We are living in a materials world contractors find themselves between a rock and a hard place - the rock is the relentless rise of raw materials, the hard place is feeble demand and low margins. But is there anything they can do about it?
Language: English Series: Building ; 276 (8668) 4 March 2011, 34-37(4)Publication details: 2011Subject(s): Summary: Demand for raw materials from China; the threat posed by rising materials costs in the UK should not be underestimated; focus on iron ore, copper and oil, 2 estimators' views on tendering and supply and demand; ways that UK-based firms can reduce the impact.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L152459 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 152459-1001 |
Demand for raw materials from China; the threat posed by rising materials costs in the UK should not be underestimated; focus on iron ore, copper and oil, 2 estimators' views on tendering and supply and demand; ways that UK-based firms can reduce the impact.