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A knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) study on prevention through design: a dynamic insight into civil and structural engineers in Malaysia

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Pages 131-149 | Received 14 Nov 2018, Accepted 03 Jun 2019, Published online: 11 Jun 2019

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