Off site fabrication: prefabrication, preassembly and modularisation
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Civil & Structural Supplement
Abstract
A complete guide to off site fabrication, covering the principles, applications and implications for design and construction. Many case studies and examples from around the world are used to illustrate the flexibility of the system. Covers: context - scope, codification and history; principles - understanding key issues, time, cost, quality, reliability, reusability and health and safety; applications - residential, light industrial, commercial, retail, civil engineering applications, offshore applications and building services applications; case studies; implications - procurement strategy, design implications, design innovations, trial assemblies, transportation and installation; and action - project wide strategies, project characteristics and applications of the strategy to optimise benefits.
Author
Gibb, A. G. F.
History
This document was previously available within The Construction Information Service in 9 parts, which have now been combined into this single complete pdf.
ISBN
9781870325776
Subjects
- Construction operations
- Building systems/frame
- Special subject areas
- Steel building systems/frame
- Building structure
Publisher History
Whittles Publishing specialise in geomatics, civil and structural engineering, and applied science.
Information
NBS
NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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