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Gossage, S. M. – Building Research, 1974
(A paper presented at Building Research Institute conference, Washington, D.C., November 27, 1973.) (Author)
Descriptors: Construction Industry, Cooperative Programs, Coordination, Metric System
Bowen, Gordon – Building Research, 1974
(A paper presented at Building Institute Conference, Washington, D.C., Nov. 27, 1973.) (Author)
Descriptors: Construction Industry, Cooperative Programs, Coordination, Metric System
Milton, Hans J. – Building Research, 1974
(A paper presented at Building Research Institute conference, Washington, D.C., November 27, 1973.) (Author)
Descriptors: Construction Industry, Cooperative Programs, Coordination, Metric System
Turner, S. Gerry – Building Research, 1974
A change to the metric system -- the International System of Units -- in the building construction industry would require a federal agency to administer a nationally coordinated program with representation of the various building construction industries. The program should include a carefully planned sequence of events for transition and a…
Descriptors: Construction Industry, Cooperative Programs, Coordination, Metric System
Wehrli, Robert – Building Research, 1974
Discusses differe nces between "soft" and "hard" conversion to metrication; what benefits or problems might be expected; the role of engineering standards; the role of modular precoordination as an adjunct to engineering standards; and how metrication might be turned to advantage for the users of buildings. (A paper presented at Building Research…
Descriptors: Construction Industry, Human Factors Engineering, Metric System, Modular Building Design
Linden, Carl Vander – Building Research, 1974
Three groups appear to be in a position to lead the construction industry in adopting metrication: the building materials manufacturers industry associations, the architectural community, and the building code and standards organization. (A paper presented at Building Research Institute conference, Washington, D.C., November 27, 1973.) (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Construction Industry, Coordination, Metric System, Modular Building Design
Simmons, H. Leslie – Building Research, 1974
Architects favor metrication because it should unify the construction industry by eliminating a proliferation of sizes, mismatched uncoordinated products and procedures; and also because it should be economically feasible. (A paper presented at Building Research Institute conference, Washington, D.C., November 27, 1973.) (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Architects, Building Systems, Construction Industry, Cost Effectiveness
