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Cannock Community Hospital. Measuring up.

W C Inman

    Health Estate Journal : Journal of the Institute of Hospital Engineering
    |October 6, 1991
    PubMed
    Summary

    Quantity surveyors played a key role in managing costs at Cannock Community Hospital. Their expertise was crucial for meeting the financial challenges of the project.

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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare Management
    • Construction Economics

    Background:

    • Cannock Community Hospital faced significant cost control challenges.
    • Effective financial management is critical in healthcare infrastructure projects.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the role of quantity surveyors in managing project costs.
    • To understand how quantity surveying contributes to cost control in hospital construction.

    Main Methods:

    • The study focuses on the described role of William C. Inman and Partners.
    • Analysis of the quantity surveyor's involvement in cost management.

    Main Results:

    • Quantity surveyors acted as key contenders in addressing cost control issues.
    • Their involvement was central to navigating the financial complexities of the hospital project.

    Conclusions:

    • The quantity surveyor's role is vital for successful cost control in healthcare construction.
    • Specialized expertise is essential for overcoming financial challenges in public projects.

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