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OmTrak's Wish List for the Construction Industry in 2025

OmTrak’s Wish List for the Construction Industry in 2025: Building a Better Tomorrow

Discover OmTrak’s wish list for the construction industry in 2025. Explore key goals such as prioritising validated data, enhancing project governance, and integrating sustainable practices to improve efficiency and drive innovation.

Learning from the Past: 7 Global Construction Mistakes

Learning from the Past: 7 Global Construction Mistakes

Construction mistakes can be costly, both in terms of finances and human safety. Even the most iconic structures, celebrated for their architectural brilliance, have not been immune to construction mishaps. Today, we’ll take a closer look at some notorious examples, delving into the lessons learned from each to prevent history from repeating itself. 1. Tacoma … Read more

Creating Quality Design Manuals with OmTrak: A Practical Guide

Creating Quality Design Manuals with OmTrak: A Practical Guide

Developing a detailed Design Manual can be a daunting task. Keeping track of multiple contributors and ensuring that their contributions align can be frustrating and time-consuming. Issues can arise, such as altering document formats, delays in adding content, and the need to combine separate reports into one. Additionally, readers often have to switch between different … Read more

OmTrak Best Practices for Your Organisation's Online Security

Online Security Tips for Your Teams Success

We live in a digital age, where online security is becoming a significant concern for individuals and organisations alike. Account security is vitally important, not just for protecting sensitive data, but for digital credibility and reputation. In this blog post, we will look at four best practices that can help strengthen your organisation’s online security. … Read more

The World's 10 Most Expensive Buildings in 2023

The World’s 10 Most Expensive Buildings in 2023

Buildings, beyond being bricks and mortar, unfold stories etched in steel and glass, tales of human ambition, creativity, and, let’s be honest, pocketbooks that might be the envy of Midas himself. In the dynamic world of architecture, where innovation meets opulence, we find the most expensive buildings standing tall and proud, dazzling symbols of economic … Read more

Safety in Design Manuals: The Missing Piece in Project Handover

Safety in Design Manuals: The Missing Piece in Project Handover

Safety in Design is a pressing concern in today’s construction and infrastructure landscape, with experts and seminars offering a wealth of advice. However, when it comes to project handover, it seems that the Safety in Design process is conspicuously absent. This omission becomes particularly significant when considering the legal obligations surrounding safety in design under … Read more

Ensure Quality: Engage Expert O&M Manual Review Services

Ensure Quality: Engage Expert O&M Manual Review Services

Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Manuals are essential documents that connect the construction phase to efficient building management, guiding the way for seamless operation and maintenance. OmTrak’s Operation and Maintenance Manuals Module offers a comprehensive solution, streamlining the manual creation process and ensuring accuracy and completeness. Are you aware that OmTrak’s expert team can provide independent … Read more