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Using modern methods of construction to build homes more quickly and efficiently [electronic resource]

By: Language: English Publication details: London NAO 2005Subject(s): LOC classification:
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Online resources: Summary: Finds that modern methods of construction should make it possible to build up to four times as many homes than with traditional techniques with the same amount of on-site labour, while on-site construction time can be reduced by up to half. Building performance can be at least as good as with traditional building methods but average costs of modern methods are currently higher than average costs of traditional methods.
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Finds that modern methods of construction should make it possible to build up to four times as many homes than with traditional techniques with the same amount of on-site labour, while on-site construction time can be reduced by up to half. Building performance can be at least as good as with traditional building methods but average costs of modern methods are currently higher than average costs of traditional methods.