Practice Potential Risks/costs - Economics of Sustainable Construction
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Potential Risks/Costs

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Question 1 Easy

What does LCCA stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about what lifecycle means and what you analyze in costs.

Question 2 Easy

Name one factor that contributes to higher upfront costs in green buildings.

💡 Hint: Consider what makes green buildings expensive initially.

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Question 1

What are the two primary categories of costs discussed in this section?

Upfront costs and operational savings
Initial costs and maintenance savings
Certification costs and regulatory costs

💡 Hint: Think about the investments made before and after construction.

Question 2

True or False: Capital lock-in can prevent future investment flexibility.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when a lot of money is spent upfront.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Evaluate a hypothetical scenario where a green building's upfront cost is ₹3,000 per m². Assuming operational savings of ₹150 annually, calculate the payback period and discuss its implications.

💡 Hint: Remember, lower operational costs can make long-term investments more attractive.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze the impact of a technology learning curve that delays a project by six months, leading to increased costs. Calculate the overall financial impact of this delay if the total project cost was initially estimated at ₹5,000,000.

💡 Hint: Consider how delays can ripple outward and affect overall budget.

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