Measuring carbon in structures – advice for small practices

Author: Natasha Watson

Date published

3 June 2024

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Free
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Measuring carbon in structures – advice for small practices

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Natasha Watson
Date published
3 June 2024
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Natasha Watson

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The Structural Engineer, Volume 102, Issue 6, 2024, Page(s) 15-17

Date published

3 June 2024

Author

Natasha Watson

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 102, Issue 6, 2024, Page(s) 15-17

Price

Free

Natasha Watson aims to demystify embodied carbon assessments for smaller structural engineering firms, considering why and when these are needed, as well as some practical actions to reduce carbon emissions when a full assessment is not performed.

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Pages:
15-17
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The Institution of Structural Engineers

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Climate change Carbon Issue 6

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