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

Author: Stephen Fernandez

Date published

16 November 2020

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

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Stephen Fernandez

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The Structural Engineer, Volume 98, Issue 11, 2020, Page(s) 5

Date published

16 November 2020

Author

Stephen Fernandez

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 98, Issue 11, 2020, Page(s) 5

Price

Free

Stephen Fernandez discusses ways in which engineers can explore the potential to refurbish existing buildings instead of demolishing and building anew.

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PDF
Pages:
5
Publisher:
The Institution of Structural Engineers

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Climate change Refurbishment Retrofit Construction management Issue 11

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