Benefit-cost metrics for design coordination of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in multistory buildings

Journal of Construction Engineering and Management

Volumn 131, Issue 8, 2005, Pages 877-889

  Riley, David R ^a   Varadan, Priya ^b   James, Jennifer S ^c   Thomas, H Randolph ^c  

^a The Center for Nanotechnology Education and Utilization   (United States)

^b Gilbane Building Company   (United States)

^c PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Benefit cost ratios; Building design; Construction industry; Electrical systems; Mechanical systems; Plumbing

Indexed keywords

BENEFIT COST RATIOS; BUILDING DESIGN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS; MECHANICAL SYSTEMS;

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY; COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS; COSTS; ELECTRIC UTILITIES; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; PLUMBING;

STRUCTURAL DESIGN;

EID: 24944574152     PISSN: 07339364     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2005)131:8(877)     Document Type: Article

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