Financial Consideration

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    What is Construction Cost?

    Total cost of work to the owner for all project elements.

    What influences construction costs?

    Factors include location, project size, and quality of plans.

    What is a Design Estimate?

    Reflects design progress and helps in planning costs.

    How does a Screening Estimate differ from a Detailed Estimate?

    Screening relies on past data; detailed is accurate with defined scope.

    What is a Bid Estimate?

    Prepared by contractors to secure a construction project.

    What are Quantity Takeoffs?

    Measurements of materials and labor needed for a project.

    What is a Control Estimate?

    Baseline for assessing and controlling actual construction costs.

    What is a Cube Rate Cost Estimate?

    Calculated by multiplying plinth area with building height.

    What is a Revised Cost Estimate?

    Prepared when original estimate exceeds by 5% or more.

    What are Operating & Maintenance Costs?

    Costs for energy and maintenance to keep systems operational.

    What is Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA)?

    Assesses total cost of an asset over its life cycle.

    What factors affect LCCA?

    Includes initial costs, operating costs, and lifespan.

    What is the Cost of Ownership?

    Total of initial costs plus operating and maintenance costs.

    What is Sensitivity Analysis?

    Identifies impact of uncertain input values on economic evaluation.

    What is Break-Even Analysis?

    Determines maximum input cost for a project to break even.