Al-Khaiat, H and Fereig, S M (1996) The role of precast concrete systems in Kuwaiti housing projects. Building Research & Information, 24(6), pp. 374-378. ISSN 0961-3218
Abstract
In-depth analysis of Kuwaiti precast concrete industry: advantages and limitations of each system outlined. The study shows that precast concrete systems can play a significant role in meeting housing demand in Kuwait, provided that the tendering procedures are modified and that the life-cycle cost of the building is considered rather than just the initial cost.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | housing; Kuwait; life-cycle cost; precast concrete |
| Index terms: | housing project, Kuwait, precast concrete, precast concrete industry, housing |
| Subjects: | building materials, construction type, industry analysis, housing and residential development, Geography |
| Topics: | Construction Technology, Construction Materials, Research Practice, Geographical Context, Urban Studies |
| Descriptive scope: | 2 PC |
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