BRE GG59 PDF

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.

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