life-cycle costing
Isaac Kremer/ July 3, 2024/ / 0 comments
The analysis of the total cost of a building or structure over an extended period of time, including initial hard cost and soft cost, maintenance costs, and replacement costs based on the life expectancy of its components; typically compares alternative components and systems; may be used in conjunction with a pro forma to determine alternative economic returns. (Bucher, 1996)