A tender choice
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Specification of building elements is often done from a limited range of products. This is likely to prove expensive as cheaper products that meet the specifier's requirements may be available. It rarely necessary to specify a particular manufacturer unless it has special expertese. Alternative tendering allows manufacturers to bid competitively and can bring large price reductions.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1992
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The West end: there is plenty of money in Napa, and Hamptonization has already begun
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Napa Valley, CA has become a retreat for San Francisco millionaires who want a special place away from the city. Architect Marc LaRoche provided the current owner with a tastefully-appointed but informal country home with clean-lined wood cabinets, new plaster rooms, and even a woven-wood vaulted ceiling in the living room to soften the stone structure.
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
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ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1999
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Security systems
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An alphabetical-by-manufacturer guide to car security systems on the market in spring 1997 is presented. Every manufacturer's complete product line is detailed, with price, model number, and feature lists provided for each listed product.
Publication Name: Car Stereo Review
Subject: Electronics
ISSN: 0894-3443
Year: 1997
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