A curate`s egg
Lamden, B.
A curate`s egg - 1989 - Chartered Quantity Surveyor 11(6) February 1989, 30-31(2) .
Describes American construction and cost management techniques. While agreeing that actual construction time is fast in relation to the UK, the author explains factors which control the speed such as lower standards of detailed finishes and fitting-out, finishing at the shell and core stage, differences in design and the stiffer penalties in the US for subtrades who do not perform. Explains the role of the construction manager and reviews lessons for the UK.
BUILDING INDUSTRY
FAST TRACK
MANAGEMENT CONTRACTING
UNITED STATES
VALUE ENGINEERING
A curate`s egg - 1989 - Chartered Quantity Surveyor 11(6) February 1989, 30-31(2) .
Describes American construction and cost management techniques. While agreeing that actual construction time is fast in relation to the UK, the author explains factors which control the speed such as lower standards of detailed finishes and fitting-out, finishing at the shell and core stage, differences in design and the stiffer penalties in the US for subtrades who do not perform. Explains the role of the construction manager and reviews lessons for the UK.
BUILDING INDUSTRY
FAST TRACK
MANAGEMENT CONTRACTING
UNITED STATES
VALUE ENGINEERING