What can you do if you are convinced a structure will work but can't prove it to code?

This hybrid conference was dedicated to best practice in the early stages of adaptive reuse projects through assessment, appraisal and design decisions.

This article discusses the analysis and modification of existing structures for new uses, allowing return on investment to be maximised and reducing the need for present-day carbon emissions from new construction.

Garreth Joyce explores some of the key practical considerations that engineers need to take into account when reusing and repurposing concrete-framed structures, as well as some considerations for specific building types for change-of-use projects.