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Language: English Series: Building ; 273(8517) 22 February 2008, 76-78(3)Publication details: 2008Subject(s): Summary: Reviews a software programme which is being developed by BLP to simply calculate the life cycle cost of housing. Explains how the software calculates the life cycle cost figure in three steps and uses just 50 to 100 components rather the 300 used by other models. Also outlines how many separate calculations are usually required to generate a basic life cycle cost model and mentions UK guidance on life cycle costing that is due later in the year.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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Reviews a software programme which is being developed by BLP to simply calculate the life cycle cost of housing. Explains how the software calculates the life cycle cost figure in three steps and uses just 50 to 100 components rather the 300 used by other models. Also outlines how many separate calculations are usually required to generate a basic life cycle cost model and mentions UK guidance on life cycle costing that is due later in the year.