Design Economics Flashcards
1
Q
How is value for money delivered in construction projects
A
Performance
Time
Cost
2
Q
Design cost parameters (exhaustive)
A
Site considerations
Building size
Plan shape
Total height
Storey height
Circulation space
Envelope area
Construction method
Groupings of buildings
Design details
Structural morphology
MMC
3
Q
How does building size affect cost
A
Economies of scale
Management costs
Plan shape
4
Q
How is wall/floor area calculated
A
External wall area / GIFA
5
Q
How is planning efficiency calculated
A
Useable area / total area (%)
