Design economics for the built environment : impact of sustainability on project evaluation

Design economics for the built environment impact of sustainability on project evaluation

Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Robinson, Herbert W. (Herbert William), editor (editor)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Chichester, England ; West Sussex, England : Wiley Blackwell 2015.
Edición:1st ed
Materias:
Construction industry > Environmental aspects.
Construction projects > Environmental aspects > Evaluation.
Sustainable buildings > Design and construction > Economic aspects.
Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009849120706719
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Intro
  • Title Page
  • Copyright Page
  • Contents
  • Editors and Contributors
  • Foreword
  • Preface
  • Part I Theories, Principles and Approaches
  • Chapter 1 Economic Context, Policy Environment and the Changing Role of Design Economists
  • 1.1 Introduction
  • 1.2 The economic context
  • 1.3 Globalisation of construction market
  • 1.4 The policy environment and the construction industry
  • 1.5 Current and emerging role of design economists
  • References
  • Chapter 2 Theories and Principles of Design Economics
  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 Factors affecting design costs and benefits
  • 2.3 Capital cost theory
  • 2.4 Whole life cost theory
  • 2.5 Value management theory
  • 2.6 Value of design theory
  • 2.7 Carter's model
  • 2.8 Resource‐based theory
  • References
  • Chapter 3 New Approaches and Rules of Measurement for Cost Estimating and Planning
  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 The standardisation of cost estimating
  • 3.3 The RICS NRM 1
  • 3.4 RIBA plan of work, RICS estimating, cost planning and NRM 1
  • 3.5 Cost estimating and cost planning
  • 3.6 Elemental Standard Form of Cost Analysis (SFCA)
  • 3.7 Benchmarking (cost limits)
  • 3.8 Building information modelling
  • 3.9 Concluding remarks
  • References
  • Chapter 4 The Relationship between Building Height and Construction Costs
  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 Research in the 1970s and 1980s
  • 4.3 More recent research in Hong Kong and Shanghai
  • 4.4 Conclusions
  • References
  • Chapter 5 Appraisal of Design to Determine Viability of Development Schemes
  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Assessing costs and benefits of design alternatives
  • 5.3 Appraisal of design using discounting methods
  • 5.4 Appraisal of design using residual technique
  • 5.5 Case study of the blackfriars development project
  • 5.6 Concluding remarks
  • References
  • Chapter 6 Eco-cost Associated with Tall Buildings
  • 6.1 Introduction.
  • 6.2 Overview of the Dutch housing market and land use planning
  • 6.3 Eco-costs/value ratio and the EVR model
  • 6.4 Applying the EVR model to housing
  • 6.5 EVR and tall buildings
  • 6.6 Embedding EVR in other sustainable ranking methods
  • 6.7 Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 7 Productivity in Construction Projects
  • 7.1 Introduction
  • 7.2 Concept and measurement of productivity
  • 7.3 Previous literature on factors affecting site productivity
  • 7.4 Productivity survey
  • 7.5 Proposed framework for site productivity
  • 7.6 Conclusion and further research
  • References
  • Chapter 8 Design Variables and Whole-Life Cost Modelling
  • 8.1 Introduction
  • 8.2 Whole-life cost modelling
  • 8.3 Steps in LCC modelling
  • 8.4 Design principles to optimise lcc
  • 8.5 A worked example of an office façade
  • 8.6 Inclusion of carbon emissions into wlc modelling
  • 8.7 Limitations of wlc
  • 8.8 Concluding remarks
  • References
  • Chapter 9 Procurement and Contract Strategy: Risks Allocation and Construction Cost
  • 9.1 Introduction
  • 9.2 Procurement strategy and contract selection
  • 9.3 Wembley stadium case study
  • 9.4 Allocation of risks and forms of contract
  • 9.5 Risks and construction costs
  • 9.6 Procurement systems and contract issues
  • 9.7 Alternative forms of procurement
  • 9.8 Concluding remarks
  • References
  • Chapter 10 Sustainable Design, Investment and Value
  • 10.1 Introduction
  • 10.2 Formulation of project goals
  • 10.3 Identifying value-related characteristics
  • 10.4 The performance approach
  • 10.5 Use of sustainability assessment systems
  • 10.6 Relationship between sustainable credentials and value
  • 10.7 Concluding remarks
  • References
  • Chapter 11 Carbon Reduction and Fiscal Incentives for Sustainable Design
  • 11.1 Introduction
  • 11.2 Key drivers of owners and occupiers
  • 11.3 Reducing demand for energy in buildings.
  • 11.4 Fiscal drivers
  • 11.5 Reliefs and allowances
  • 11.6 Subsidies and incentives
  • 11.7 Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 12 Environmental Assessment Tools: An Overview of the UK's BREEAM and the US's LEED
  • 12.1 Introduction
  • 12.2 Context and the need to design to reduce carbon emission
  • 12.3 Key features of environmental assessment tools
  • 12.4 The Breeam tool
  • 12.5 The leed tool
  • 12.6 Concluding remarks
  • References
  • Chapter 13 Space Planning and Organisational Performance
  • 13.1 Introduction
  • 13.2 Organisational performance and innovative work settings
  • 13.3 Hypotheses and test results
  • 13.4 Discussion
  • 13.5 Conclusions
  • References
  • Chapter 14 Achieving Zero Carbon in Sustainable Communities
  • 14.1 Introduction
  • 14.2 Key concepts and principles
  • 14.3 Key features of decentralised energy networks
  • 14.4 Activity-based design approach
  • 14.5 Key steps in the design process
  • 14.6 Evaluating energy, space and land requirements
  • 14.7 Concluding remarks
  • References
  • Chapter 15 Flood Risk Mitigation: Design Considerations and Cost Implications for New and Existing Buildings
  • 15.1 Introduction
  • 15.2 Increasing challenges of flooding due to global warming and urban development
  • 15.3 Flood mitigation
  • 15.4 Flood mitigation consideration for new buildings at design stage
  • 15.5 Implications of mitigation measures in terms of building cost
  • 15.6 Implications of mitigation measures in terms of property value and insurance cost
  • 15.7 Conclusions
  • References
  • Part II Industry Perspective, Case Studies and Implications for Curriculum Development
  • Chapter 16 Reusing Knowledge and Leveraging Technology to Reduce Design and Construction Costs
  • 16.1 Introduction
  • 16.2 Knowledge reuse in construction processes and projects
  • 16.3 Knowledge reuse in construction projects.
  • 16.4 Leveraging knowledge systems to reduce time and costs
  • 16.5 4Projects knowledge solution
  • 16.6 Case studies and discussions
  • 16.7 Concluding remarks
  • References
  • Chapter 17 Sustainable Design Economics and Property Valuation: An Industry Perspective
  • 17.1 Introduction
  • 17.2 Sustainable design economics and property valuation
  • 17.3 Data collection
  • 17.4 UK government impact
  • 17.5 The valuation process
  • 17.6 Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 18 Cost Planning of Construction Projects: An Industry Perspective
  • 18.1 Introduction
  • 18.2 Concept and format of a cost plan
  • 18.3 How a cost plan is put together
  • 18.4 How the cost plan evolves through the riba design stages
  • 18.5 Main factors that affect the overall cost of a building
  • 18.6 Impact of sustainability on cost plans
  • 18.7 Recent developments in BIM and the implications for cost planning
  • 18.8 Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 19 Life Cycle Costing and Sustainability Assessments: An Industry Perspective with Case Studies
  • 19.1 Introduction
  • 19.2 Sustainability considerations in design
  • 19.3 Using the life cycle costing standards
  • 19.4 Case study 1 - whole building
  • 19.5 Case study 2 - lighting
  • 19.6 Concluding remarks
  • References
  • Chapter 20 Designing Super-Tall Buildings for Increased Resilience: New Measures and Cost Considerations
  • 20.1 Introduction
  • 20.2 Challenges of tall buildings and the need for increased resilience
  • 20.3 Factors influencing design and cost of tall buildings
  • 20.4 Design of counter-terrorism measures
  • 20.5 Cost of new measures and design
  • 20.6 Concluding remarks
  • References
  • Chapter 21 Building Information Modelling: A New Approach to Design, Quantification, Costing, and Schedule Management with Case Studies
  • 21.1 Introduction
  • 21.2 Concept of Bim
  • 21.3 Integration and dataflow.
  • 21.8 Conclusion and future directions
  • References
  • Chapter 22 Case Study: Value Engineering and Management Focusing on Groundworks and Piling Packages
  • 22.1 Introduction
  • 22.2 Why VM?
  • 22.3 When and where is VM applied?
  • 22.4 Value management implemention and tools used
  • 22.5 Practical benefits and savings
  • 22.6 Reflection and concluding remarks
  • Chapter 23 Case Study: Value Engineering of a New Office Development with Retail Provision
  • 23.1 Introduction
  • 23.2 Why value management?
  • 23.3 When and where is value management applied?
  • 23.4 Value management implementation and tools used
  • 23.5 Practical benefits and savings
  • 23.6 Concluding remarks
  • Chapter 24 Case Studies: Sustainable Design, Innovation and Competitiveness in Construction Firms
  • 24.1 Introduction
  • 24.2 Background and context
  • 24.4 Case studies
  • 24.5 Findings and discussions
  • 24.6 Concluding Remarks
  • References
  • Chapter 25 Case Study: Retrofitting Building Services Design and Sustainability: Star Island
  • 25.1 Introduction
  • 25.2 Initial study or analysis to identify problems
  • 25.3 Funding for capital improvement plan
  • 25.4 Evaluation of design options and the cost implications
  • 25.5 Proposed design solution and costs
  • 25.6 Concluding remarks
  • References
  • Chapter 26 Case Studies: Maximising Design and Construction Opportunities through Fiscal Incentives
  • 26.1 Introduction
  • 26.2 Strategic considerations
  • 26.3 Capital allowances planning
  • 26.4 Enhanced capital allowances (ECA)
  • 26.5 Land remediation relief (LRR)
  • 26.6 Value added tax
  • 26.7 Taxation anti-avoidance
  • 26.8 Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 27 Mapping Sustainability in the Quantity Surveying Curriculum: Educating Tomorrow's Design Economists
  • 27.1 Introduction
  • 27.2 Literature review on sustainability issues.
  • 27.3 Development of the Sustainability Framework.

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