Practice Design-build-operate (dbo) (3.1.1) - Economics of Sustainable Construction

Practice: Design-Build-Operate (DBO)

Lesson 3.1.1Economics of Sustainable Construction

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Question 1.
What does CBA stand for?
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Think about how we evaluate the costs versus benefits.
Question 2.
Give one example of operational savings from green buildings.
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Consider utility costs that may be reduced.
3Question 3.
What does CBA aim to evaluate in green buildings?
- Initial costs only
- Comparison between costs and benefits
- Only future benefits
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Focus on what CBA analyzes.
4Question 4.
True or False: Financial incentives do not play a role in promoting sustainable building development.
- True
- False
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Consider how incentives affect decision-making in construction.
Question 5.
Analyze a green building project where the initial cost is 30% higher but is projected to save 40% annually on energy costs. Discuss the implications of lifecycle savings.
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Consider both short-term and long-term financial impacts.
Question 6.
Evaluate how financial incentives impact the investment decisions of a construction firm in adopting green building practices.
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Examine how potential savings influence decision-making.

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