Managing corrosion on the internet

摘要

Corrosion has for decades cost Britain (and almost certainly other countries) more than 4% of its GDP. Whilst investment has not been insignificant, we have probably only touched the surface of the problems caused by such a prevalent phenomenon. In addition, we rarely embrace direct corrosion protection methods for new construction, apparently learning no lessons from the past. In 1998, Sir John Egan reported to the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions (DETR) recommending radical change to "rethink construction". In this report, he states that IT will play a significant role in achieving change, but in parallel, long term relationships and supplier partnerships should be encouraged in order to make a difference in terms of quality and efficiency.