Most popular articles in each subject area
To celebrate reaching 5,000 articles, we present the most popular articles in each of our 32 subject areas.
[edit] Project Activities
SUBJECT AREA | MOST POPULAR ARTICLE |
Appointments | Design and build |
BIM | Level of detail |
Client procedures | Project brief |
Contracts / payment | Variations |
Construction management | Tender documentation |
Construction techniques | Value engineering |
Cost / business planning | Bill of quantities |
Design | Types of drawings |
Procurement | Preliminaries |
Products / components | Pile foundations |
Property development | Building design and construction fees |
Public procedures | Procurement routes |
Roles / services | Architect's fees |
[edit] Legislation
SUBJECT AREA | MOST POPULAR ARTICLE |
Case law | Contract vs tort |
Health and safety / CDM | CDM 2015 |
Other legislation | Method statements |
Planning permission | Section 278 agreements |
Policy | Building information modelling |
Property law | Building regulations |
Regulations | U-values |
Standards / measurements | Types of drawings |
Sustainability | Sustainability in building design and construction |
Taxation | Construction VAT |
[edit] Industry context
SUBJECT AREA | MOST POPULAR ARTICLE |
Conservation | Defects in brickwork |
Education | Construction methods |
History | The UK construction industry |
International | Why so many women leave engineering |
Organisations | Construction industry acronyms |
Projects and case studies | The Big Bend, New York |
Publications / reports | Latham Report |
Research / innovation | 3d printing |
Theory | Risk in building design and construction |
Featured articles and news
Grenfell Tower Inquiry announcement
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Progress from Parts L, F and O: A whitepaper, one year on.
A replicated study to understand the opinion of practitioners.
A distinct type of countryside that should be celebrated.
Should Part O be extended to existing buildings?
EAC brands heatwave adaptation a missed opportunity.
Definition of Statutory in workplace and facilities management
Established by IWFM, BESA, CIBSE and BSRIA.
Tackling the transition from traditional heating systems
59% lack the necessary information and confidence to switch.
The general election and the construction industry
As PM, Rishi Sunak announces July 4 date for an election.
Home improvements swapped for green energy upgrades
As applications down since and desire to reduce bills up.
Eco apprenticeships continue help grow green workforce
A year after being recognised at the King's coronation.
The Use of Natural Insulation Materials in Retrofit
New paper from STBA with support from SDF.
National Retrofit Hub in partnership with InstallerSHOW.
Permitted development rights for agricultural buildings
The changes coming into effect as of May 21, 2024.
Biodiversity and the built environment digital series
The nature of building, with CIOB and CWP.
A call for prevention and sensitive re-use.
Risks to the long-term effectiveness of the BNG scheme
National Audit Office publish review of Biodiversity Net Gain.
The CIAT principal designer register
Providing assurance and verification of the capability and competence of registered ATs.
Scottish Government action to reach net-zero targets
Retrofit expert group highlight critical actions needed.