Joint UK-Sweden Initiative on Sustainable Construction

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Dunston Innovation Centre
Gallions Ecopark, Thamesmead
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Österäng, Kristianstad
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The National Museum of World Culture
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Life-cycle costing made simple
Develop an organisational policy on Life Cycle Costing, Value and Performance
Take first steps appropriate to your organisation
Start early on new build projects
Refurbishing and maintaining the existing stock requires a different approach
Involve all the key players
Take a view on the ‘Life’ period and build in an appropriate inflation factor
Establish data collection systems to back up the Life Cycle Costing model
Review the performance of the Life Cycle Costing framework and information systems regularly
Focus on appropriate training of construction, maintenance and servicing staff
Acknowledge client priorities and other factors
Sustainable refurbishment
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