Answer the following questions:
a. Critically evaluate the cost effect that these design options would have on the various
elements of the building in the short and long term.
b. Using option 2, critically review the methods of cost estimating that could be used to provide
appropriate cost advice prior to the preparation of detailed drawings. Your discussion should
include factors which might influence the accuracy of the estimate. Make reference to the
RIBA 2020 Plan of Work stages within your answer.
Note: Include sketches and calculations to aid explanation and provide a visual understanding of the
cost effect that the design options would have on the various elements of the building.
Clearly state your assumptions and provide examples to support your explanation or discussion. Scenario
A local authority client has plans to extend an existing primary school to incorporate an additional
two classrooms, a nursery and dining hall with ancillary accommodation. The local authority is
considering two options:
You are employed by the local authority as a cost consultant on this proposed development.
Task
Answer the following questions:
a. Critically evaluate the cost effect that these design options would have on the various
elements of the building in the short and long term.
b. Using option 2, critically review the methods of cost estimating that could be used to provide
appropriate cost advice prior to the preparation of detailed drawings. Your discussion should
include factors which might influence the accuracy of the estimate. Make reference to the
RIBA 2020 Plan of Work stages within your answer.
Note: Include sketches and calculations to aid explanation and provide a visual understanding of the
cost effect that the design options would have on the various elements of the building.
Clearly state your assumptions and provide examples to support your explanation or discussion. Scenario
A local authority client has plans to extend an existing primary school to incorporate an additional
two classrooms, a nursery and dining hall with ancillary accommodation. The local authority is
considering two options:
You are employed by the local authority as a cost consultant on this proposed development.
Task
Answer the following questions:
a. Critically evaluate the cost effect that these design options would have on the various
elements of the building in the short and long term.
b. Using option 2, critically review the methods of cost estimating that could be used to provide
appropriate cost advice prior to the preparation of detailed drawings. Your discussion should
include factors which might influence the accuracy of the estimate. Make reference to the
RIBA 2020 Plan of Work stages within your answer.
Note: Include sketches and calculations to aid explanation and provide a visual understanding of the
cost effect that the design options would have on the various elements of the building.
Clearly state your assumptions and provide examples to support your explanation or discussion.
