Neil Jarrett, Chief Executive of Constructing Excellence division The Collaborative Working Centre, discusses how collaboration on public sector projects should be the key to success.

Great changes in the system over the last few years have left many contractors confused about the adjudication procedure and what they have to contribute to it. Richard Hawkins, executive director for Knowles, unravels some of the mysteries behind the process.

The construction industry is due for a shake up when the government introduces reforms to fire safety rules, which will abolish fire certificates. B&E hears from Russell Harri, Technical and Marketing Officer with Arcelor Construction about how contractors can use the building envelope to improve fire safety.

As demand increases to reduce build times, designers are sidestepping traditional methods of constructing exterior and interior walls in favour of composite panel systems, which significantly reduce build times, claims Denis Beardmore, Managing director of Paroc Panel System. B&E hears how the latest generation of composite panel systems can considerably improve the performance of completed buildings.

Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems might look straight forward, but contractors and designers are under increasing pressure not only to protect homes against flooding, but to improve water quality as well. B&E hears from Dr Jason Shingleton, Marketing and Development Directors of Polypipe Water Management Solutions about how the industry is coping with change.