About Chascox78
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Charles Hippisley-Cox BSc BA MBEng IHBC FHEA MCIAT studied Geology and worked with historic buildings during the 1980s. He undertook architectural training as a mature student before working with the late John Ashurst at Bournemouth University. He is currently Senior Lecturer in Building Conservation in the Department of Architecture & 3d Design at Huddersfield University where he is also course director for Architectural Technology.
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Fire safety exclusions and insurance
The contentious nature of claims associated with cladding, fire safety and EWS1 forms.
ECA comments on low-carbon heating systems initiative and Heat and Buildings Strategy.
Victorian dust heaps of London
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Young professionals in construction survey
CIC 2050 Group requests input to find out priorities for future industry leaders.
Conservation Principles for North Ireland
IHBC publishes response to consultation.
Budget 2022 - CIOB Ireland responds
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