"The essence of sustainability in buildings is their capability to adapt to change over time. The UK has a large housing stock that has been developed and evolved over generations, and become the fabric and character of our cities, towns and neighbourhoods. The capability of bui…
Re-readings 2 is a companion book to Re-readings, originally published in 2004. This second volume is testament to the growing interest and demand for clarification of the re-modelling, adaptation and transformation processes within the existing built environment. With increased…
If you are thinking of improving your home but want the real story of how to be successful, this richly illustrated and completely up-to-date book is for you. It distils all the practical information needed to run a project from dream to reality, highlighting the pitfalls along …
Good Practice Guide: Extensions of Time
by Birkby, Gillian, Ponte, Albert, Alderson, Frances
A guide about various aspects of extensions of time for construction industry professionals. It uses tables, graphs and a glossary to help readers navigate through chapters on liquidated damages, terms under standard contracts, notification of delay, supply of information, asses…
This is a straight forward jargon-free practical guide about all aspects of extensions of time for all construction industry professionals. An extension of time is an issue which most architects and other construction professionals face sooner or later in their career. It is a c…