Viewpoint: Planning for reuse: the value of early structural input

Author: Thomas Hesslenberg

Date published

2 February 2026

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Viewpoint: Planning for reuse: the value of early structural input in ensuring reuse of our building stock

The Structural Engineer

Author

Thomas Hesslenberg

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 104, Issue 2, 2026, Page(s) 33

Date published

2 February 2026

Author

Thomas Hesslenberg

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 104, Issue 2, 2026, Page(s) 33

Price

Standard: £9.95 + VAT
Members/Subscribers: Free

With a proactive approach and early engagement, structural engineers can unlock the reuse potential of existing buildings and steer the industry away from demolition, explains Thomas Hesslenberg.

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Format:
PDF
Pages:
33
Publisher:
The Institution of Structural Engineers

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Demolition Planning Opinion Issue 2

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