The houses that £60 000 built

Crittenden, Jane

The houses that £60 000 built - 2006 - RICS Business September 2006, 34-35(2) .

Discusses how developers have risen to the challenge of building well-designed, sustainable homes for £60 000, as required in the Design for Manufacture competition. Suggests that Modern Methods of Construction (MCC), particularly pre-fabricated panels, are key to success and that quantity surveyors will need to fully understand MCC technology and procurement innovations. Includes key findings from the competition.


DCLG DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURE COMPETITION


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