Getting defects right
Series: Building ; 266(8210) 16 November 2001, 66-67(2)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Summary: There have often been problems arising from the design and building of PFI facilities such as schools and hospitals, if the building becomes unavailable the project companies payment stream becomes affected through not keeping the facility open for business. This can be solved by passing them to the FM contractor as part of their general responsibilities. Another way is for the project company to pursue the building contractor when the defect is caused by bad design or workmanship.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS64904 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 116117-1001 |
There have often been problems arising from the design and building of PFI facilities such as schools and hospitals, if the building becomes unavailable the project companies payment stream becomes affected through not keeping the facility open for business. This can be solved by passing them to the FM contractor as part of their general responsibilities. Another way is for the project company to pursue the building contractor when the defect is caused by bad design or workmanship.