Knowledge

Tendering is the process by which bids are invited from interested contractors to carry out specific packages of construction work.

Richard Waterhouse, Chief Executive of RIBA Enterprises, introduces the Building Information Modelling Report, published in March 2011.

We know that BIM means general change in construction industry working practices; it also means change in specification writing practices by NBS technical authors and for project specifications in general.

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.

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