Research and features - 2009
Food and beverage manufacturing remains buoyant
November 2009
The UK food industry is one of the few sectors to buck the trend of falling exports. Manufacturers seek to maximise business efficiency, working smarter to get the most from their facilities.
Fire Risk Assessments at the forefront of tower block safety
November 2009
Local authorities and social landlords across the UK are urgently reviewing tower block fire safety. Find out how to formulate, procure, implement and budget for your fire safety strategy.
Getting ahead of the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme
November 2009
The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme could affect up to 20,000 organisations. Has your organisation considered the implications? Plan to meet and beat these new and emerging risks and opportunities.
Construction inflation report
October 2009
A detailed look at inflation in the UK construction industry.
We have combined BCIS data with expertise from our own knowledge forum to produce a forecast providing valuable tender price intelligence.
International Construction Intelligence - 2nd Quarter, 2009
September 2009
International Construction Intelligence presents data and intelligence about international costs and related trends for the construction industry.
In this issue we present the latest results of our international cost parity survey.
Greener housing
September 2009
Improving the environmental performance of existing housing stock will play a crucial role in meeting the UK's ambitious CO2 emissions reduction targets.
Exploring Light Rapid Transit - the ticket to sustainable transport
September 2009
Transport infrastructure projects continue to be strong performers in the UK, Europe, the Middle East and the US, as the global recession continues to bite.
Waste sector expands despite recession
August 2009
There are growing moves to consider waste as a resource, rather than a problem.
The waste management industry is one of the few expanding sectors in the current recession.
Future proofing the office sector requires modesty
June 2009
Office buildings of the future need to be flexible and modest in order to reduce costs and adhere to environmental targets.
Rightsizing your property portfolios
June 2009
During the current economic uncertainty, property portfolios are being scrutinised and resized to ensure optimum efficiency. This can be a very complex task.
Construction inflation report
April 2009
A detailed look at inflation in the UK construction industry.
We have combined BCIS data with expertise from our own knowledge forum to produce a forecast providing valuable tender price intelligence.
Sustainability policy changes ahead
March 2009
The economic recession has had little effect in slowing the pace of change to sustainability policy.
The last six months has seen huge activity in the UK's sustainability policy area - we outline some of these key policy changes.