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    City overview

    The primary objective of this module is to provide users with an understanding of the theoretical concepts of life cycle costing in the African construction industry, and to contextualize this within the framework of professional activities undertaken within the built environment. In this module the main procedures currently used to undertake life cycle appraisals in the construction industry are covered and this module illustrates the advantages and disadvantages between the various forms of whole life appraisal processes

    • Study Guide Folder
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      Users intending to undertake the examination for this module are advised that this forms the primary material which is to be covered in depth and examined.




    • Academic Readings Folder

      The examination for this module assumes that the user has read all these articles which supplement the Study Guide.


    • Extensive Texts as Non-Required Reading Material Folder

      The documents lodged here all develop the primary content of the course material to an in-depth level. Whilst not required readings for students, this content can add considerably to their knowledge of the subject matter and can be useful in their future careers 

    • Inter-User Communication Forum
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      This forum is provided for the use of Users to facilitate communication amongst them. The intention is not to provide a 'chat' function but to encourage Users to discuss issues related to the course that are of mutual interest - for example the sharing of information / views etc on an assignment. 

    • Assignment LCC 2025
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      This assignment contributes 50% towards the total module mark 
      You are to utilise the attached document in undertaking this assignment. Make a copy of the document with Expected Life Expectancies of Elements / Components deleted, and then use this form in interviewing at least 3 Built Environment practitioners (Architects / Quantity Surveyors / Engineers / Contractors). Ask each interviewee to fill in their estimate of the life expectancies for each item (they should not be given any assistance / hints in undertaking this task). Once all interviews are completed, put together a summary document of the submissions, indicating for each item a Maximum, Minimum and the Median life expectancies. You should then provide a detailed commentary on the results, indicating any pertinent issues that would affect the use of this data in a Life Cycle Analysis done in your country. You should provide copies of each of the interview tables, indicating the nature of the source (Architect / QS etc)

    • LCC quiz 2025
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      This quiz is based on material made available to learners - particularly the Study Guide. Learners are required to attempt all questions. The total number of marks that may be attained is 10 marks.

    • LCC Exam 2025 Quiz
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      This exam contributes 40% towards the final mark for this module. 

      This question paper consists of 2 questions. You are required to answer BOTH  of the questions provided. 

      Clearly mark the question number as indicated on the question sheet for each answer provided. 

      Candidates are advised to set out their work clearly, concisely and logically.



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    YouTube Informative Video 1

    A webinar giving an Engineer's fairly broad, but detailed perspective om Whole Life Costing. 

    The video can be accessed by following link  https://youtu.be/78j3DX7ks90

    Do this by highlighting this link address, copy it to your clipboard, exit to your web browser (eg Chrome), paste it into the address box and click - it will then open up from YouTube


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    YouTube Informative Video 2

    A primer, presenting an overview of Life Cycle Costing. Some grammatical / spelling errors in the presentation, but it provides a succinct description of the main considerations involved in this process  

    The video can be accessed by following link  https://youtu.be/OLTKL-b36XU

    Do this by highlighting this link address, copy it to your clipboard, exit to your web browser (eg Chrome), paste it into the address box and click - it will then open up from YouTube


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    YouTube Informative Video 3

    A 3-part video set presenting an examples of principal components of Life Cycle Costing (LCC) calculations, using an Excell spreadsheet. 

    The videos can be accessed by following links:  https://youtu.be/ou6X_Rh3IdI (the formulas) https://youtu.be/vXD-KlrJVYU  (Part 1)  and  https://youtu.be/CukPq_oExac (Part 2)

    Do this by highlighting this link address, copy it to your clipboard, exit to your web browser (eg Chrome), paste it into the address box and click - it will then open up from YouTube




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    YouTube Informational Video 4

    A 4-part video set presenting a exercises on Life Cycle Costing (LCC) calculations, using an Excell spreadsheet. 

    The video can be accessed by the following links:

    Exercise 1 https://youtu.be/ho5RhZUPznc
    Exercise 2 https://youtu.be/DIa3NvvQvAE
    Exercise 3 https://youtu.be/CqIngcQtZm4
    Exercise 4 https://youtu.be/nXO54VRSDOA

    Do this by highlighting this link address, copy it to your clipboard, exit to your web browser (eg Chrome), paste it into the address box and click - it will then open up from YouTube