... not agree in assessing the strength of each of design, construction, age, changing standards and vandalism as a causative factor for defects on building components. Previous studies have established the factors pertaining to defects in the building structure. What is in dispute is the extent to which...

...Hilary Davies; Christopher Stevens Reports on a risk assessment survey, piloted in five London schools,which aimed to assess the schools′ susceptibility to vandalism, and to establish which elements had the greatest effect on such vandalism. Findings show that most schools suffer vandalism...

... or historic reasons, but because they represent a major national asset. © MCB UP Limited 1993 Damp Timber Building maintenance Maintenance programmes Heating/ventilation Vandalism 'Mothballing' buildings: proactive maintenance and conservation on a reduced budget Tim HuttonMAMSCVet MB MRCVS...