Author: Jeremy Till
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1315393565
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 426
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Flexible housing is housing that can adjust to the changing needs of the user and accommodate new technologies as they emerge. Flexible Housing by Jeremy Till and Tatjana Schneider examines the past, present and future of this important subject through over 160 international examples. Specially commissioned plans, printed to scale, together with over 200 illustrations and diagrams provide fascinating detail and allow direct visual comparisons to be made. Combining history, theory and design the book explains the social and economic benefits that can be achieved and shows the various ways it has been and can be delivered. The book ends with an accessible guide to how flexible housing might be designed and constructed today to achieve adaptable and ultimately sustainable buildings. Housing designers, housing managers and students of architecture, construction and housing will find this book of immense value both as a comprehensive reference and design manual.
Author: Henric Jonsson
Publisher: Linköping University Electronic Press
ISBN: 9176854019
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 116
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A production strategy enables companies to effectively manage the different challenges that the production function face in a competitive environment. A production strategy helps a company to make operational and strategic decisions that follow a logical pattern and supports the corporate strategy and the competitive priorities of the company. When no strategy exists the decisions may be arbitrary and unpredictable leading to an under-achieving production system. Production strategy involves decisions that shape the long term capabilities of a producing company. For the traditional production industry there are a number of production strategy frameworks that facilitates the process of designing production systems. However, these frameworks typically leave project based production out of the scope or treat project based production as one type of production system, when in fact project based production systems can be multifaceted depending on product design and market requirements. This thesis focus on project based manufacturing in a house-building context. Houses can be produced by different types of production systems, and depending on how the production systems are designed they have strengths and weaknesses in different areas of competition. To be able to meet the increasing demand for residential houses, and improve performance in the house-building industry, the way houses are produced have to match different market requirements in a more effective and efficient way. To do this a production strategy has to exist. Typically there is a trade-off between productivity and flexibility, hence a production system designed to meet customer requirements concerning product design is probably not the best process choice if the customer thinks price and delivery time are the most important. A production strategy helps a company to make decisions so that the output of the production system meets customer requirements in the best possible way. Due to the fact that project based production is typically left out of the scope in traditional production strategy literature and that there is a lack of research concerning production strategy in a house-building context, the purpose of this research is: … to extend the production strategy body of knowledge concerning project based production in a house-building context. To fulfil the purpose the following four research questions are studied and answered: RQ1: What aspects can be useful in a classification matrix contrasting different production systems for house-building? RQ2: Which competitive priorities are important to measure when evaluating different production systems on a production strategy level in a house-building context, and how can they quantitatively be measured? RQ3: How does the characteristics of the production system, i.e. the process choice, affect information exchange in a house-building context? RQ4: How can a new production strategy be formulated and implemented in an industrialised house-building context and what challenges are important to consider in that process? To answer RQ1 a classification matrix was developed that classify production systems along two dimensions: a product dimension (degree of product standardisation) and a process dimension (degree of off-site assembly). The two dimensions are related, for example a high degree of standardisation should be matched with a high degree of off-site assembly and consequently a low degree of product standardisation should be matched with a low degree of off-suite assembly. A mismatch, e.g. high degree of off-site assembly and low degree of standardisation, typically leads to poor performance and should hence be avoided. To be able to see how different types of production systems perform in different areas of competition key performance indicators (KPIs) were developed. The KPIs presented in this research can be used to measure quality, delivery (speed and dependability), cost (level and dependability), and flexibility (volume and mix) at a production strategic level (RQ2). Furthermore, to answer RQ3, a production strategy perspective was taken on information exchange by relating information exchange to the design of the production system. The results indicate that employing different types of production systems leads to different approaches to information exchange. Employing a production systems using traditional production methods on-site and a low degree of product standardisation lead to a traditional approach to information exchange, e.g. project meetings, telephone and mail. Production systems employing some degree of off-site assembly have less complex and more stable supply chains and use ICT-solutions to a higher extent, which facilitates information exchange. The findings also indicate that a high degree of product standardisation facilitates the use of ICT-solutions such as ERP and BIM. RQ4 concerns the production strategy process, i.e. formulation and implementation. Failure in this processes can jeopardise the whole business. Based on a longitudinal case study of an industrialised house-builder a suggested production strategy process was developed, including both production strategy formulation and implementation. The study also identified context specific challenges that have to be considered in an industrialised house-building context, e.g. the complexity that comes with using two different production processes (off-site and on-site) in the same production system. The research is case based and a total number of eight different production systems have been studied. Data has been collected through interviews, observations, and review of company documents.
Author: David F Clapham
Publisher: SAGE
ISBN: 1446265943
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 530
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Cross-disciplinary and critical in its approach, The SAGE Handbook of Housing Studies is an elucidating look at the key issues within the field. It covers the study of housing retrospectively, but also analyses the future directions of research and theory, demonstrating how it can contribute to wider debates in the social sciences. A comprehensive introductory chapter is followed by four parts offering complete coverage of the area: Markets: examines the perception of housing markets, how they function in different contexts, and the importance of housing behaviour and neighbourhoods Approaches: looks at how other disciplines - economics, geography, and sociology - have informed the direction of housing studies Context: traces the interactions between housing studies and other aspects of society, providing context to debate housing through issues of space, social, welfare and the environment. Policy: is a multi-disciplinary and comprehensive take on the major policy issues and the causes and possible solutions of housing problems such as regeneration and homelessness. Edited by leading names in the field and including international contributions, the book is a stimulating, wide-ranging read that will be an invaluable resource for academics and researchers in geography, urban studies, sociology, social policy, economics and politics.
Author: NIIR Board of Consultants & Engineers
Publisher: ASIA PACIFIC BUSINESS PRESS Inc.
ISBN: 8178330288
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 636
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Plastic technology is one of the fields where people can show their ability and performance both theoretically and practically. The Indian plastic and polymer industry has taken great strides. In the last few decades, the industry has grown to the status of a leading sector in the country with a sizable base. The material is gaining notable importance in different spheres of activity and the per capita consumption is increasing at a fast pace. Continuous advancements and developments in polymer technology, processing machineries, expertise and cost effective manufacturing is fast replacing the typical materials in different segments with plastics. Some examples of the specialty plastics are polytetra fluoroethylene (PTFE) , thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU), polysulphones (PSO), polyester sulphone (PES), polyarylates, polyamide imide (PAI), etc. Polyurethane is polymer composed of a chain of organic units joined by carbamate (urethane) links. Polyurethane polymers are formed by combining two bi or higher functional monomers. Urethane foam is an artificial material with several different uses. The manufacturing process can produce foams of varying densities and flexibilities. This means it can serve functions as diverse as bedding, packaging and footwear. It is important to note that urethane foam is most commonly used to refer to a material made from polyurethane. Furniture, bedding, automotive interiors, energy management, footwear and insulation utilize flexible foam technology due to its wide range of density, cushioning ability and versatility of use. Appliance (refrigeration, water heaters), construction panels, roofing boardstock, and spray applied insulation utilize rigid polyurethane foam due its superior insulating and mechanical properties to reduce energy consumption and enhance structural integrity of the finished product. The versatility of the technology and processability makes rigid polyurethane foam uniquely suited for other applications, like architectural molding, energy absorbing materials in automobiles, entry doors, and even picnic coolers. Polymer Energy system is an award winning, innovative, proprietary process to convert waste plastics into renewable energy. Polymers are the most rapidly growing sector of the materials industry. Some fundamentals of the book are properties and applications of speciality plastics, thermoplastic polyurethanes, formation of urethane foams, flexible foams, variables in the preparation of prepolymers, procedures for the preparation of prepolymers, catalyzed prepolymer preparation, application of flexible foams, applications of rigid foams, one-stage injection stretch blow moulding, pet material and applications, injection and co-injection preform technologies, pet film and sheet, plastics as safe & hygienic medium for packaging food & food products. The book covers processes and other required information for the manufacturing of different specialty plastics, Foams, PET and Pre form PET etc. This is very useful book for new entrepreneurs, technocrats, existing units, institutional libraries etc. TAGS Applications of speciality plastics, Business guidance for PET Preform and Plastics industry, Business guidance to clients, Business Plan for a Startup Business, Business start-up, Flexible and Rigid Foams, Flexible Polyurethane Foam, Flexible Polyurethane Foam: Industry, Foam manufacturing process, Foam production process, Formation of urethane foams, How polyurethane foam is made, How polyurethane foam is made, How to make polyurethane foam, How to Start a Foam Production Company, How to Start a PET Preform Production Business, How to Start a Plastic Recycling Manufacturing Business, How to Start a Specialty plastic Manufacturing Business?, How to start a successful PET Preform business, How to Start Specialty plastic Processing Industry in India, Indian polyurethane foam market, Manufacturing of Flexible Foams, Manufacturing of Foams, Manufacturing of Injection and Co-Injection Preform, Manufacturing of Pet & Preform, Manufacturing of Pet Film and Sheet, Manufacturing of Plastic products, Manufacturing of Preform bottles, Manufacturing of Rigid Foams, Manufacturing of Urethane Foams, Manufacturing Polyurethane foams, Most Profitable Specialty plastic Processing Business Ideas, New business model for specialty plastics, New small scale ideas in Specialty plastic processing industry, PE foam, PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) sheets, PET Bottle Making, PET Preform and Plastics Business, PET Preform Based Small Scale Industries Projects, PET Preform making machine factory, PET Preform Making Small Business Manufacturing, PET Preform Making, Pet preform manufacturing process, Pet preform manufacturing, PET Preform Plastic Injection Molding, PET Processing - Injection Molding Plastics Technology, Plastic Manufacturing Company - Business Plan, Plastic packaging industry, Plastic Protective Packaging, Polyethylene foam, Polyurethane Rigid Foam manufacturing process, Polyurethanes, Preform Injection Molding Production, Process technology books, Production of Polyurethane Foam, Production of rigid polyurethane foam, Profitable growth with Specialty plastics business, Profitable Small Scale PET Preform and Plastics Manufacturing, Properties of speciality plastics, PU foam manufacturing process, Setting up and opening your Specialty plastic Business, Small scale Commercial PET Preform making, Small scale PET Preform production line, Small Scale Specialty plastic Processing Projects, Speciality Plastics, Specialty plastic Based Profitable Projects, Specialty plastic Processing Industry in India, Specialty plastic Processing Projects, Specialty Plastics and Polymer Additives Businesses, Specialty plastics business, Start Your Own Pet Bottle Business, Starting a PET Preform Business, Starting a plastics product manufacturing, Start-up Business Plan for PET Preform Business, Startup ideas, Startup Project for Specialty plastic Business, Startup
Author: Sherman J. Maisel
Author: National Economic Development Office. Structural Analysis Committee
Author: United States Congress. House. Banking and Currency Committee
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Author: Ivan S. Macdonald
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Banking and Currency