Structural Survey: Volume 30 Issue 4
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“Plastic” repair of natural stone in Scotland: perceptions and practice
Clare Torney, Alan M. Forster, Craig J. Kennedy, Ewan K. HyslopThe purpose of this paper is to address the issue of perceptions of suitability of different materials for a repair. The use of highly cementitious materials in the repair of…
Sustainability of solid brick walls with retrofitted external hemp‐lime insulation
Richard Griffiths, Steve GoodhewDwellings constructed before 1920 often had solid brick walls with poor thermal performance. Today there is a drive to reduce both energy demand and carbon dioxide production. The…
The new Construction Act: views and perceptions of construction industry stakeholders
Gary F. Sinden, James R. Mason, David G. Proverbs, Colin A. BoothPart II of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 introduced major changes to the way in which construction contracts are administered. The payment and…
Re‐imagining existing architecture: Reflections on refurbishment in the age of sustainability
J.R. MansfieldThe purpose of this paper is to draw attention to the range of philosophical issues that can encourage practitioners toward a reflective and meditative consideration of…
Conceptualisation of the consultancy pricing paradox
De‐Graft Owusu‐Manu, Edward Badu, David J. Edwards, Michael Adesi, Gary D. HoltDespite widespread demand for consultants and especially within the surveying profession, driving forces of service/pricing/quality are not fully understood and have received…