construction Cost Management? From unexpected costs to delays in labour or supply chains, keeping a project on budget without an effective cost management strategy can be challenging, especially in construction. Traditional...
