Out of step
Bazlinton, C
Out of step - 1996 - Building Homes (4) June 1996, 48-49(2) .
Argues that the popular concept of installing high quality components in new buildings to save on maintenance later rarely saves money. Concludes that better control of site production quality brings a greater return on investments.
BUILDING COMPONENTS
BUILT ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING MAINTENANCE AND REFURBISHMENT
BUILT ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING MATERIALS
LIFE CYCLE COSTING
MAINTENANCE COSTS
Out of step - 1996 - Building Homes (4) June 1996, 48-49(2) .
Argues that the popular concept of installing high quality components in new buildings to save on maintenance later rarely saves money. Concludes that better control of site production quality brings a greater return on investments.
BUILDING COMPONENTS
BUILT ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING MAINTENANCE AND REFURBISHMENT
BUILT ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING MATERIALS
LIFE CYCLE COSTING
MAINTENANCE COSTS