Made in China
Language: English Series: Building ; 272(8505) 9 November 2007, 48-50(4)Publication details: 2007Subject(s): Summary: Discusses the issues involved when importing building materials from China. While firms could be saving up to 30% on the cost of materials, there are the issues of quality, lead times, warranties, maintenance and finding an ethical firm. Reports on the experiences of three companies that currently use Chinese suppliers for renewables, hospital boilers, and cladding.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L141441 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 141441-1001 |
Discusses the issues involved when importing building materials from China. While firms could be saving up to 30% on the cost of materials, there are the issues of quality, lead times, warranties, maintenance and finding an ethical firm. Reports on the experiences of three companies that currently use Chinese suppliers for renewables, hospital boilers, and cladding.