1. An integrated network of utilities and infrastructure

An integrated network of utilities and infrastructure Networks represent the largest part of the built environment. They are the fundamental backbone through which European social cohesion and economic growth is being promoted and developed....

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2. An integrated approach and unifying perspective to the networks

An integrated approach and unifying perspective to the networks is therefore proposed: integrated because it has to cover the whole life cycle (from conception through to construction and operation to eventual demolition and replacement), from...

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3. A people centric holistic

 A people centric holistic A people centric holistic approach is needed in order to meet the major challenges facing the society in an effective way: Worldwide demographic growth is creating the urgent need to implement the concepts of...

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4. A Caveat

 A Caveat A Caveat: The strategy hinges on several assumptions. First, there is a direct relationship of customer-satisfaction to revenue. Second, at this point the slope of the marginal revenue curve is greater than the slope of the marginal...

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5. All strategies have inherent risks

 All strategies have inherent risks All strategies have inherent risks. A do-nothing strategy has perhaps the greatest degree of risk – the competition will move forward. A me-too strategy guarantees parity with the competition at best -...

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