How to Encourage Clients to Commission More Robust and Environmentally-Friendly Buildings?

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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CHAPTER 5: CLIENT DRIVERS WHEN COMMISSIONING BUILDINGS1

Introduction1

Clients3

Types of clients4

Client's Business Case6

Business Need7

Benefits7

Risks8

Funding10

Clients' perspective10

Cost11

Time12

Quality12

Summary13

CHAPTER 6: HOW TO ENCOURAGE CLIENTS TO COMMISSION ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY AND ROBUST BUILDINGS?1

Introduction1

What makes decision to go with robust buildings?2

What makes decision to go with environmentally friendly buildings?3

The specific issues relating to environmentally friendly and robust buildings4

How the issues are best handled?5

The Key Factors for Success5

Criteria for Measuring Success6

What makes a good client?6

The key stages for encouraging clients toward environmentally friendly and robust buildings6

Creating platform for change7

Understanding Current Provision7

Shaping Future Provision8

Moving Forward With Development8

Managing the Transition9

Managing and Monitoring the New Types9

Summary10

REFERENCES11

CHAPTER 5: CLIENT DRIVERS WHEN COMMISSIONING BUILDINGS

Introduction

Man is constantly improving the level of comfort of their homes, using advances in science and technology. We can say, building "home" - one of the most receptive to innovations industries. In addition, the requirements for modern living are so high that without using the most advanced technologies and materials were not met. (Ajzen 2000, pp.179-211)

Technology development of every modern material is impossible without improving the environmental component. Thus, chipboard (DSP) which is positioned as a cheaper product, moisture-resistant and durable material than the materials of solid wood served as a negative environmental example at the start of production of technology. For the production of particle board as a bridge until a few decades ago used toxic phenol formaldehyde resins in large quantities allocated free of formaldehyde. However, they were replaced by urea-safe formaldehyde. binding, the level of monomeric formaldehyde which is negligible. (Boonstra & Anink 2008, pp.23-32)

In addition; the modern types of particle board with laminated PVC coating can completely eliminate the release of formaldehyde. Environmental aspect of the production of polymers and, in particular, PVC has always been in the public spotlight. This fact had a major influence on its development and improvement. As a result of research and engineering efforts is actively pursued in the 70s, have been sharply reduced emissions of vinyl chloride monomer (which is formed of polyvinyl chloride) in the environment. Today the production of PVC in Europe is one of the most environmentally friendly. (Brown & Wahlers 2003, pp.38-47)

Sustainable living is the most up-to-date trend which has taken over the entire world. These days, people from every part of the world are influencing their lifestyles and opting for more sustainable ways. Sustainable living means to adopt ways of life which helps in preserving the environment and ...