Domestic alterations in the UK: an overview

Author: Allan Mann

Date published

3 August 2026

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Domestic alterations in the UK: an overview

The Structural Engineer

Author

Allan Mann

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 104, Issue 8, 2026, Page(s) 22-25

Date published

3 August 2026

Author

Allan Mann

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 104, Issue 8, 2026, Page(s) 22-25

Price

Standard: £9.95 + VAT
Members/Subscribers: Free

Allan Mann provides an overview of domestic alterations in the UK and the specific issues that tend to arise.

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Format:
PDF
Pages:
22-25
Publisher:
The Institution of Structural Engineers

Tags

Domestic Refurbishment Technical Issue 8

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