Structural Survey: Volume 11 Issue 3
Table of contents
Structural surveys of public houses
Keith Chapman, Victoria EdwardsSummarizes a number of recurring issues which have arisen during arecent series of structural surveys of public houses undertaken by theauthors. Provides a background to the…
The staining and discoloration of stone
B.F. Miglio, B.J. HuntDiscusses the problems associated with the staining anddiscoloration of stone used in building projects, based on theexperience of experts at Messrs Sandbergs, Consulting…
EC legislation in construction and its effects on the construction industry
A.A. PinneyDiscusses the effects of EC legislation on the constructionindustry in the light of the opening of the Single European Market on1st January 1993. Outlines the background to…
House inspection in the USA and Canada
Kevin O’MalleyOutlines the North American profession of home inspection,discussing its history, practice and procedures, and highlighting thedifferences from the British system. Explores such…
Landslides in Great Britain: investigation and management
E.M. LeeOutlines the threat posed by landslides in Great Britain, andexamines the ways in which potential problems can be identified andaccommodated by developers and engineers in the…
Access to Neighbouring Land Act 1992
Alistair RedlerDiscusses the Access to Neighbouring Land Act of 1992, designed toprovide owners and occupiers of buildings with a fair system for gainingaccess to neighbouring land in order to…
Developments in sound insulation over the last ten years
N.R. JarmanDescribes some of the new techniques and materials developed overthe last ten years in sound insulation. Discusses common problems incontrolling external noise, intrusion, sound…
Building services: maintenance systems and policies
Richard H. RooleyReviews a series of building services with an emphasis onmaintenance systems and policies. Discusses commissioning as the hingebetween construction and use. Explores the evolution…