Schlick, H (1983) Temporary heating in construction contracts. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 109(4), pp. 447-459. ISSN 0733-9364
Abstract
It appears that in construction projects extending through winter with freezing temperatures, the cost of temporary heating is not always equitably resolved between the parties in a contract. Although existing guidelines have been initiated since 1964 by the construction industry, the bid allowances in calendar days and cost perdiem of heating, as suggested, have not been implemented. The three case studies described with varying structures and heating systems, show how heating costs are affected by changes beyond the General Contractor's control. These costs can be substantial; however, they can be minimized if owner, designer, contractor and mechanical subcontractor can co-operate.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Index terms: | construction contract, construction industry, case study, heating system, designer, owner, freezing, construction project, subcontractor, winter, general contractor |
| Subjects: | industry analysis, sociology, production management, energy systems, environmental science, practitioner, climate science, profession, data collection methods, contract type |
| Topics: | Sustainability, Procurement, Stakeholder Management, Roles and Professions, Research Practice, Project Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTE |
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