Special report offsite construction
Language: English Series: Contract Journal ; 435(6599) 1 November 2006, 20-28(6)Publication details: 2006Subject(s): Summary: A series of four articles examining the recent use of offsite construction. "Contractors lead the way" presents results from "Contract Journal's" first offsite survey and reveals that contractors rather than clients or architects, are taking the lead in encouraging the use of offsite technology. "Graduating with honours" examines the supply of precast bedrooms for student accommodation. "M&E takes the lead" discusses the popularity of offsite construction for M and E contractors. "Steel goes to ground" looks at prefabricated stainless steel house foundations.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L135713 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 135713-1001 |
A series of four articles examining the recent use of offsite construction. "Contractors lead the way" presents results from "Contract Journal's" first offsite survey and reveals that contractors rather than clients or architects, are taking the lead in encouraging the use of offsite technology. "Graduating with honours" examines the supply of precast bedrooms for student accommodation. "M&E takes the lead" discusses the popularity of offsite construction for M and E contractors. "Steel goes to ground" looks at prefabricated stainless steel house foundations.