All Costs articles – Page 4

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    What it costs: Synthetic resin floors

    2009-01-30T00:00:00Z

    These hardwearing floors come in a baffling array of types, but fear not: Peter Mayer of Building LifePlans is here to simplify matters

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    What it costs: Pervious paving

    2008-12-05T00:00:00Z

    Sustainable urban drainage systems are a must for school and hospital developments. Peter Mayer of Building LifePlans gives the whole-life costs of one solution

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    What it costs: Garage doors

    2008-09-05T00:00:00Z

    Residential garage doors come in a variety of shapes, sizes, finishes and styles. Peter Mayer of Building LifePlans considers their maintenance issues and lifecycle costs

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    Cost model: The benefits of TV via LAN

    2008-06-03T00:00:00Z

    Replacing conventional TV distribution systems with LAN technology saves money and prevents low-tech problems such as ghosting, says Davis Langdon Mott Green Wall

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    What it costs: Textile floor coverings

    2007-05-04T00:00:00Z

    The whole-life costs of textile floor coverings can be distinctly pricey for commercial and domestic buildings. Peter Mayer of Building LifePlans reviews the options

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    What it costs: windows

    2007-04-05T00:00:00Z

    There are a lot of variables to consider when specifying windows. Peter Mayer of Building LifePlans tots up the numbers for different options

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    What it costs: ceramic tiles

    2007-03-02T00:00:00Z

    Ceramic tiles have come a long way since ancient Egypt. Peter Mayer of Building LifePlans considers the options

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    What to specify: flooring

    2007-01-19T00:00:00Z

    Everything you could possibly want to do to a floor is covered this week, from laying it, carpeting it, heating it, colouring it and protecting it, to fixing balconies and inserting sockets into it.

  • News

    What it costs: timber internal doors

    2006-11-17T00:00:00Z

    There are so many timber internal doors on the market, it can be hard to see the wood for the trees. Peter Mayer of Building LifePlans helps specifers pick the right product

  • This naturally ventilated Essex office was designed by Aukett Fitzroy Robinson. It was built on a sloping site, so the lowest floor is above ground at the front of the building, but below it at the rear
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    Whole-life costs: Basements

    2006-09-22T00:00:00Z

    In this quarter’s comparison of whole-life costs, David Weight of Currie & Brown digs deep into the financial pros and cons of adding a basement or half-basement to your building

  • Integrated steel 3
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    Whole-life costs: Concrete vs steel

    2006-06-23T00:00:00Z

    What are the environmental, capital cost and lifetime cost differences between a building with a steel frame and one built using concrete? David Weight of cost consultant Currie & Brown applies the firm’s Live Options modelling system to find out

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    Costs: Entrance flooring systems

    2006-05-05T00:00:00Z

    Entrance flooring systems tend to be short-life components with high whole-life costs. Peter Mayer of Building LifePlans assesses options and costs for entrance matting

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    Costs: Concrete repairs

    2006-03-16T16:59:00Z

    The concrete repair sector is big business, but work is often done haphazardly, causing worse problems. Anthony Waterman of BRE examines repair options and their whole-life costs

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    Costs: Floor coverings

    2006-01-20T10:01:00Z

    The cost of floor coverings can be a significant factor in a fit-out and the subsequent cleaning and maintenance regimes. Anthony Waterman of BRE looks at the whole-life costs

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    Costs: Acoustic flooring solutions

    2005-09-20T17:26:00Z

    Complaints about noise transmission in the home are on the up. Peter Mayer of Building LifePlans looks at the choice of acoustic flooring solutions and analyses their whole-life costs

  • In built up areas, wind turbines are often located on top of buildings
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    Cost model: Renewable energy

    2005-08-02T00:00:00Z

    In this month’s engineering services cost model, Davis Langdon Mott Green Wall presents a round-up of the principal options for renewable energy and where they can be best installed

  • Features

    Costs: Sealant joints

    2005-05-17T15:27:00Z

    Sealant joints may be the weakest link in a facade. Peter Mayer of Building LifePlans runs through key whole-life performance and costs issues for sealant options

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    Costs: Moisture damage in timber floorings

    2005-05-06T14:57:00Z

    How much does it cost to ensure your timber flooring complies with regulations on preventing moisture damage? Peter Mayer of Building LifePlans compares various specification options

  • London’s Almeida theatre won £1.5m from the Arts Council for England to improve seating, refurbish backstage and extend its foyer
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    Cost model: Theatres

    2005-04-22T00:00:00Z

    Davis Langdon looks at the design and value drivers, operational considerations, procurement issues and of course costs associated with theatre new-build and refurbishment

  • Improvement to schools, resulting in high-quality schemes such as this primary school in Cheshire built by Willmott Dixon, is a significant cost driver
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    Cost model update, February 2005

    2005-02-25T00:00:00Z

    In this special cost model update, Davis Langdon looks at 18 building types – including offices, stadiums, theatres, schools, hospitals, housing and supermarkets – and adds the latest figures and current cost drivers