Getting to know the building

Swallow, P.

Getting to know the building - 1998 - Building Engineer 73(6) July/August 1998, 12-15(4) .

Discusses the importance of understanding a building in undertaking a successful rehabilitation scheme. Considers the importance of surveys, sources of information, site visits, recording and diagnosing defects and some typical problems encountered.


BUILDING CONTROL
CLIENTS REQUIREMENTS
COUNTY RECORDS OFFICE
DEFECTS
DESIGN
FEASIBILITY STUDY
HISTORY
LIBRARIES
MUSEUMS
NATIONAL MONUMENTS RECORD
PLANNING
REHABILITATION
STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS
SURVEYS