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Housing (Scotland): Report of Committee of Inquiry Into the High Cost of Building Working Class Dwellings in Scotland (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Uncovering the high cost of building working-class housing in Scotland
This official report examines why construction costs rose and offers practical steps to reduce them. It tracks policy, materials, wages, and market conditions to explain the price rise and its impact on local authorities and residents.
The book summarizes the inquiry, the evidence gathered from government offices, contractors, and builders, and the context of post‑war housing programs. It presents the committee’s findings and a set of concrete recommendations aimed at delivering more affordable homes while maintaining quality and safety.
- How material costs and labor wages shaped housing prices after the war
- Strategies for improving procurement, standardisation, and competition
- Recommendations on subsidies, auditing, and project planning
- Considerations for local authorities, private enterprise, and reconstruction
Ideal for readers interested in housing policy, public works, and Scottish social history.
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Housing (Scotland) (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book arises from an investigation into the reasons for the high cost of building working-class dwellings in Scotland after World War I. The author explores the shortage of resources and labor, which combined with a sudden increase in demand to drive up prices. The author also discusses the state of housing in Scotland at the time, and the factors that contributed to the poor quality of housing for working-class people. The author concludes by offering recommendations for how to reduce the cost of building working-class housing, including extending the subsidy period for housing, reviewing the allocation of financial responsibility between the state and local authorities, and standardizing building materials. This book will be of interest to anyone interested in the history of housing in Scotland, or in the economics of housing in general. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332141104_0
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Housing Scotland Report of Committee of Inquiry Into the High Cost of Building Working Class Dwellings in Scotland Classic Reprint
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