Building Cost Planning for the Design Team

Smith, Jim; Jaggar, David

doi:10.4324/9780080466989

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“…The significance of this study was ascertained by comparing the literature review findings with study findings. Smith and Jagger (2007), Ibrahim (2007), Parasonis et al (2012) and Brkljac et al (2015) extensively discussed building morphology factors. This study identified six building morphology factors from the literature, all of which were endorsed by the interviewees.…”

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“…Furthermore, by properly determining the geometry of the building based on its location and expected function, a substantial reduction of the operational and energy costs can be achieved (Khamma and Boubekri, 2017). According to Seeley (1996), Ashworth (2004), Smith and Jagger (2007), Kirkham (2007) and Cartlidge (2013), plan shape, size, wall-to-floor ratio, circulation space, story height, total building height and grouping are the principle morphological factors that influence the cost of building works.…”

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The impact of building morphology factors on the cost and aesthetical appearance of urban detached residential buildings in Sri Lanka

Weerasekara

Shandraseharan

Perera

et al. 2021

JEDT

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Purpose The morphology of a building describes its outline and influences its architectural aesthetics and the cost directly. However, the literature on the impact of morphology on the aesthetics and cost of urban detached residential buildings is scarce. Thus, this study is significant because its aim was to identify the critical building morphology factors and the relationship that each of them maintains with the cost and aesthetics of urban detached residential buildings. Design/methodology/approach The multi-method qualitative approach was used to collect the required empirical data through interviews and case studies and to identify the effect of the morphology factors on the aesthetics and construction cost of urban residences in Sri Lanka, respectively. The collected data were analyzed using manual content analysis and descriptive statistics. Findings The study findings revealed that the morphology factors such as the roof and circulation spaces, open spaces and voids have a high impact on both the building cost and aesthetics. These findings will assist building designers in making effective design decisions on building costs and aesthetics so that a successful design outcome satisfying both the clients and design team could be obtained. Originality/value Although morphology has an impact on the cost and aesthetic of buildings, literature on the subject is scarce. Thus, this study is significant in that it aimed at identifying the significant building morphology factors in urban detached residential buildings and identifying their relationship with the cost and aesthetic of those buildings.

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The impact of building morphology factors on the cost and aesthetical appearance of urban detached residential buildings in Sri Lanka

Weerasekara

Shandraseharan

Perera

et al. 2021

JEDT

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“…In this case, clients expect the quantity surveyor to maintain rigorous cost control during project execution in order to deliver the project within budget. Designing to achieve such cost may result in excessive running and maintenance costs later on [39,40].…”

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Effects of Increase in the Cost of Building Materials on the Delivery of Affordable Housing in South Africa

Alabi

Fapohunda

2021

Sustainability

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Adequate provision of affordable human settlements is a huge challenge in South Africa since its independence. This paper investigates the effects of the cost increase of building materials on affordable housing delivery in South Africa. With potential solutions for cost minimisation of building materials, with the aim of achieving affordable housing delivery in South Africa are provided. This study uses a sequential mixed methods approach, wherein surveys were conducted among the construction professionals (project managers, site managers architects, site engineers, quantity surveyors, contractors, building materials suppliers, and government workers) in the construction industry within Cape Town, South Africa, who were considered as the research participants. The qualitative data obtained from the survey exercise were analysed using content analysis, while the quantitative data were analysed using a descriptive statistical technique on SPSS. The findings attained show fluctuation in construction cost and a rise in maintenance cost (caused by poor workmanship) as significant effects in the cost increase of building materials for affordable housing delivery. Adequate application of the recommendations given in this study will minimise the effects of high cost of building materials and enhance affordable housing delivery. Appropriate handling of the findings given in this study will reduce the effects of the high cost of building materials and augment timely delivery of affordable housing and stakeholders’ satisfaction.

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