Unit 1 the owner ’ s perspective 第 1 单元业主的观点 1
2 Major Types of Construction 1
2 大建筑类型 Since most owners are generally interested in acquiring only a specific type of constructed facility , they should be aware of the common industrial practices for the type of construction pertinent to them [1]
Likewise , the construction industry is a conglomeration of quite diverse segments and products
Some owners may procure a constructed facility only once in a long while and tend to look for short term advantages
However ,many owners require periodic acquisition of new facilities and/or rehabilitation of existing facilities
It is to their advantage to keep the construction industry healthy and productive
Collectively, the owners have more power to influence the construction industry than they