Driving us crazy
Language: English Series: Building ; 270(8396) 2 September 2005, 48-50(3)Publication details: 2005Subject(s): Summary: Discusses the report, "Improving construction logistics", published by the Construction Project Association. The report claims that site workers waste 10% of their time waiting for or collecting materials with the construction industry losing up to £3bn a year because of poor logistical planning. The report also claims that poor logistical planning is a cause of low-quality buildings, health and safety lapses and the industry's negative public image. Includes case studies looking at ways the industry can improve logistics, its public image and environmental impact.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L130839 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 130839-1001 |
Discusses the report, "Improving construction logistics", published by the Construction Project Association. The report claims that site workers waste 10% of their time waiting for or collecting materials with the construction industry losing up to £3bn a year because of poor logistical planning. The report also claims that poor logistical planning is a cause of low-quality buildings, health and safety lapses and the industry's negative public image. Includes case studies looking at ways the industry can improve logistics, its public image and environmental impact.