Book Description

The SmartLIFE project commissioned, designed and built 106 new homes on three sites in Cambridgeshire using innovative construction systems (panelised steel frame, panelised timber frame and insulating concrete formwork) alongside traditional brick and block construction. This report outlines the project and the extensive programme of measurement and monitoring undertaken by BRE on site over a two-year period. It presents key findings from the project and draws essential lessons about modern methods of construction in relation to costs, speed of build, affordability and quality, and sustainability. The report also includes a CD Rom with a detailed technical report on the project.

Pages: 28

Format: A4 - plus CD Rom

Illustrations: 9 line drawings, 23 photos

Contents
Partners in the SmartLIFE project
Foreword
Background
- SmartLIFE: MMC
Aims of SmartLIFE
- Providing answers
The SmartLIFE housing project
The importance of monitoring
Measurement: CaliBRE
Measurement: SMARTAudit Project findings
- Key Finding 1: Site-specific issues
- Key Finding 2: Construction process
- Key Finding 3: Design time
- Key Finding 4: Impact of early stages
- Key Finding 5: Non-value-added time
- Key Finding 6: Costs
Cost information
Lessons learned
Conclusions: the way forward

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