Category: Damp and mould
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The retrofit and mould dilemma
Caroline Gumble reviews the highlights of a recent talk by a veteran CIOB member on the damp problems associated with retrofitting. A few weeks ago, CIOB president Professor Mike Kagioglou FCIOB and I attended the inaugural CIOB Wales Construction Cymru Conference. It was an amazing event (which completely sold out and had a waiting list!)…
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Expert publishes new book on damp and health
A new book by CIOB fellow and ambassador Professor Michael Parrett, a distinguished expert in building pathology, is now available. Building Defects and Your Health addresses building failures surrounding mould and damp and is very relevant in the context of Awaab’s Law and Grenfell. All proceeds will go to charity. Parrett is a former trustee of…