Showing papers by "Nottingham Trent University published in 1976"
01 Jan 1976
TL;DR: Building maintenance has until recently been a neglected field of technology, being regarded by many as a ‘Cinderella’ activity as discussed by the authors, and it possesses little glamour, is unlikely to attract very much attention and is frequently regarded as unproductive although many of the managerial and technical problems are more demanding of ingenuity and skill than those of new works.
Abstract: Building maintenance has until recently been a neglected field of technology, being regarded by many as a ‘Cinderella’ activity. It possesses little glamour, is unlikely to attract very much attention and is frequently regarded as unproductive, although many of the managerial and technical problems are more demanding of ingenuity and skill than those of new works. A Government Committee on Building Maintenance1 described how this class of work is accorded little or no merit and that while it remains a neglected backwater, the morale of those involved in its management and execution must suffer and productivity will remain low.
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TL;DR: In this paper, the concept of costs in use, the various approaches, problems in application and its use in practical situations is examined, and a number of related issues such as discounting future payments, lives of buildings, the relationship of design and maintenance and life cycle costing are also considered.
Abstract: With many projects cost planning cannot be really effective unless the total costs are considered, embracing both initial and future costs. This chapter examines the concept of costs in use, the various approaches, problems in application and its use in practical situations. A number of related issues such as discounting future payments, lives of buildings, the relationship of design and maintenance and life cycle costing are also considered.
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01 Jan 1976
TL;DR: In this article, the authors propose that planning, budgeting and controlling the cost of maintenance work are essential operations if buildings are to be maintained effectively within available funds, and that these activities need to be backed up with adequate data and particularly a full awareness of maintenance and operating costs.
Abstract: Planning, budgeting and controlling the cost of maintenance work are essential operations if buildings are to be maintained effectively within available funds. This leads automatically to regular inspections and the implementation of programmes of planned maintenance. These activities need to be backed up with adequate data and particularly a full awareness of maintenance and operating costs.
01 Jan 1976
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors examined the structures of maintenance organisations together with programming and operational activities, and the training of maintenance staff and the operation of incentive schemes were considered, respectively.
Abstract: Maintenance work can be undertaken by contractors, direct labour organisations or a combination of both systems, and the decision will be based on a number of criteria. The structures of maintenance organisations are examined together with programming and operational activities. Finally the training of maintenance staff and the operation of incentive schemes are considered.
01 Jan 1976
TL;DR: This chapter is concerned with the contractual arrangements for the execution of building work, with particular reference to works of alteration and repair.
Abstract: This chapter is concerned with the contractual arrangements for the execution of building work, with particular reference to works of alteration and repair.
01 Jan 1976
TL;DR: In this article, the characteristics of property and the basic criteria for development undertaken in both the public and private sectors, problems of land acquisition, financial considerations and sources of finance are discussed.
Abstract: This chapter is concerned with the characteristics of property and the basic criteria for development undertaken in both the public and private sectors, problems of land acquisition, financial considerations and sources of finance. An investigation is made of matters contained in a developer’s budget and its practical application to various types of development projects.
01 Jan 1976
TL;DR: In this paper, a study of dilapidations and the preparation of structural and similar reports and proofs of evidence is carried out, with a focus on dilapidated buildings.
Abstract: Many older buildings require alterations and improvements to meet the changing needs of occupants. Alterations and extensions often involve temporary supporting works of the forms described in chapter 1. Improvements to dwellings normally attract improvement grants, whilst districts of older dwellings pose the problem of rehabilitation or demolition and redevelopment, with a third possible alternative involving a mixture of both. This chapter concludes with a study of dilapidations and the preparation of structural and similar reports and proofs of evidence.