Lift expectancy
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Researchers are studying ways of decreasing the length of time between a lift being ordered and finally delivered for installation. Reading University, Reading, England, is developing a software package for the Schindler 300 series of lifts. The company hopes that by using the computer lifts can be configurated more rapidly and changes to designs made more easily. Further investment is necessary before the research can be used in lift design. Schindler has already developed a technique in the modular construction of lifts but its use is limited.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1997
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The mod con
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UK house builders may consider themselves at the cutting edge of design but are often let down by an inability to move away from the concept of 1980s design which imposes rigid ideas of interior and external styling. Ultra modern fixtures and fittings are usually considered too daring for standard housing developments, although researchers have discovered at significant market for such homes. Builders need to ensure they are building a product which will appeal to a wide section of home buyers.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1999
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Wrinkly and perky
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The new Signature Collection being developed by McCarthy and Stone, one of the leading builders of retirement housing in the UK, is aimed at wealthy middle-aged couples. Its first development under this name is in Sherbourne, England, where it is building 16 terraced homes which will sell for 145,000-175,000 pounds sterling. The company believes that there is a strong potential market among the middle aged, especially those who have retired early.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1996
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