What Specifiers Want 2017 articles

Partnering, both on single and multiple projects, has delivered exceptional results, but it requires planning and depends on changes in behaviour that many people find challenging.

We investigate the extent to which good faith obligations might be implied into contracts and whether it's time to reassess traditional thinking on the matter.

While closer collaborative working brings a range of benefits, our research suggests there's still much more to be done to spur widespread adoption of such methods.

A look at the potential fire risks that might be associated with solar electric and photovoltaic systems.

To illustrate recent changes in the law we look at two recent high-profile cases in which entire buildings were concealed in an attempt to evade planning control (one behind a wall of straw, the other within a barn).

As well as looking at the properties of rammed earth, or pise, this programme asks whether concrete should be added as a stabiliser, the issue of cost, and along the way we look at some high-profile failures and successes.

Huw Evans explores the manin changes in the 2013 edition of Approved Document M.

Simon Lewis looks at how lessons can be learnt on a range of BIM projects.

Rob Manning explores the concept of Government Soft Landings.

Rio 2016 will be the first Olympic Games to be held in South America. Here we assess the construction challenges Brazil faces.

Two students on a year placement at NBS reflect on their practical experiences at a local architectural practice.

Ideas of what, where and how to swot up on sustainability, and how to convince your HR department that it's worth it.