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First published in 2008. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Considers the aspects of poor stair design that can be repaired or replaced in order to mitigate most of these risks

Presents international research and case studies on reusing foundations.

Explains what radon is, the health risks, where it is found, how to measure it and practical methods for reducing the risk.

The UK construction industry suffers from almost indeterminate losses of materials and plant through theft, vandalism and careless housekeeping. A large proportion of these losses are due to inefficient or non-existent site security.

Outlining a systematic way to manage ground-related hazards over the lifetime of the building development, this book discusses case histories.

Summarises the advice available from FRS to designers of Smoke and Heat Exhaust Ventilation Systems (SHEVS) for atria and other buildings.

Reviews the subject of moisture movement in masonry materials.

Provides an outline guide to design, setting out the principles of providing an effective airtightness layer. This report advises on some of the common pitfalls which can reduce the performance of the airtightness layer.

A review of the mechanisms whereby commonly used construction materials may be attacked, corroded or otherwise degraded as a consequence of contact with aggressive chemicals and bacteria in soil.

A review, undertaken for the revision of the Building Regulations 1985 which recommends design criteria for the ease of gripping and grasping stair handrails and for their height.

BS 6399: Part 3 includes more comprehensive information on imposed roof loads than previously given in BS 6399: Part 1:1984 or in CP 3: Chapter V: Part 1: 1967. This handbook assists with its interpretation and application.

A study of the quality of rehabilitated housing on 82 sites in England and Wales. This tile covers a range of construction types and ages of dwellings - mainly owned by local authorities and housing associations.