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100 _aThompson, R
245 4 _aThe heated debate
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490 _aConstruction News
_v(6696) 14 December 2000, 10-11(2)
520 _aLooks at problems facing contractors moving into long-term maintenance contracts in view of the fact that global warming appears to be reality and the cost to Britain's built environment may run into billions of pounds. A permanent change in the environment will affect the construction industry more than any other industry. A key document is the Foundation for the Built Environment report, "Potential implications of climate change in the built environment", which contains technical assessment of the potential impact of climate change and suggests potential strategies to counter the effects.
590 _aABS
650 _aCLIMATE CHANGE
650 _aMAINTENANCE CONTRACTS
650 _aFOUNDATION FOR THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
650 _aCONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
690 _aENVIRONMENTAL AND LAND CONSULTANCY-ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
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