Are you BIM ready? What your business needs to do before 2016

The programme explains the properties of lime (including how it differs from Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC)) and how it is used in today's construction industry, particularly in mortars, renders and decorative work.

An extract from TRADA Technology's new best practice guide, Low energy timber frame buildings: designing for high performance.

Robert Klaschka shares his views on the practical implementation of BIM in practices.

Much more needs to be done to make low carbon construction a reality. BSRIA tell us more.

This programme explains the workings of ProCure21+; why it has replaced the old ProCure21 model, and; how these changes in procurement may affect healthcare design.

We explore a new tool designed to help organizations achieve more sustainable fit-outs.

The programme explains how the forms account for changes in relationships between project team members and construction technology and describe how to use the suite and in particular, when to use the short or standard form.

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) refers to all dispute resolution processes outside litigation where a third party assists in resolving differences. Often characterised as a quick, cheap and informal method of resolving disagreements, the last 35 years has seen a boom in ADR as an alternative route to litigious proceedings in the construction industry.

Building occupiers can't be certain how long components and systems will really last. Peter Tse of BSRIA gives an insight.

Archaeology has become an increasingly common statutory component of most projects. We look at some of the key requirements and mistakes to avoid.

The introduction of BS EN 15288 has made a significant difference to pool surround drainage. Internationally-respected Aquatic Consultant Tom Devin of Devin Consulting discusses the implications.

We look at a range of considerations that come into play when considering biodiversity.