Achieving whole life value in infrastructure and buildings

Report BR 476

BRE, 2005
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Current

Supplement

Core Supplement

Series

Report

Abstract

Introduces the concept of making decisions based on broader criteria than just initial capital costs and taking account of the needs of a broader range of stakeholders than only those traditionally involved in the immediate decision-making process. The main purpose of the guide is to encourage the move towards using these broader criteria as described above for investment appraisal, and to bring about not only business benefits but also benefits to a wider range of stakeholders.

Author

Bourke, K. et al

ISBN

9781860817373

Subjects

  • Building structure
  • Special subject areas
  • Environmental issues/energy
  • Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
  • Legal issues and management
  • Quality control
  • Green issues/sustainability/green buildings
  • Life cycle analysis

Publisher History

BRE is a building science centre that generates new knowledge through research. This is used to create products, tools and standards that drive positive change across the built environment. BRE helps its government and private sector clients meet the significant environmental, social and economic challenges they face in delivering homes, buildings and communities. BRE is owned by the BRE Trust, a registered charity. The Trust uses the profits made by the BRE companies to fund research and education that advances knowledge of the built environment.

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