Modern methods of construction: a study of upfront embodied carbon

Author: James Morton and Gavin White

Date published

1 February 2024

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Modern methods of construction: a study of upfront embodied carbon

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James Morton and Gavin White
Date published
1 February 2024
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Standard: £10 + VAT
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The Structural Engineer
Author

James Morton and Gavin White

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 102, Issue 2, 2024, Page(s) 34-38

Date published

1 February 2024

Author

James Morton and Gavin White

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 102, Issue 2, 2024, Page(s) 34-38

Price

Standard: £10 + VAT
Members/subscribers: Free

James Morton and Gavin White discuss findings from a comparative analysis of MMC and 'typical' construction practices, specifically focusing on the impact on the upfront embodied carbon for the structural systems of MMC.

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Format:
PDF
Pages:
34-38
Publisher:
The Institution of Structural Engineers

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Technical Carbon Modern Method Construction (MMC) DFMA Issue 2

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