An introduction to refurbishment. Part 1: Identifying opportunities at the feasibility stage

The article explores ways to justify reuse of existing structures through a thorough understanding of the original building structure, and engineer's intent.

This article by Muiris Moynihan discusses the pressure facing the world to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and how structural engineers will be tasked to prioritise the embodied carbon of materials and structures.

Henry Tayler takes readers through the key considerations for reusing foundations, including potential benefits, risks and investigations required.