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Al-Sudairi, A A (2007) Evaluating the effect of construction process characteristics to the applicability of lean principles. Construction Innovation, 7(01), 99–121.
Dobbelsteen, A v d, Arets, M and Nunes, R (2007) Sustainable design of supporting structures: Optimal structural spans and component combinations for effective improvement of environmental performance. Construction Innovation, 7(01), 54–71.
Eaton, D, Akbiyikli, R, Lemos, T d, Gunnigan, L, Kutanis, R O, Casensky, M, Ladra, J and Sawalhi, N E (2007) An examination of the suitability of a UK PFI model within the Czech Republic, the Republic of Ireland, Palestine (Gaza-West Bank), Portugal and Turkey. Construction Innovation, 7(01), 122–42.
Fu, C, Kaya, S and Aouad, M K G (2007) The development of an IFC-based lifecycle costing prototype tool for building construction and maintenance: Integrating lifecycle costing to nD modelling. Construction Innovation, 7(01), 85–98.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Decision making; Life cycle costs; Modelling
- ISBN/ISSN: 1471-4175
- URL: http://www.emeraldinsight.com/10.1108/14714170710721313
- Abstract:
Purpose – This paper intends to focus on interoperability issues in IT-based the lifecycle costing (LCC) applications and on improving LCC decision making based on cost performances of various options of constructing techniques and materials, excluding energy calculations. Design/methodology/approach – This project mainly is an IT development project based on industry foundation classes (IFC) models. The LCC tool is fully compliant with the system architecture of the nD modelling tool, and is based on the integrated nD modelling interfaces, which are IFC compliant and integrated with an interactive virtual reality environment. The functions of the LCC tool also provide integrated costs, database management and automatic calculations of some complicated LCC algorithms. Findings – The advantages identified are as follows: First, this IFC-based LCC tool demonstrates the interoperable delivery of building design information across different CAD systems. Second, the development techniques adopted in this case are more practical and cost- effective due to the easily accessible auxiliary tools. This also promotes the flexibility of the IFC-based development. Research limitations/implications – The lack of real historical data of LCC collected from previous projects is still a major barrier to applying this tool in practice. The future research and development of this LLC tool will look at the lifecycle costing of building service and energy consumption. Originality/value – The paper introduces the development of IFC based applications in lifecycle costing. Record 33.
Hao, J L, Hills, M J and Huang, T (2007) A simulation model using system dynamic method for construction and demolition waste management in Hong Kong. Construction Innovation, 7(01), 7–21.
Linden, K A C v d, Kurvers, S S R, Raue, A A K and Boerstra, A A C (2007) Indoor climate guidelines in The Netherlands: Developments towards adaptive thermal comfort. Construction Innovation, 7(01), 72–84.
Tenpierik, M J, Cauberg, J J M and Thorsell, T I (2007) Integrating vacuum insulation panels in building constructions: an integral perspective. Construction Innovation, 7(01), 38–53.
Timmeren, A v and Sidler, D (2007) The sustainable implant: Decentralised sanitation and energy reuse (Desaer) in the built environment. Construction Innovation, 7(01), 22–37.