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| 100 | 1 | _aBlacker, Zoe | |
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_aSpecial report _binnovation |
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_aConstruction News _v(7079) 31 July 2008, 27-36(10) |
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| 520 | _aPresents innovation as an investment for the construction industry, whether from the improvements of everyday construction techniques to new technological findings. Shows that most innovations fall into the areas of information technology, offsite manufacturing of houses and the supply chain. Explains the work of the Construction opportunities for Mobile IT (COMIT), which promotes the use of mobile communications technology to improve and speed up work in construction sector. Reports that constructors could learn from other industries, such as the car manufacturers' use of lean supply chain to reduce waste. Discusses many other innovations like a warning device to prevent Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome and a new CCTV security device. | ||
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| 690 | _aBUILT ENVIRONMENT-ENGINEERING | ||
| 690 | _aBUILT ENVIRONMENT-CONSTRUCTION DESIGN | ||
| 700 | 1 | _aStirling, Richard | |
| 700 | 1 | _aRobinson, Howard | |
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