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Newsletter 21 July 2020     |     View this email in your browser
Designing Buildings Wiki
Featured articles and news
Measuring damp
All techniques for assessing moisture in porous materials have their limitations.
BRE welcomes the Value Toolkit
Transforming the way decisions are made.
Collaborative refurbishment
Cambridge University's Seeley Library has a thoughtful update.
How long should buildings last?
Re-evaluating design life.
Restoration stories
Patina and paint in old London houses. Book review.
Why quality matters

‘Quality’ is still misunderstood. It's about enhancing profit and driving improvement.

 
Around the web
Construction Enquirer, July 20
First Chief Inspector of Buildings to be recruited this year.
IHBC, July 18
CITB survey - what does net zero mean to your business?
Irish Times, July 20
Dublin construction site closes after workers test positive for COVID-19.
The Guardian, July 20
Grenfell contractor accused of taking funds while switching to cheaper cladding.
Gov.uk, Jul 19
Changing places toilets will be compulsory for new public buildings.
SCN, July 16
ICE's online museum displays Scotland's civil engineering highlights.
Construction Enquirer, July 16
Low fee adjudication service for claims up to £100k.
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