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Building on brownfield sites: identifying the hazards (Downloadable version)

Publisher
BRE Electronic Publications
Author
J A Charles
Format
Subject / Keyword
Good Building Guide 59 part 1, GBG59 part 1, contaminated land, landfill sites, gasworks, scrapyards, colliery spoil, groundwater pollution, settlement, fill, site investigation
Published Date
22-Dec-2003
ISBN
1860816703

THIS PUBLICATION HAS BEEN ARCHIVED.

Whilst this publication can still be purchased some of the information in it has been superseded by more recent research and standards. The BRE Group does not accept any responsibility whatsoever for any loss or damage, including - without limitation - indirect or consequential loss or damage arising from use, or loss of use, of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this document.

A national target has been set to build 60% of new housing on brownfield sites. These sites can contain a variety of hazards that can pose significant risks for developers, designers, house builders, insurers and house owners. Part 1 of this Good Building Guide describes the hazards commonly encountered on brownfield land. The significance of these hazards for housing developments and the ways in which they can be identified are explained. Part 2 of the guide describes how the risks can be managed and, where necessary, reduced. It also indicates the different regulations that can impact on the development of brownfield sites. 8 pages. To order both parts of this GBG, go to http://www.brebookshop.com/details.jsp?id=146407
Book Badged Archived

Building on brownfield sites: identifying the hazards (Downloadable version)

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