Application of the principles of ILS to the development of cost effective maintenance strategies for existing building stock
Series: Construction Management and Economics ; 21(3) May 2003, 283-296(13)Publication details: 2003Subject(s): Summary: Reports the results of a research project which sought to quantify the benefits of applying integrated logistics support (ILS) to the development of cost-effective maintenance strategies for existing building stock. Argues that any significant reduction in building maintenance costs would have a real impact on the national economy. The principles of ILS are described as a systematic framework for selecting the most appropriate and cost-effective maintenance task for each individual element in a building. Tables, diagrams and references.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS66664 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 122470-1001 |
Reports the results of a research project which sought to quantify the benefits of applying integrated logistics support (ILS) to the development of cost-effective maintenance strategies for existing building stock. Argues that any significant reduction in building maintenance costs would have a real impact on the national economy. The principles of ILS are described as a systematic framework for selecting the most appropriate and cost-effective maintenance task for each individual element in a building. Tables, diagrams and references.