The implications of toxic mould for facilities management and building services
Language: English Series: Journal of Building Appraisal ; 1(4) 2005, 362-367(6)Publication details: 2006Subject(s): Summary: Advises facilities managers and building services engineers about the facts of toxic mould in the built environment, how to avoid the conditions in which mould growth thrives and which areas within buildings have the greatest likelihood of sustaining mould growth. Reflects upon recent compensation claims in the USA, and the debate surrounding innovations in design and construction techniques being criticised for the increasing occurrence of mould in new buildings. Describes the depth to which remedial procedures may be developed by facilities managers and building services engineers in terms of cost and time, and advises on how to conduct such actions if mould deposits are detected.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L133288 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 133288-1001 |
Advises facilities managers and building services engineers about the facts of toxic mould in the built environment, how to avoid the conditions in which mould growth thrives and which areas within buildings have the greatest likelihood of sustaining mould growth. Reflects upon recent compensation claims in the USA, and the debate surrounding innovations in design and construction techniques being criticised for the increasing occurrence of mould in new buildings. Describes the depth to which remedial procedures may be developed by facilities managers and building services engineers in terms of cost and time, and advises on how to conduct such actions if mould deposits are detected.