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041			_aeng
245			_aModern methods of construction
260			_c2005
490			_aHouseBuilder _v64(3) April 2005, 24-34(7)
520			_aSpecial feature on Modern Methods of Construction (MMC). Lists the five definitions of MMC produced by the Housing Corporation. In "Modern views" Chris Windle finds out what house builders, under pressure to introduce new construction techniques to benefit from development opportunities available on government owned land, really think of MMC and why they know best what works. Highlights Westbury plc's Space4 timber frame Structural Insulated Panel (SIPS) homes. Stephen Hoare provides a case study of MMC in action in Manchester where Lovell is developing a 550-home community using the Kingspan TEK building system. In "Material world" Tim Palmer reports on the latest materials and techniques on the market including SIPS, enhanced vapour transfer technology and aircrete. Lists key contacts.
590			_aIKA290405
690			_aBUILT ENVIRONMENT-CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT-CONSTRUCTION DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT
700			_aWindle, Chris
700			_aHoare, Stephen
700			_aPalmer, Tim
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