{"id":23131,"date":"2026-02-27T14:50:22","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T13:50:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/greenbuilt.no\/?page_id=23131"},"modified":"2026-02-27T14:50:22","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T13:50:22","slug":"faq-lcc-in-buildings-how-to-boost-value-from-design-phase","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/greenbuilt.no\/en\/faq-lcc-in-buildings-how-to-boost-value-from-design-phase\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ: LCC in Buildings: How to boost Value from Design Phase"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Key Takeaways:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>What is LCC?<\/strong> \u2192 Life Cycle Cost: CAPEX + OPEX \u2013 residual value.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why use LCC in buildings?<\/strong> \u2192 Reduce total costs and increase long-term value.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How does more time in design improve outcomes?<\/strong> \u2192 Better decisions, less redesign, higher flexibility.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is LCC mandatory in public projects?<\/strong> \u2192 Yes, but few implement consistently.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How can buildings be made flexible?<\/strong> \u2192 Modular layouts, accessible service routes, adaptable floor plans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What is LCC?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> Life Cycle Cost (LCC) is the total cost of owning and operating a building over its life, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Capital investment (CAPEX)<\/li>\n<li>Operational, maintenance, and management costs (OPEX \/ FM)<\/li>\n<li>Minus residual value at end-of-life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In Europe, methodologies align with standards such as <strong>EN 16627:2015<\/strong> (Life Cycle Costing in Buildings) and guidance from local public authorities. In Norway, NS 3454 provide structured approaches.<\/p>\n<p>LCC is not an optional calculation. It is a strategic tool for value management, often legally required in public procurements. Planning operations and maintenance in parallel with design and construction ensures cost efficiency and long-term performance.<\/p>\n<h3>Why should building owners use LCC?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> LCC highlights the total cost of ownership, not just construction costs.<\/p>\n<p>Key benefits:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lower annual operational costs<\/li>\n<li>Reduced redesign risk<\/li>\n<li>Optimized energy consumption and maintenance<\/li>\n<li>Increased building flexibility and residual value<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>LCC also supports portfolio management, allowing comparisons of projects over time and better financial forecasting. Decisions can be based on documented total cost rather than assumptions.<\/p>\n<h3>How does more time in the design phase increase building value?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> Early-phase decisions account for <strong>70\u201380% of a building\u2019s total life costs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Allocating more time in the design and concept phase ensures:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Smarter material and system choices<\/li>\n<li>Fewer redesigns and delays<\/li>\n<li>Optimized technical and structural solutions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A study by the American Society of Civil Engineers (2015) shows that projects with dedicated early design time achieve higher quality and overall value.<\/p>\n<h3>How is LCC used in public procurement?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> Public clients must consider LCC, but only a small percentage do it consistently.<\/p>\n<p>Best practices include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Integrating LCC in tender and contract documents<\/li>\n<li>Linking LCC to project schedules and key decision points<\/li>\n<li>Clearly defining roles and responsibilities (e.g., FM consultants, design teams, project owners)<\/li>\n<li>Ensuring complete and structured FM documentation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This guarantees that operation planning is part of construction planning, not an afterthought.<\/p>\n<h3>How can flexible buildings reduce future costs?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> Buildings designed for adaptability reduce refurbishment costs and maintain value.<\/p>\n<p>Flexibility examples:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Adaptable floor plans<\/li>\n<li>Modular and upgradable technical systems<\/li>\n<li>Service routes and shafts designed for future expansion<\/li>\n<li>Multi-use zoning options<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Flexible buildings can accommodate changing user needs or regulatory updates without costly structural interventions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also read<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/greenbuilt.no\/en\/2025\/10\/02\/science-confirms-creativity-in-architecture-is-investment\/\">Science: Creativity in Architecture is Investment<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><em data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"545\">Publish sustainable buildings, products and resources with us.<\/em><\/h3>\n<h3><em data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"593\">Drive impact. 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