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News Release from: CIRIA | Subject: Facade Retention - Two New Guides
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 29 October 2003
Facade Retention - Two New Guides
In response to major anxiety over safety in the construction industry, and an increase and interest in refurbishment work in general, two new publications have been released.
In response to major anxiety over safety in the construction industry, and an increase and interest in refurbishment work in general, sponsored jointly by HSE and CIRIA, two new publications have been released on the retention of masonry facades They consolidate current experience and knowledge and provide authoritative best practice guidance on the retention of existing masonry facades
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 1 Apr 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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Masonry facade retention - Best practice guide is a reference manual covering all aspects of facade retention, and includes information on planning and strategy, health and safety issues, investigations of the facade and adjacent structure and the design of the fa?ade retention structure.
Key recommendations are given for both organisational and technical areas.
Retention of masonry fa?ades - Best practice site handbook is a site handbook covering the practicalities of working on a facade retention site.
This book covers all the issues likely to be encountered by temporary works co-ordinators, site agents, structural engineers, planning supervisors and safety advisers when working with fa?ades.
David Thomas, Principal Specialist Inspector, HSE and Chairman of the project Steering Group, said, "This guidance provides authoritative guidance on facade retention for the building team as a whole and is aimed to be used on schemes of varying size and complexity.
The issue of responsibility and the importance of maintaining a continuous thread through the various stages of concept, design and implementation are considered.
Also, the implications of both advance temporary works contracts and the case where the new construction behind the retained fa?ade is delayed for a significant period." Masonry fa?ade retention - Best practice guide (C579) is priced at £55 to Core and New Books Club members and £110 to others.
The site handbook (C589) is £20 and £40. Request a free brochure from CIRIA ...
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