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035 _a(Sirsi) u110380
245 _aNew age of prehab homes
260 _c2001
490 _aFinancial Times
_v 12 January 2001, 16(1)
520 _aConsiders the increasing profile of panel-built houses in the light of tougher standards for insulation, a lack of skilled builders and pressure from government. In the quarter to June 2000, the proportion of timber-framed houses had doubled its historic average. Discusses advantages and the bad reputation panel-built homes has built up with housebuyers and mortgage lenders.
590 _aWB
650 _aPREFABRICATED HOUSES
650 _aPANEL BUILDING
650 _aBUILDING SYSTEMS
650 _aTIMBER FRAMED BUILDINGS
650 _aTHERMAL INSULATION
650 _aSKILLED LABOUR
690 _aBUILT ENVIRONMENT-CONSTRUCTION DESIGN
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999 _c65805
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