All Cost model articles – Page 9

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    Cost model: High-rise housing refurbishment

    2002-12-13T00:00:00Z

    The government is reappraising the UK’s social housing in order to meet its decent homes target by 2010. Here, Davis Langdon & Everest examines the costs, key issues and associated problems of refurbishing a tower block

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    Cost model: 21st-century university building

    2002-11-01T00:00:00Z

    The government wants 50% of 18-30-year-olds to be educated to degree level by 2010, and expects universities to compete in international research markets. So what buildings are required to help meet these objectives? In its latest cost model, Davis Langdon & Everest examines the 21st-century university building

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    Cost study: Phoenix Natural Gas HQ

    2002-10-18T00:00:00Z

    Northern Ireland’s gas supplier didn’t want to have to pay astronomical energy bills, fall behind and end up suing itself for its own money. Cartwright Pickard Architects and QS Gardiner & Theobold explain how the team managed to avert this fate by delivering a building that not only achieved a ...

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    Cost model: Tall buildings

    2002-09-06T00:00:00Z

    Despite the fate of the World Trade Centre, developer interest in tall buildings hasn’t diminished – and will increase if the mayor’s plan for London is put into effect. Here Davis Langdon & Everest, Arup and Mott Green and Wall summarise the key issues and examine the costs of building ...

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    Cost model: Energy savings

    2002-08-02T00:00:00Z

    Following April’s budget, landlords can claim tax relief if they invest in energy-efficient technologies. But will these savings cover the extra initial outlay? Patrick Murdock, head of capital allowances consulting at Cyril Sweett, and Simon Harris, associate in the firm’s engineering services cost management team, use the case study of ...

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    Cost model: Hotel refurbishment

    2002-06-14T00:00:00Z

    Despite sharp drops in profitability over the past year, hotel operators continue to invest heavily in refurbishment. In this quarter’s cost model, Davis Langdon & Everest examines the key elements and challenges of hotel refurbishment, giving detailed costs for guest rooms and front-of-house areas

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    Cost study: Warwick University International Manufacturing Centre

    2002-05-10T00:00:00Z

    Partnering and value engineering helped slice 5% off time and cost on the third phase of Warwick University’s International Manufacturing Centre. This Movement for Innovation demonstration project is reviewed by Warwick University, Edward Cullinan Architects and Northcroft

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    Cost model: Britain's schools

    2002-04-19T00:00:00Z

    The government’s investment of billions in Britain’s schools has raised the question of how that money can be spent most efficiently and effectively. Davis Langdon & Everest examines education from the point of view of policy and design, and gives cost breakdowns for two typical school building types

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    Cost study: Coin Street housing

    2002-03-15T00:00:00Z

    Haworth Tompkins’ design for Coin Street on London’s South Bank has been hailed as a new model for high-density inner-city housing. In this project review Coin Street Community Builders, Haworth Tompkins Architects and Davis Langdon & Everest look at the project’s design costs

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    Cost study: West Lothian College

    2002-02-22T00:00:00Z

    A brand new campus developed on a greenfield site in Livingston, procured through PFI by trading in the former college site, was the best way to offer West Lothian College real value for money. HBG Construction and architect RMJM Scotland explain how they accommodated both traditional and high-tech styles – ...

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    Cost model: Prefabrication and preassembly

    2002-02-15T00:00:00Z

    How can prefabrication and preassembly deliver the buildings that clients and designers aspire to? In this cost model, Davis Langdon & Everest looks at case studies of recent applications of preassembly techniques

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    Cost model: Effect of Part L revisions on business parks and offices

    2001-11-30T00:00:00Z

    The revisions to Part L of the ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV Regulations come into force on 1 April 2002, and many schemes on the drawing board will need to comply. Davis Langdon & Everest, in conjunction with consulting engineer Oscar Faber, explains how the revisions will impact on business parks and city centre ...

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    Cost study: Housing for young people

    2001-10-12T00:00:00Z

    Harlow Foyer, a Housing Forum demonstration project for housing young people, used timber-frame construction and partnering principles to come in on time and on budget.

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    Cost model: Shopping centres

    2001-10-05T00:00:00Z

    As government planning policy drives retail developments back into city centres, the design and construction issues of urban schemes have never been more complex. In this month’s cost model, Davis Langdon & Everest, in association with architect Geoffrey Reid Associates, sets out the key issues and examines the advantages, disadvantages ...

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    Cost model: PFI projects

    2001-09-07T00:00:00Z

    The government has swept aside opposition and committed itself to the use of the private sector in delivering public services. With private finance sure to have a growing role in the government’s building programme, it’s time to ask if PFI will be able to deliver. Davis Langdon & Everest reviews ...

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    Cost model: Co-location centres

    2001-05-25T00:00:00Z

    The co-location centre market is set for strong long-term growth. Davis Langdon & Everest and specialist M&E cost consultant Mott Green and Wall explain the high level of electrical and mechanical services required and provide a cost breakdown for a model development

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    Whole-life cost study: Egg's Pride Park

    2001-05-11T00:00:00Z

    Almost two years after its first call centre cost model, ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV revisits Egg’s Pride Park, updating the whole-life costs and comparing it with a model call centre by Citex

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    Cost study: Oldham bus station

    2001-05-04T00:00:00Z

    At-a-glance guide Oldham Bus Station, Greater Manchester Project:New central bus station incorporating travel shop and public toilets Client:Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council in conjunction with Greater Manchester Transport Executive Architectural features: Eye-catching bus station serves as a gateway to a town centre under regeneration Clear-glazed lightweight structure combines passenger ...

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    Cost study: 6 Brindleyplace, Birmingham

    2001-04-12T00:00:00Z

    Text At-a-glance guide 6 Brindleyplace, Birmingham ProjectSpeculative headquarters office block with ground-floor retail space ClientArgent Procurement featuresPartnering between developer, design-and-build contractor and consultants was refined over four successive projects to produce a cost-effective, snag-free building Design features Efficient floor plans with 82% net:gross ratio Simple, robust ...