What Specifiers Want 2017 articles
Here we share some of the articles that feature in What Specifiers Want 2017.
The cities of tomorrow are smart - technologically-connected, sustainable and reactive. But what does this actually mean? We seek clarity on definitions, look at the importance of emerging models and standards and ask whether inhabitants can expect a better quality of life.
John Hill explores a century's worth of 'signficant' buildings in 100 Years 100 Buildings.
A new project to transform building facades into ‘biological computers’ made up of ‘digestive’ bricks that can create useful products from waste has been launched at Newcastle University.
A new generation of materials and structures will address concrete damage at various length and timescales.
BREEAM or Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method is used to masterplan projects, infrastructure and buildings. Find out more about BREEAM including what it measures, its benefits, popularity and likely future developments.
The pace of technological change won’t let up so needs to be embraced. While other industries may have made the digital leap earlier, the construction revolution is now well underway. We look at the road ahead as roles and disciplines blur to the role of a new generation of digital natives to whom BIM will just be business as usual.
The songs that make the whole world build. We set out to construct a playlist for the construction sector. See what's on our list of songs that mention, inspire and can be (tenuously) linked to building. Constructive criticism welcomed.
David Percy from the University of Salford applies mathematical principles to car park design. Crunching the numbers he suggests some design recommendations that could make parking the car a lot less painful.
As the extensive refurbishment of NBS's Newcastle headquarters reaches its final phase we open a box full of memories - of the way we, and our historic building, used to be. Take a look inside and share your views...
Our series on considerations when starting your own practice continues by exploring social media. Do you need to set up social media channels for your new business? If so, how should you engage and promote? And when it comes to listening, what's the best approach?
Our series on considerations when starting your own practice continues by exploring websites. Do you need one? If so, how do you get one and what should you put on it? Can you create one yourself or do you need to go professional?
Information and advice for those considering a career in construction - exploring the range of construction and construction-related jobs on offer and sources of help and advice when it comes to choosing the right career path.
