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What is BIM? A simple explanation for construction and civil engineering
What does BIM mean, how is it used in construction, and why is BIM about more than 3D modeling? Get a simple explanation here.
Version control in construction projects – avoid incorrect drawings and expensive rework
Incorrect drawings create rework, delays and costs. Learn how version control in construction projects gives you control and reduces errors.
From IFC import to model-based calculation
See how IFC import, BIM and model-based calculation can connect quantities, calculations and project data more closely together in construction.
Project folders in construction - how to create a structure that works in all projects
Learn how to set up project folders in builds with a fixed structure and naming. Get a solution that works across projects.
Project management in construction - how to gain control over documents, dialogue and history
A project hotel collects documents, communication and history in one system. See how to get a better overview and avoid errors in construction projects.
Project types in construction – turnkey, main and shared contracts explained
Learn the difference between turnkey, main and shared contracts – and how the choice affects responsibility, risk and project management.
The project triangle in construction projects – the balance between time, cost and quality
What is the project triangle in construction? Learn how time, cost and quality are related, and how choices affect progress, risk and profitability.
Forecasting in construction projects – how to uncover deviations before they become costly
Learn how forecasts in construction projects are used to identify deviations early, reduce risk, and ensure better profitability in your projects.
Project economics in construction – how to gain better control over costs
Learn how to gain better control over project finances in construction with budgeting, cost tracking, variances, and final cost forecasts.
Enterprise system ≠ ERP – what is the difference in construction?
What is the difference between an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system and a construction ERP system? Learn how routines, quality assurance, and digital tools are interconnected – and what is required in practice.
Change management in construction - how to handle changes, additions and deductions
What is change management in construction? Learn how changes, additions and deductions can be handled in a structured way for better control of progress and finances.
Roles and responsibilities in construction projects – who is responsible for what?
Who is responsible in a construction project? An overview of roles and responsibilities in construction projects – from the client and project manager to contractors and SHA coordinator.
Risk and uncertainty in construction projects – from assumptions to manageable control
Learn how risk is identified and managed in construction projects. A practical guide to risk management in construction.
How HSE, KS, SHA and project management are interconnected in construction
What is the connection between HSE, KS, SHA and project management in construction? We explain how the systems are interconnected from business to project and execution
Project management in practice in construction - how to get a structure that is actually used
Learn how project management in construction works in practice. Get a structure that is used in everyday life - from the office to the construction site.
What is an enterprise system in construction – and why is it important according to SAK?
What is an enterprise system in construction, and what requirements are set according to SAK? How do you ensure quality, control and compliance in practice?
Requirements for SHA plans in construction - complete overview
What is required in a SHA plan according to Section 8 of the Building Owners' Regulations? See requirements for content, risk assessment, measures, responsibility, template and example for buildings and structures.
HSE plan in construction: What it must contain
Complete guide to HSE plans in construction. Learn what the plan should contain, which laws apply and how to follow up on HSE work in practice.
KS in construction – what does quality assurance mean in practice?
What is QA in construction? Get an overview of quality assurance, deviations, checklists, FDV and how a QA system works in practice.
