The 2012 Olympics time to pick up the pace?

The 2012 Olympics time to pick up the pace? - London EC Harris 2006

Progress to date -- Cost -- Labour and materials -- Effect on construction prices -- Delivering the legacy -- Down at the Village -- The finishing line

Looks at progress on the 2012 Olympic Games project a year after London was announced as the host city. Outlines the function of the Olympic Delivery Authority, which is now at almost full operating complement. Discusses how the industry is tackling the hurdles inherent in cost, labour and materials - cost escalation is the biggest single risk - and the importance of designing for legacy use. Graphs.


OLYMPIC GAMES 2012


LONDON

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