Life expectancy of building components
Harvey, N
Life expectancy of building components - 2001 - CSM November/December 2001, 30-31(2) .
Looks at the role of life expectancy of materials and components in the assessment of whole life costing. Reports on the Building Maintenance Information (BMI) survey carried out to provide information about the general performance of materials and buildings in use. Lists the basic causes of deterioration in buildings given in BS 7453 and highlights the six main forms of obsolescence outlined in the RICS guidance note on life cycle costing. Concludes that the BMI survey of 125 common building components provides typical, minimum and maximum life expectancy as well as general guidance on factors to consider when assessing life expectancy and causes of early deterioration. References. Tables.
LIFE EXPECTANCY
LIFE CYCLE COSTING
WHOLE-LIFE COSTING
BUILT ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING COSTS
BUILDING COMPONENTS
BUILT ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING MATERIALS
BMI
BS 7453
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Life expectancy of building components - 2001 - CSM November/December 2001, 30-31(2) .
Looks at the role of life expectancy of materials and components in the assessment of whole life costing. Reports on the Building Maintenance Information (BMI) survey carried out to provide information about the general performance of materials and buildings in use. Lists the basic causes of deterioration in buildings given in BS 7453 and highlights the six main forms of obsolescence outlined in the RICS guidance note on life cycle costing. Concludes that the BMI survey of 125 common building components provides typical, minimum and maximum life expectancy as well as general guidance on factors to consider when assessing life expectancy and causes of early deterioration. References. Tables.
LIFE EXPECTANCY
LIFE CYCLE COSTING
WHOLE-LIFE COSTING
BUILT ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING COSTS
BUILDING COMPONENTS
BUILT ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING MATERIALS
BMI
BS 7453
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT