Stainless steel has gained a spotless reputation and has been featured prominently on many iconic buildings. B&E hears from British Stainless Steel association director Nigel Ward how designers are shaping their structures with steel.

Katherina Lewis, marketing manager of the Brick Development Association, talks about how cost and green issues are firing the demand for clay products.

With just 50 accredited assessors, more stalling tactics and a get-out-of jail-free card, has the Government really done its homework on energy performance certificates? B&E reports.

Building new health centres can help to regenerate former industrial areas and remediate brownfield land. B&E visits a £27m project taking shape in the West Midlands.

Will the Private Finance Initiative still be shaping the NHS landscape after 2010? B&E reports.