Steel systems and OSM can improve cost-efficiency
Language: English Series: Building Engineer ; November 2006, 12-13(2)Publication details: Subject(s): Summary: Explains how Off-Site Manufacture (OSM) and the use of steel system technology can help deliver the required number affordable and sustainable homes. Compared with traditional methods of construction, OSM can deliver up to four times as many homes as well as reducing on-site construction time. Steel system technology also maximises cost-effectiveness, has high long-term sustainability and is a flexible and stable construction material. Includes a case study of Bywater Court at Allerton Bywater Millennium Community, West Yorkshire.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L136195 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 136195-1001 |
Explains how Off-Site Manufacture (OSM) and the use of steel system technology can help deliver the required number affordable and sustainable homes. Compared with traditional methods of construction, OSM can deliver up to four times as many homes as well as reducing on-site construction time. Steel system technology also maximises cost-effectiveness, has high long-term sustainability and is a flexible and stable construction material. Includes a case study of Bywater Court at Allerton Bywater Millennium Community, West Yorkshire.