Planning and Logistics power the towers
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The construction of Malaysia's Petronas Towers had to be closely planned and monitored in order to ensure that completion was achieved on time and to budget. Each floor was completed in an average of 4.5 days and there were strict instructions to ensure that the ring beam was never lower than five floors of the core structure. Work was rarely delayed so that other phases could be completed, and in general the project is regarded as a major success within the industry.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1996
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Taking out you M&E: main contractor Kyle Stewart has opted to take on board the entire M&E package
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Kyle Stewart, a main contractor, decided to take on the entire M&E package itself rather than use M&E subcontractors. Associate director John Bradford claims that the old system often led to clashes and omissions, and the new system is now used on around a third of its design-and-build contracts. There has been encouraging reaction from suppliers and subcontractors. However the in-house system is not suited to all projects.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1997
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Standing out from the crowd: one way to make a decent margin is to offer a different service from your competitors
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Building contractors and consultants have seen margins reduced since the beginning of the recession, and their services are treated as commodities according to Dr Colin Sowter, a management consultant. Engineering, architecture and contracting core skills do not vary greatly and firms need to present themselves in a unique way so that they can command a premium price
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1995
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