Agenda apr12

News and views 04 Homes ‘way off’ green target

Researchers slam energy performance of new homes

05 Councils do use SMEs, says survey 75% of framework money is spent with construction SMEs

07 CSCS gets real on health and safety Tests refocused on behaviour rather than Q&A answers

08 Three cheers for building control Research flags up how the profession is highly regarded

10 Leader A rethink on the Olympics media protocol would be good news.

11 Feedback Letters; and readers give their own opinions on the Games rules.

12 Comment Rab Bennetts on moves to smoothe the procurement path between designers and the public sector.

Features 16-21 Cover Story BIM briefing In a three-part exploration of building information management, we meet Mark Bew, the man responsible for getting public sector clients BIM-enabled; we put the Cabinet Office’s David Philps under the contractor spotlight; and we find out what the future holds for BIM.

22 Going global Three members from around the world share their thoughts on CIOB’s plans for an international qualification.

50 Have you thought of… Having a TV crew on site; clamping down on urban adventure; getting to grips with French; becoming a more professional tweeter?

Construction professional 26 Scaling the heights… The 3 Peaks Challenge isn’t the only way to tackle team-building.

30 A framework for schools A Bedford school has joined the revival in component-based steel-frame solutions. Why we specified…

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…glulam timber beams for a Peppa Pig-themed playground. Plus latest product news.

35 Continuing professional development: Localism Act A look at the key issues in handing planning powers back to local authorities.

+ Contact 39-50

Caledonians clinch Student Challenge and CIOB promotes partnership standards in Wales regional focus

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