Overview

The economic analysis of a building is a complex subject and traditionally it has focused on a single aspect of the structure or a single part of the construction process. Dr Tempelmans Plat is a leading proponent of a new methodology which focuses on the building as a stock of services to be supplied over a long lifespan. This method is more realistic since it takes into account the changes in use and the adaptation of the building over its life. This book will be the first to make this method comprehensible to a wide audience of postgraduate students and professionals in the field of construction economics.

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Author:   Herman Tempelmans Plat ,  Frank Heynick
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.440kg
ISBN:  

9780750651233

ISBN 10:   0750651237
Pages:   212
Publication Date:   20 March 2001
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION, Structure of the book, Part One: PRODUCTION OF A BUILDING AND USE OF ITS SERVICES, Chapter I.1. Introduction, Chapter I.2. Use of a Building as Means to the Ultimate Goal, Chapter I.3. Service and Technical Solution, Chapter I.4. Levels in the Built Environment, Chapter I.5. Agents in the Building Process, Chapter I.6. Time and Change: Relating Money, Technique and Environment, Chapter I.7. Summary, Part Two: COST CALCULATION AND VALUATION AS BASIS FOR DECISION-MAKING - A THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK, Chapter II.1. Introduction, Chapter II.2. Short Planning Period Versus Long Life Span, Chapter II.3. Annual Cost Calculation, Chapter II.4 Property Valuation, Chapter II.5. Price Changes, Property Value and Annual Costs, Chapter II.6. Economic Description of Buildings and Services: Factory, Dwelling and Bank, Chapter II.7. Summary, Part Three CONSEQUENCES FOR AGENTS IN THE BUILDING PROCESS, Chapter III.1. Introduction, Chapter III.2. User and Facilities Manager, Chapter III.3. Investor and Property Manager, Chapter III.4. Designer and Contractor, Chapter III.5. Project developer, Quantity Surveyor, and Project Manager, Chapter III.6. Authorities, Chapter III.7. Lack of Information, Chapter III.8. Summary

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My overall view is that this is a very interesting book, which will make an excellent contribution to the market for such texts. Les Ruddock, Salford University, UK From the Foreword: Herman Tempelmans Plat has been among the first scholars who have reflected on the economic consequences of what has become known as the 'Open Building Approach'. What he calls 'horizontal segmentation' takes into account the hierarchical structure of the large project. This book summarises his findings. Its methodology may serve many. Ultimately, builders, designers, manufacturers and users, as much as clients will benefit from a solid economic base for a more flexible and responsive built environment. N. John Habraken, Profewssor Emeritus, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA.

"""My overall view is that this is a very interesting book, which will make an excellent contribution to the market for such texts. "" Les Ruddock, Salford University, UK From the Foreword: ""Herman Tempelmans Plat has been among the first scholars who have reflected on the economic consequences of what has become known as the 'Open Building Approach'. What he calls 'horizontal segmentation' takes into account the hierarchical structure of the large project. This book summarises his findings. Its methodology may serve many. Ultimately, builders, designers, manufacturers and users, as much as clients will benefit from a solid economic base for a more flexible and responsive built environment."" N. John Habraken, Profewssor Emeritus, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA."

Congratulations! ...a good work - one with content, context and relevant to the changing cost world... a useful text in what is now becoming an evolving area. Dr David Wyatt, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Brighton.

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