What Specifiers Want 2017 articles

This programme will present key research on the impact of energy efficiency strategies - such as the installation of insulation, draught-proofing and boiler upgrades - in low-income houses. It especially focuses on the health benefits of these improvements for elderly and infirm occupants and those generally regarded to be in fuel poverty.

Designed by 3DReid and engineered by Buro Happold, the Co-op’s recently opened £100m headquarters in Manchester, 1 Angel Square, has a BREEAM ‘outstanding’ rating. This programme explores how the engineer and architect achieved the rating, beginning with a look at the building’s focal point; a vast, central atrium.

We examine some of the key concepts behind SuDS and a variety of techniques used to control surface water run-off locally.

Professor Xiangyu Wang from Curtin University in Perth explores the potential of Building Information Modelling and looks at how Australia is meeting the challenges of the digital construction revolution.

In the final part of a three part series, Anthony Lymath explores number of measures that can be taken to minimise both the risks and impact of flood damage, both for new development and for existing buildings. This time, refurbishment and repair.

In the second of a three part series, Anthony Lymath explores number of measures that can be taken to minimise both the risks and impact of flood damage, both for new development and for existing buildings. This time, flood avoidance strategies for new buildings (continued).

Stefan Mordue looks at proposed changes to the Construction Design and Management Regulations (CDM).

Simon Lewis assesses the true impact of BIM on asset management with particular regard to existing assets that need to be managed, maintained and refurbished.

Four points from the NBS National BIM Report 2014 provide an insight into how BIM is used and perceived within the industry.

Following flooding at the start of 2014 we consider what level of investment will be needed to ensure better flood defences.

In the first of a three part series, Anthony Lymath explores number of measures that can be taken to minimise both the risks and impact of flood damage, both for new development and for existing buildings.

An insight from small and medium practices that have adopted a BIM process.