An introduction to refurbishment. Part 2: Maximising the opportunities at the design stage

Author: Stephen Fernandez

Date published

4 January 2021

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Free
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An introduction to refurbishment. Part 2: Maximising the opportunities at the design stage

The Structural Engineer

Author

Stephen Fernandez

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 99, Issue 1, 2021, Page(s) 10-14

Date published

4 January 2021

Author

Stephen Fernandez

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 99, Issue 1, 2021, Page(s) 10-14

Price

Free

Stephen Fernandez guides readers through the key design areas that offer refurbishment opportunities when working on an existing building.

Additional information

Format:
PDF
Pages:
10-14
Publisher:
The Institution of Structural Engineers

Tags

Climate change Refurbishment Construction management Issue 1

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