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100 _aAndrews, M.
245 _aAvoiding mix-ups
260 _c2001
490 _aBuilding
_v266(8208) 2 November 2001, 69(1)
520 _aDiscusses the problems of PFI projects and the issues of lifetime performance costings. Performance of particular items is becoming more important especially the way they interact with each other. Explains the difficulty of testing a particular system in a different context like for example with fire doors when they are surrounded by a lightweight plasterboard-based system instead of masonry. Considers who is responsible in this type of situation. Argues the main responsibility must fall on the contractor and specifier.
590 _aABS
650 _aPFI PROJECTS
650 _aLIFETIME PERFORMANCE COSTING
650 _aBUILT ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING ELEMENTS
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