A comparative study of the
facade industry in the UK, Europe, Japan and the USA
Details
| Researcher: |
Stephen Ledbetter
Robin Gray |
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| Funded: |
DoE 50%, Industry 50% |
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| Total value: |
£120,000 |
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| Lead partner: |
CWCT |
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| Status: |
Completed |
Objectives:
This researh compares the
curtain walling industries in the U.K., Europe, Japan and the USA.
It describes the nature and structure of the industry in each country,
differences in specification and procurement procedures and the roles of
the manufacturer, consultant, architect and client.
It considers skill levels,
education and training, recruitment and the shortage of technical staff.
Finally it compares the different technical standards applied in each country.
Outputs:
Three volume report.
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