White Papers

What's in the white papers collection

White papers explain a practice, a material or a problem in more depth than a product sheet. Use them to brief a team before a new type of project, support a recommendation to an owner, or understand the reasoning behind a specification.

Popular construction white papers

• Construction Project Scheduling: A Basic Guide: scheduling fundamentals.
• Effective Contractual Risk Transfer in Construction: how risk moves through contracts.
• Modular Construction: From Projects to Products: the case for offsite building.
• BIM Explained Whitepaper: an introduction to BIM.
• Cold Weather Concreting: placing and protecting concrete in the cold.

Related categories and guides

See Guides and E-Books for longer manuals, or read A Guide to Working With Concrete in Cold Weather.

Frequently asked questions

What is a construction white paper?

A report that explains an industry issue, method or material in depth, often with data, examples and recommendations. Many are published by manufacturers, consultants or industry bodies, so note who wrote it when you weigh its advice.

Can I rely on a white paper for design decisions?

Use white papers for background and research. Design and installation decisions should follow the project specifications, manufacturer instructions, applicable codes and the advice of the responsible design professional for your project.