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5 Challenges MEP Estimators in the UK Face Today

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What is BIM?

In the UK BIM is a requirement for firms working on building and infrastructure projects in the public sector, but what exactly is BIM and what are the benefits?
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UK Spring Statement 2018

The UK Spring Statement 2018 was released mid-March. Could it affect you or your business? Take a look at some of the key findings below to find out.
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IR35 and UK Tax Reform

IR35. If you’ve never seen this code, it probably looks as meaningless as it does harmless. But don’t be misled. If you’re an MEP professional and you’re used to subcontracting for a large company to
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Energy Efficiency In the 18th Edition, Explained

With the 18th Edition wiring regulations (BS7671,18th) approaching, and energy efficiency included, it has become one truly hot topic. This blog discusses what electricians in the UK need to know abou
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Rotating Skyscraper in Dubai Must Have BIM

Building principles go back centuries but architecture is always evolving. Physical laws remain but sometimes an innovation arises, making us rethink the realms of possibility— the rotating skyscraper
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When Robots Deliver

We’re living in an automated world, and robots are no longer science fiction— they’re increasingly science fact. Most tech comes with a downside, and surely you’ve read predictions about the impact of
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18th Edition Intro: What Electrical Designers and Electricians Need to Know

Details of the 18th Edition are subject to change up to the final publication of the regulations, but here we present some of the changes and what we know about the so far.
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Real or Fake - Test Your MEP Industry Knowledge [QUIZ]

Real or Fake? Test Your MEP Industry Knowledge. Find out how well you know the MEP industry.
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When Your Supply Chain Goes Wrong: From KFC to Construction

What happens when a supply chain of any size, such as the one at KFC, goes wrong? You can’t help but wonder what led to it happening, and if valuable lessons have been learnt.
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Top Jobs in Construction for 2018

Construction workers are needed like never before— and with the resource shortage across the globe, there is no better time to consider construction jobs. Here are the top construction jobs in the UK
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Fallout of Carillion: What it Means to Subcontractors

You will no doubt be aware of – and might well have felt the effects of – the collapse of Carillion. When the facilities management and construction services company went into liquidation in January
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Five Famous People Who Used to be Plumbers

There's an astonishing number of household names that were skilled labourers before they went on to success in their respective fields. Here are some of the most notable former plumbers.
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Five Famous People Who Used to be Electricians

Many individuals who've gone on to be famous in other fields began their working life by apprenticing as an electrician. Here are five famous people who used to be electricians.
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Five ways to build return business

Return business is good for your bottom line and is therefore important to you. Use this list to give your operations a check-up and highlight any areas that need to be adjusted.
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10 Innovations that have revolutionised construction

We’ve come a long way as a species since the days when we inhabited the caves built for us by nature. Here we look at 10 innovations that have revolutionised construction in the most spectacular ways.
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Seven ways to cut costs on construction projects

Wastage and excess expenditure are the onsite nightmare of everyone involved in the construction process. Here's 7 ways you can keep overspend in check and complete projects on time and within budget
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Five Top Tips: For a happy and productive workforce

It's important to value diversity and inclusion among your workforce. We offer our top five tips to making sure you run a happy ship where every employee is determined to sail towards success!
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10 Construction projects that broke the bank!

Far from being the first project that’s cost the earth, Garden Bridge is just the latest in a long line of ventures that broke the bank. Here we take a look at ten of history’s costliest buildings.
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The Different Levels of BIM

BIM Level 0, Level 1, Level 2? It's not always immediately clear what each level involves. Here's a brief guide to the first three levels of BIM and an explanation of what is involved at each stage.
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UK Blogs

5 Challenges MEP Estimators in the UK Face Today

MEP estimators must work their magic consistently, sometimes with very little hard data to go on. Here are 5 challenges they face today and practical tips for addressing them.

What is BIM?

In the UK BIM is a requirement for firms working on building and infrastructure projects in the public sector, but what exactly is BIM and what are the benefits?

UK Spring Statement 2018

The UK Spring Statement 2018 was released mid-March. Could it affect you or your business? Take a look at some of the key findings below to find out.

IR35 and UK Tax Reform

IR35. If you’ve never seen this code, it probably looks as meaningless as it does harmless. But don’t be misled. If you’re an MEP professional and you’re used to subcontracting for a large company to

Energy Efficiency In the 18th Edition, Explained

With the 18th Edition wiring regulations (BS7671,18th) approaching, and energy efficiency included, it has become one truly hot topic. This blog discusses what electricians in the UK need to know abou

Rotating Skyscraper in Dubai Must Have BIM

Building principles go back centuries but architecture is always evolving. Physical laws remain but sometimes an innovation arises, making us rethink the realms of possibility— the rotating skyscraper

When Robots Deliver

We’re living in an automated world, and robots are no longer science fiction— they’re increasingly science fact. Most tech comes with a downside, and surely you’ve read predictions about the impact of

18th Edition Intro: What Electrical Designers and Electricians Need to Know

Details of the 18th Edition are subject to change up to the final publication of the regulations, but here we present some of the changes and what we know about the so far.

Real or Fake - Test Your MEP Industry Knowledge [QUIZ]

Real or Fake? Test Your MEP Industry Knowledge. Find out how well you know the MEP industry.

When Your Supply Chain Goes Wrong: From KFC to Construction

What happens when a supply chain of any size, such as the one at KFC, goes wrong? You can’t help but wonder what led to it happening, and if valuable lessons have been learnt.

Top Jobs in Construction for 2018

Construction workers are needed like never before— and with the resource shortage across the globe, there is no better time to consider construction jobs. Here are the top construction jobs in the UK

Fallout of Carillion: What it Means to Subcontractors

You will no doubt be aware of – and might well have felt the effects of – the collapse of Carillion. When the facilities management and construction services company went into liquidation in January

Five Famous People Who Used to be Plumbers

There's an astonishing number of household names that were skilled labourers before they went on to success in their respective fields. Here are some of the most notable former plumbers.

Five Famous People Who Used to be Electricians

Many individuals who've gone on to be famous in other fields began their working life by apprenticing as an electrician. Here are five famous people who used to be electricians.

Five ways to build return business

Return business is good for your bottom line and is therefore important to you. Use this list to give your operations a check-up and highlight any areas that need to be adjusted.

10 Innovations that have revolutionised construction

We’ve come a long way as a species since the days when we inhabited the caves built for us by nature. Here we look at 10 innovations that have revolutionised construction in the most spectacular ways.

Seven ways to cut costs on construction projects

Wastage and excess expenditure are the onsite nightmare of everyone involved in the construction process. Here's 7 ways you can keep overspend in check and complete projects on time and within budget

Five Top Tips: For a happy and productive workforce

It's important to value diversity and inclusion among your workforce. We offer our top five tips to making sure you run a happy ship where every employee is determined to sail towards success!

10 Construction projects that broke the bank!

Far from being the first project that’s cost the earth, Garden Bridge is just the latest in a long line of ventures that broke the bank. Here we take a look at ten of history’s costliest buildings.

The Different Levels of BIM

BIM Level 0, Level 1, Level 2? It's not always immediately clear what each level involves. Here's a brief guide to the first three levels of BIM and an explanation of what is involved at each stage.