000			01132cab a2200265 4500
001			ABS40331
008			090401t1989 xxu||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d
035			_a(Sirsi) u23117
041			_aeng
100			_aLamden, B.
245		2	_aA curate`s egg
260			_c1989
350			_a0
490			_aChartered Quantity Surveyor _v11(6) February 1989, 30-31(2)
520			_aDescribes American construction and cost management techniques. While agreeing that actual construction time is fast in relation to the UK, the author explains factors which control the speed such as lower standards of detailed finishes and fitting-out, finishing at the shell and core stage, differences in design and the stiffer penalties in the US for subtrades who do not perform. Explains the role of the construction manager and reviews lessons for the UK.
650			_aBUILDING INDUSTRY
650			_aFAST TRACK
650			_aMANAGEMENT CONTRACTING
650			_aUNITED STATES
650			_aVALUE ENGINEERING
690			_aBUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION-OVERSEAS
690			_aQuantity surveying _96263
942			_n0
948			_c04/03/1997
999			_c15485 _d15485