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Whole life appraisal for construction

By: Contributor(s): Language: English Publication details: Oxford Blackwells 2005Description: ix,182p. ; 25cmISBN:
  • 0632050462
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 692.5
Summary: Whole life appraisal entails a review not just of the capital costs of a project, but also the running and maintenance costs and is increasingly being required by clients seeking maximum value for money. This book provides an introduction to the subject, discusses issues such as investment appraisal and life expectancy of components, and shows by means of case studies how to carry out a whole life appraisal. Glossary, references and bibliography.

Whole life appraisal entails a review not just of the capital costs of a project, but also the running and maintenance costs and is increasingly being required by clients seeking maximum value for money. This book provides an introduction to the subject, discusses issues such as investment appraisal and life expectancy of components, and shows by means of case studies how to carry out a whole life appraisal. Glossary, references and bibliography.