Why taking a strategic approach to quality management is a pivotal step towards digital transformation, while increasing efficiency and ensuring compliance.
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Take control of your quality management processes and learn how digitalisation in quality management is improving the quality of housing.
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We revisit the uplifted Part L standard, how to evidence compliance, an overview of the 6 photographic details required, how to use the Zutec Field app as well as general photographic guidance.
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New research, jointly conducted by leading digital construction solution providers, Zutec and Createmaster, reveals the majority of UK non-freehold tenants do not feel 100% safe within the building in which they live. With increasing awareness around fire safety these findings bring to light that as an industry there still is a lot to do. For instance, four in 10 (43%) residents say they have not seen any fire safety certificates in their building..
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Are you prepared for the imminent arrival of Part L and its requirement for photographic evidence? Are you using a Part L solution already, but struggling with mountains of photos to evidence compliance, or is it simply not up to the job? Explore all the aspects of our Part L solution implementation, how long you can expect it to take, what the key milestones are and how to mitigate risk and common obstacles with a proof of concept.
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Recent months have seen renewed pressure put on developers from the Government to make buildings safe from life-critical fire safety defects, including cladding. Read on for the latest Government updates and everything you need to know about preparing for obligations laid down in the Developer Remediation Contract.
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Time is running out for housebuilders not ready for Part L Building Regulation. Get up to speed on requirements for photographic evidence compliance.
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Construction technology investment is rising year on year. There are plenty of reasons why –sustainability drives, regulation and law changes and a never-ending push for efficiency to name a few –but read on to discover why digitisation and cutting-edge software amongst other innovations will lead the charge in positively transforming the construction industry in 2023.
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We’ve put together 5 essential tips to leverage the latest building data tools and platforms to maximise your projects and ensure your teams avoid delays that hinder completion. Discover how simple it is to obtain data transparency for you and your wider team – and the benefits that stem from it.
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Poor decisions made using ‘bad data’ cost the construction industry £1.3 trillion globally in 2020. Prepare for project success and read why quality management matters.
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Michael Gove is back as the Head of the DLUHC – and the pressure is cranking up on the 48 Housebuilders who signed the cladding pledge. Uncover clear, actionable advice to help Housebuilders complete this vital work.
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1. How do I easily implement a new solution into my project? 2. How do I manage multiple data streams? 3. Why should I change? Don’t tools like SharePoint give me what I need? You asked, and we answered. Make Part L compliance easier - get the answer to your software questions here.
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Today marks a milestone for the development team here at Zutec with the 118 release which launches the Zutec Cloud platform redesigned and reimagined user interface. Simpler, quicker, better. Our updates are focused on helping you achieve building data success – and our new features better manageability of your data. Start exploring the new interface here.
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From our extensive experience in applying technology to process to achieve compliance, discover why a multitude of factors underline the necessity of traceable data – and why a solution built specifically for construction regulation compliance is recommended – as opposed to an ambiguous approach to information and data.
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As part of the Approved Document L uplift, building regulation 40 covers the conservation of fuel and power in building dwellings, refurbishment and no-domestic dwellings in England. Discover exactly what comprises Part L, why photographic evidence is necessary, what constitutes that evidence - and what failure to comply might mean.
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In 2019 the Government launched the External Wall System Fire Review, more commonly known as the EWS1 form to assess the safety of external cladding. Discover what exactly is required and what is needed to complete it, as well as how construction SasS can help ensure supporting evidence needed for sign off is easily accessed in one place
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Now that cladding remediation is well underway, all across the UK projects are in various stages of cladding ‘repair’. Uncover how a single source of building data can give you a simpler solution to unify new and old cladding projects with the promise of cutting costs and time to ensure safer building.
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A landmark collaboration sees the coming together of Zutec and the VBIS Standard which enables the seamless, efficient and accurate compilation of facility asset information, through an industry-standard asset classification system. The partnership ensures our customers have the best construction and asset data technology available.
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This year Zutec joined Digital Construction Week 2021 at ExCeL London. Our speakers took to the stage to discuss digitization, showcase some of our recent projects and more. Find out more about our sessions and discover more about our talks.
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As construction asset management looks to a digital future, we look at how to turn data capture into actionable insight
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Building asset management and inspection and quality control in construction is essential for golden thread compliance. Our latest e-book explores why.
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Asset information model bim gives us access to a wealth of data, but a digital twin is fast-emerging as a crucial model for the construction industry
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Design, construction and property asset management software is essential to providing safe, high-quality homes. Learn how information is key to fire safety.
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Choosing the right data management platform for your construction company can be tricky. Getting this decision right will reduce costs, increase efficiencies and better position your company.
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BcaR has allowed the construction industry to transform the way they work across Ireland.
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We’re thrilled to announce our new Zutec interactive training tool – a critical part of our strategy to empower our users and make Zutec as easy as possible to use.
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Everything you need to know about The Fire Safety Act. Learn how digital building asset management can help you achieve compliance.
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Everything you need to know about The Building Safety Bill. Learn how digital construction asset management upholds compliance. Download the free e-book.
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The Fire Safety Act received royal assent this year and The Building Safety Bill is going through Parliament to become law. This legislation will ensure fundamental improvements are made across building and fire safety standards and regulations.
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With the recent productivity pressures, field teams need to customise their inspections process for the sake of cost and time efficiency.
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Inspections are a fundamental aspect of any construction project. Quality Assurance and Quality Control inspections are critical to preventing and identifying defects and preventing snagging, whilst Health & Safety inspections are essential in identifying and eliminating risks and hazards. Frequent and detailed inspections contribute significantly to the smooth running of a project.
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A robust inspections strategy forms the cornerstone of best practice for any construction company committed to quality. Read on as we reveal our 6 top tips for improving quality through inspections.
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The huge potential offered by BIM is no secret. Discover key insight that sets you on the road to taking full advantage of the benefits of BIM.
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Webinar discussing the powerful insights into the scope and value of BIM in construction, and exploring the impact of the ISO 19650 standard.
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We detail the most common challenges construction project owners can face, and the best methods to overcome them.
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With Field BIM, onsite workers can access shared information, collaborating in real time with colleagues back in the office.
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The industry now knows that remote inspections are workable and we have seen first-hand the time-savings that they can deliver. The question is whether or not construction firms make the most of the current momentum and fully embrace digitalisation through a largescale conversion to formal remote inspections.
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The many benefits of BIM, or Building Information Modelling, are well publicised. For example, BIM facilitates better communication and coordination between project teams, which boosts morale and productivity, reduces errors and rework and helps save time and money.
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Zutec is one of the first construction technology companies in the world to be awarded the new BSI Kitemark™ certification for Building Information Modelling (BIM) software.
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It is an exciting time for the Middle Eastern construction sector, and Zutec are excited to play our part in facilitating progress.
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Zutec takes a look at some of the technological innovations in H&S Inspections that are changing the construction process for the better.
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Since Mark Farmer’s 2016 review of UK Construction, titled ‘Modernise or Die’, the industry has taken great strides in its adoption of digital technology.
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Once you have decided to digitise your processes and adopt the use of a CDE, you will need to consider security. A CDE will bring significant benefits and efficiencies, but with all your project data in a single digital space, how vulnerable is it and how do you ensure it is accessible only to its intended users?
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But how do you ensure your handover is comprehensive and nothing is overlooked? Here is a handy checklist – a good general guide, which may need adjusting depending on the particularities of your project.
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Zutec takes a look at some of the technological innovations in Document Management that are changing the construction process for the better.
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Site diaries – sometimes referred to as construction logs, site journals, or company logs – are a crucial form of documentation on any construction site. Completed by site supervisors, they are used to document any and all significant occurrences on site, from records of accidents and injuries through to inventory logs of hire equipment or contractor attendance.
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The first two parts of our series of articles on the tools reshaping construction explored how cloud-based digital handover software and Common Data Environments (CDEs) are changing construction. Next up, we take a look at developments in Quality Assurance and Quality Control (Quality Assurance/Quality Control) inspections.
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Construction is an industry where risks and hazards are very real. According to data from the UK’s HSE agency, it’s the third most dangerous industry to work in, with figures for 2019 showing that there were 30 fatal accidents last year in UK construction alone.
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In part one of our series of articles on the tools reshaping construction, we examined how cloud-based handover software is revolutionising the industry. In part two, we turn our attention to Common Data Environments, or CDEs.
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2D, or not 2D? That is the question – at least, that’s part of it. In this blog, we’ll be looking at what defines the parameters of the different levels of BIM maturity.
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Over a series of blogs, we’re going to take a look at some of the technological innovations that are changing the construction process for the better, starting with digital handover software.
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BIM software helps teams collaborate, share, and coordinate with ease - meaning construction projects can be run more efficiently.
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Digital solutions allow all construction documentation to be stored in one convenient place, simplifying the handover process.
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Updating your Health and Safety (H&S) systems can be complicated and time-consuming. By necessity, compliance obligations have always been in a state of constant flux.
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Quality control is a crucial element of all construction projects and can be maintained with greater confidence with the right construction software.
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Through the use of digital software solutions, the head contractor is able to effectively manage all workers and delegate their tasks with full trust.
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Working on-site is going to bring with it a bevvy of challenges - digital solutions can help builders overcome these hurdles with relative ease.
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The improved planning and communication involved with digital construction management can greatly reduce the risks and create a safe construction site.
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Handover marks the final stage of the formal transfer and acceptance of a building (and all of its supporting data and information) from the contractor to the client.
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A Common Data Environment (CDE) is essential to the smooth running of any construction project. In this article, we explain the functions of the 4 distinct phases of the CDE workflow.
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The handover marks the symbolic transfer of a construction project from the main contractor to the owner. But the handover itself has a much longer lifespan – one that extends both before and after the project is complete.
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As a single store of all documentation related to a construction project, a common data environment (CDE) is by its nature a tool for smoother collaboration. The fundamental aim of a CDE is to enhance efficiency by providing ease of access to the latest information. This reduces mistakes, cost and time spent on a task, and helps avoid creating duplicates.
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The key to successful digitisation of construction work practices is the data. Learn more about the role of construction data in every development.
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For construction project owners, an early integration of construction management software can help drive efficiency and collaboration throughout the build.
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The role of an engineer in construction runs through most phases of a project; such as planning, design, safety, and more. Discover engineers challenges.
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The architect has an all-encompassing role, touching on almost every point of the construction cycle; such an involved position often leads to challenges.
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Discover challenges construction planners have and how construction technology can help achieve their goals.
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Discover 44 interesting worldwide construction statistics you need to know in 2020 including insights about the trends, software, safety, gender and more.
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Digital solutions enable easy on-site communication and information-sharing to keeps everyone always up to date and meet construction deadlines.
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Balancing time, cost and scope are essential in keeping any construction project on track. Discover the essential elements of every construction plan.
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Switching to a paper-less project management platform improves efficiency and reduces cost.
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The right technology can help minimise your snag list from spiralling out of control.
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The successful delivery of a construction project depends on effective communication between teams.
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Drawings are constantly being revised throughout a construction project, and keeping each team up-to-date on the latest drawings can be tricky.
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Worker safety should be the number one priority on any construction site, and advancements in technology can help attain this.
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Learn how IoT & Smart Buildings are embracing Digital Transformation to understand the full potential of adopting these technologies.
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Though the task seems daunting, adopting construction technology is easier than it appears. Learn more about software adoption in construction industry.
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Save time and money with a well-implemented construction software strategy. Learn how construction software can improved efficiency and be cost-effective.
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Software solutions are changing and improving the way stakeholders at all stages of a building project carry out their roles and interact with each other.
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Discover 15 killer Zutec features that help you to stay competitive in the built environment and start your digital transformation journey.
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Getting your documentation in order from the start means that maintenance of your building is made much easier and will save you money in the long term.
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The construction industry is changing thanks to the implementation of new and useful technologies.
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We detail the steps you can take to make site inspections a lot easier to carry out.
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Our digital handover solution eliminates many of the security risks, time-wasting and storage requirements of the traditional paper-based system.
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Cloud-based solutions make life easier for all parties when it comes to project handover.
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Digital solutions are here to manage the drawings and documentation that can become overwhelming during a construction project.
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Digital solutions are here to manage the drawings and documentation that can become overwhelming during a construction project.
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By planning from the beginning of a project for an effective transfer at the conclusion, contractors and owners can ensure a smooth, efficient process.
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BIM offers a whole range of benefits and efficiencies to the building process. However, the use of BIM must be carefully controlled and planned.
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Find out how the Zutec platform offers a user-friendly solution that increases efficiency, encourages collaboration, and integrates BIM.
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Dedicated construction accounting software will help you ensure that the project is financially successful to maximise the commercial return.
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When contractor and client can access key safety information in a digital format, the potential to increase safety, manage risk and save time is greater.
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Ensuring that a project is delivered with a transparent record of compliance, safety and regulation information for forming an effective maintenance plan.
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A cloud-based platform makes project handover fast, secure and seamless, bringing benefits to both contractor and client.
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Cloud-based document management, mobile apps, digital handovers - construction software solutions are here to change the industry for the better.
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The Zutec platform allows those at every stage of construction to create, share and submit information using a range of devices and software tools.
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Keeping track of inspections and a project snag list is a continual effort throughout a construction project.
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Managing compliance with construction software helps reduce many of the risks associated with more traditional procedures.
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A CDE (common data environment) helps create one space where all construction data can be stored.
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Choosing the right construction technology can be a challenge. Learn how to pick the right digital tool that will solve all your problems.
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We pick out some of the better providers on the digital construction software market for increasing efficiency, reducing cost and improving compliance.
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