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Increasing offsite housing construction in Scotland: An evidence base to support new policy and systems

Report
Mora, L., Deakin, M., Reid, A., Hairstans, R., Duncheva, M., Calcagno, C., …Lang, V. (2020)
Increasing offsite housing construction in Scotland: An evidence base to support new policy and systems. Construction Scotland Innovation Centre, Scottish Enterprise. and the Scottish Government
The purpose of this project is to provide evidence of the potential contribution offsite construction offers to address the challenges faced by the affordable housing sector i...

The development of robust details for sound insulation in new build attached dwellings.

Journal Article
Smith, S., Baker, D., MacKenzie, R., Wood, J. B., Dunbavin, P., & Panter, D. (2006)
The development of robust details for sound insulation in new build attached dwellings. Journal of Building Appraisal, 2(1), 69-85
This paper outlines the background, process and system approach towards the development of robust details (RD) for sound insulation for new build dwellings in England and Wale...

Environmental monitoring and evaluation in Sub-Sahara Africa – a state of the art review

Journal Article
Mpakati Gama, E., Wamuziri, S., & Sloan, B. (2011)
Environmental monitoring and evaluation in Sub-Sahara Africa – a state of the art review. Built & Human Environment Reivew, 4, 56-63
The knowledge and understanding of the environmental related problems associated with development activities has increased rapidly in recent years. Consequently, arise in adop...

The use of alternative building materials in developing countries: addressing challenges faced by stakeholders.

Conference Proceeding
Mpakati Gama, E., Wamuziri, S. & Sloan, B. (2011)
The use of alternative building materials in developing countries: addressing challenges faced by stakeholders
The rising concern on inefficient wood consumption associated with shelter development has led to policy and regulatory reforms to address such problems in most countries in r...