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Time Saving Strategies
Wish you had more time to get things done? Find out how construction software can transform your time.
Golden Thread Guide
Make sure you're clear what is expected of your business in keeping a 'golden thread' of information.
Part L Guide
Are you Part L compliant? Our free guide tells you all you need to know about vital building regulations required by law.
Sustainability Guide
How you can use project management technology to get a step up on your sustainability goals.
Buyer's Guide
All you need to know about making the decision to implement a digital tool to manage construction projects.
From Chaos to Clarity: How Standardised Workflows Are Transforming Construction Project Delivery
In construction, every missed step or miscommunication can result in delays, rework, or compliance issues. Many project teams still rely on a mix of paper forms, spreadsheets, and messaging .
The Real Cost of Manual Compliance Tracking in Construction Projects
Manual compliance tracking in construction projects is often underestimated. While it may seem like a manageable administrative task, the hidden costs, risks, and inefficiencies can severely.
How Fonn Simplified Project Management for BLDG Construction
BLDG Construction is a family-run business that helps homeowners and businesses create spaces that inspire and endure. They’re known for meticulous planning, exceptional quality, and complet.
The Access Group Acquires Fonn
The Access Group, a leading provider of business management software to mid-market organisations in the UK, Ireland, the US and Asia Pacific, today announced that it has acquired Fonn, exten.
User-Friendly Mobile Construction Management: Why it Matters On-Site
Construction is inherently a field-based industry. The majority of work happens away from an office, requiring constant access to essential project data. Yet, traditional, desktop-heavy mana.
How Excel Group Streamlined Project Management with Fonn | Case Study
Excel Group is a family-owned business based in Bedfordshire, established in 2008. They specialise in providing high-performance, sustainable off-site building solutions, handling everything.
Overwhelmed to On Track: How Fonn Helped Ascia Construction Nail Project Management
Ascia Construction is the trusted building contractor team for the South of England, founded in 2016 by directors Neil Cole and Rob Emery. They work across the board, residential, commercial.
Chaos to Clarity: How Fonn Simplified Project Management for Mountjoy
Mountjoy has been providing construction, refurbishment, building maintenance, and facilities management services across the south of England since 1992. Beginning in the Isle of Wight, they.
From Paperwork to Productivity: How Fonn Helped Apollo Building Services Streamline Their Projects
Apollo Building Services was founded in 2008 by Managing Director Karl Butcher. After years of experience in the medical construction sector, Karl decided it was time to put his expertise to.
Solving the Building Control Challenge: How Geotagged Photos Are Revolutionising Site Inspections
The construction industry is facing mounting pressure from building control authorities due to staff shortages and an increasing reliance on digital tools. One significant shift is the growi.
5 Common Document Management Mistakes in Construction Projects (and How to Avoid Them)
Modern construction projects generate a massive volume of documents, from drawings to compliance records. Managing this information efficiently is crucial for maintaining timelines, ensuring.
Managing the Golden Thread: Using Technology to Streamline Compliance
Modern construction projects demand more than just delivering buildings on time and within budget. Safety, accountability, and compliance have become central to the industry, especially with.
London Build 2024: Insights and trends from the show floor
This year’s London Build proved to be another exciting and productive event for the construction sector!
The growing challenges facing telecoms companies in delivering high quality infrastructure
Telecoms in the UK has been at the heart of digital disruption for some time – and continues to see huge rates of growth year on year. With plenty of opportunity for revenue, there is no sho.
Why real-time data is vital for project success in modern construction
A modern construction site is a busy and fast-paced environment. And to keep up with how quickly things move, decisions often need to be made on the go. Waiting weeks for physical notes to b.
Excel Group boosts efficiency and growth with streamlined communication and document management
The Excel Group specialises in MMC – Modern Methods of Construction; delivering sustainable, low-carbon building solutions. They have two branches to their UK business – design, supply and i.
The rise of office fit-outs: Better efficiency and project success for fit-out contractors
In a post-pandemic world, there’s a growing need for office spaces to be engaging and flexible – with the rise of remote working, expectations for a desirable workspace have increased. Offic.
Understanding the principles of lean construction and implementation for build projects
Efficiency and quality are essential in today’s construction industry. Pressure to deliver on time, under budget, and within strict regulations can lead to strain on productivity and efficie.
Essential software for successful fit-out projects
In an increasingly digital world, the retail industry is often scrambling to keep customers visiting physical stores – usually by creating enhanced shopping experiences. Part of this process.
With a new government comes big promises for construction. What will happen now?
The dust has barely settled on the recent UK election and thoughts are turning to what can be expected from our newly appointed government. The construction industry has been plagued by slow.
How can construction teams avoid the biggest mistakes made on-site?
Mistakes in construction often come with a gargantuan price tag; budget overruns and project delays have wide-reaching consequences that can hit construction companies in the pocket and dama.
Fonn's Part L solution streamlines processes for Bloor Homes
Bloor Homes, the largest privately owned home builder in the UK, faced its own challenge with the implementation of Part L regulatory changes. To comply, Bloor Homes needed a reliable soluti.
Getting your construction team on board with adopting technology
Have you shown a shiny new app to your on-site teams and been met with blank faces? Or worse, flat-out refusal to even consider using a digital tool? After all, construction is an old indust.
Northstone on-board with easier document management for Part L and beyond
Northstone is a national housebuilder, part of the Peel Group. Their goal is to transform land into amazing communities, characterised by super efficient homes with brighter rooms, bigger wi.
Streamlined processes and greater accountability now the norm for Lanyon
Lanyon Developments operates as a main contractor, mostly for residential construction. They cover renovations, extensions, lofts and more. Working with many different subcontractors means t.
Where did my margins go? Breaking the cycle of low profit margins in construction
The goal of most construction projects is simple – finish on time and make a profit while doing so. The construction industry has long been plagued by persistently low profit margins, even t.
Steve Rolt Home Improvements ready to scale up project management with support from Fonn
As a company that works mainly in residential construction work, Steve Rolt Home Improvements understands the importance of quality in their work, delivering projects on time, and keeping to.
Don't get screwed by poor document management (with free webinar)
Everyone in construction has a story relating to a time when a lost or out-of-date document caused a project to be delayed. The costs associated with wrong documents can get excessive with r.
BLDG Construction make savings by having a better system for collaboration
BLDG Construction is a specialist contractor, mainly working on domestic projects. They have honed their reputation for delivering the best in quality and craftsmanship and with plans to exp.
Powerful partnership between Ascia & Fonn changing the game for construction
Ascia Construction is a privately owned main contractor, working across multiple construction sectors including education and some residential projects for local authorities. Ascia Construct.
UK Construction Week 2024 - Key themes for the construction industry
So myself and the Fonn team spent the best part of the week recently at London's Excel for UK Construction Week 2024. Having finally recouped all the spent energy, its time to think about so.
What is a common data environment (CDE), and how can it benefit construction?
There are a lot of people involved in a construction project, especially large multi-site projects. The pressure to deliver quality work on time and within budget never eases so the sharing .
Award-winning housebuilder chooses Fonn to support meeting Part L regulations with ease
Part L compliance is now required by law, and not having the right documentation can lead to delays, stoppages, and even fines. Housebuilders across the UK are using Fonn to manage Part L co.
Construction delays - what is causing them and what can you do?
Delays aren’t new to the construction industry, and everyone we speak to has experienced delays to their projects at some point, whether factors are internal or external. In 2016, Cornerston.
Unblocking the flow: Overcoming construction bottlenecks
If you’ve worked on a construction site, then you’ve absolutely experienced delays to your projects. We could list a dozen or more reasons for delays, but a lot of them can be caused by bott.
Revealed: The top questions asked about project management apps
There are probably a lot of questions you have about construction software if you’re not already using it. And you should have questions. Implementing a digital solution is going to cost mon.
What is an RFI in construction? How do I use RFI tools effectively?
An RFI (or request for information) will typically contain a query relating to a drawing or a specification; and will appear where something has been overlooked, or where more clarity is nee.
Saving time and money with snagging software versus manual snag lists
Let’s talk snagging. Snag lists. Issues. Construction glitches. Whatever you prefer to call it, it’s a crucial part of construction projects that every builder is familiar with. There’s.
How can I compare providers to find the best project management app?
Making the decision to go digital to manage your construction project is just a small part of a bigger process. You need to clarify your requirements and decide if you’re developing a tool i.
Is it a good idea to build your own construction management app?
In a digital world saturated with mobile apps, the idea of creating your very own solution can be tempting. It can seem especially attractive if you have specific needs or ways of working th.
Check these 5 tips before spending on a construction management tool
Construction and technology haven’t been the most compatible partners, at least not traditionally.
Building a greener tomorrow - 4 tips for more sustainable construction
Every year, millions of tons of construction and demolition waste goes directly into landfills. It’s not the ideal catchphrase for a world that is placing more and more emphasis on gre.
What are the UK building regulations?
Building regulations are an inescapable part of any construction project. It doesn’t matter if you are self-building, renovating, extending, or heading up a huge construction project; sizeab.
AI in construction projects: From fail and fix to predict and prevent
Construction projects requires diverse teams to plan, design, construct and uphold the project. It is commonly agreed that for a construction project to be successful it has to be completed .
BIM plays a part in halving value of UK construction disputes
This article was published on bimplus.co.uk, and we at Fonn found it spot on in describing issues we currently adress head on. With Fonn, all participants communicate directly, and all commu.
The evolution of construction
The construction industry spends an embarrassingly low amount of money on technology. Recent stats suggest that construction spends just 1.9% of its revenue on IT and tech. Being beat by all.
Choosing the right solution - give tech a chance!
So you are in construction, and you have decided to give tech a go. Welcome to the minority - but you are my hero ;-)
Finding an alternative to Procore
If you’ve been to a recent construction industry event, you will have probably seen or heard of Procore. You might even be using Procore in your own firm right now. As one of the biggest sof.
Milestone improved processes, communication, and reduced paperwork
This case study was written by Milestone Communications
"Fonn has worked seamlessly alongside our systems to improve our processes and alleviate the bottleneck in communication between site.
A letter from the CEO: A Look Back and A Look Ahead
It’s been 5 years since I started working on Fonn full time. Watching the team grow, the product mature and our market position strengthen is a unique and amazing feeling. It’s comparable to.
Save time and money by digitising your document storage
Traditionally, construction document storage consists of lots of project files, both in paper and digital formats, being stored by companies on-site or on a few office-based computers.
Finding an alternative to Deltek
Union square was acquired by Deltek back in 2016 and at the time they handled over 12,000 AEC companies globally. They offered a server-based project management system for construction teams.
Reducing construction mistakes and overconsumption of materials
The Fonn Construction site management tool provides all building project participants with easy access to up-to-date information. This improves communication, helping to avoid delays, mistak.
Mind the Gap: Addressing Age, Skills & Image Discrepancies in Construction
Construction as a Growth Engine
Despite a prolonged economic downturn marked by redundancies, instability and the COVID-19 pandemic, the UK construction industry has been one of the main en.
7 tips for avoiding construction delays
Mention construction delays to anyone in the industry and you'll hear endless stories of projects which run on for weeks, months and years over schedule. Construction delays are so common th.
Econekt: The Innovative Site-Management Tool
Econekt are market leaders in self-build and provides everything from ICF foundations, building or floor insulation, to a fully Passivhaus certified home. This case study is reproduced from .
Practical Application of Artificial Intelligence in Construction
A project manager wants a healthy project, yet few construction projects are delivered on time, on budget, with proper quality, and customer satisfaction. It sounds like a great way to apply.
New on Fonn: Tender Packages module simplifies collaboration
You asked, and we listened. Tender Packages has been added to Fonn, bringing together all you need for a successful tender process. It includes multiple documents, a clear Request for Propos.
Expensive isn't always better in construction software solutions
Do you think £3.99 is different to £4.00? Do you fall for "marketing hype" and pricing strategies? Do you think expensive always means something is better? Does being cost effective ever mea.
Impact of COVID19 and UK construction
It is no surprise that probably every company has been impacted by covid19 in someway. I speak to several companies every day and the feedback has been wide-ranging, from companies having to.
Fonn shortlisted for the Innovation of the Year Award
Fonn Construction nominated in the category "Innovation of the Year (Non-Contractor)" at the Construction News Specialists Award 2020, in London.
Choosing the best construction management app
Construction is well and truly part of the digital revolution.
Many construction firms have embraced technology as part of managing their day to day projects and portfolios. But choosing th.
Fonn is named Top 50 global ConTech Startup in 2019
Together with international partners, BUILTWORLD scouted over 1.200 construction startups. More than 600 tech companies from all over the World were competing for a spot at the Top100. Durin.
The Building Safety Act: What is the Golden Thread?
The Golden Thread is a government initiative to create, and maintain, a detailed 'golden thread' of information for building projects. The Golden Thread allows anyone to understand the build.
Failure to change – and the lessons we can learn
Change management is one of the biggest hurdles that everybody faces. This can be in their personal life and their business life. We make many thousands of decisions every day, and as humans.
Understanding the changes to Part L Building Regulations
As a builder or developer, you’ve likely heard of Building Regulations Part L. With a grace period that ended in June 2023, you will need to be compliant with these regulations to avoi.
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