Prefab pioneer did not cut costs
Series: Building ; 265(8159) 27 October 2000, 12(1)Publication details: 2000Subject(s): Summary: A BRE Centre for Sustainable Construction report finds that although a pioneering Peabody Trust prefabricated housing development cost 5% more than a conventional scheme, it was faster to build, had zero defects and was popular with its tenants.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| News article | London News article | WB3643-01 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 109048-1001 |
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A BRE Centre for Sustainable Construction report finds that although a pioneering Peabody Trust prefabricated housing development cost 5% more than a conventional scheme, it was faster to build, had zero defects and was popular with its tenants.