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Cost Efficient Construction

Cost Efficient Construction, is the construction of :


 Cost effective facilities using appropriate
technologies;
 Energy efficient and environmentally friendly
structures
 Facilities that create employment and skill
improvement opportunities leading to poverty.
 Structures that substitute expensive & scarce building
materials and its components by cost efficient locally
available materials to suit local design typologies.
Causes of high Construction Costs
 Expensive materials
 Lack of skills and knowledge in selection of
appropriate Construction packages:
 Designs
 Materials
 Methods
 Equipments
Factors considered in Cost Efficient Construction
The following points are very important in the low cost

construction and reducing cost of construction:

1. Strong 2. Durable

3. Functional 4. Aesthetic

5. Environment friendly 6. Ecologically appropriate

7. Energy efficient 8. Affordable and adaptable

9. Cost-effective materials

10. Appropriate technologies in construction


Aspects for cost reduction
The following are some aspects of Cost reduction in

construction Projects:

 Optimum use of land

 Functional design of structures

 Optimum use of Construction materials

 Rationalization of specifications

 New construction materials and techniques


Factors affecting Choice of Materials
 Availability/suitability of raw materials
 Availability of skilled labour
 Scale of construction
 Cost variation with conventional materials
 Availability of adequate power for production of components
 Typology based on geo-climatic conditions
 Disaster-resistant requirements
 Environmental aspects
 Acceptability by people
Technology Selection Criteria

 Lower initial cost and more productive

 Lower consumption of materials

 Time saving in construction.

 Utilization of waste materials

 Saving skilled labour

 Achieving better utilization of equipment

 Better utilization of space.


Technology for Cost Efficient Construction
Technology for Cost Efficient Construction

A. Energy Efficient
Simple machines : saves energy in production

Raw Materials : derived from agro-industrial wastes and

natural fibers, requires less energy in production

Products : provide better thermal comfort that results in

conservation of operational energy.


B. Environment Friendly
Converts agro-industrial waste into alternative material

for low cost construction , thus improving waste

management & environmental protection

Utilizes local resources

Substitutes wood – preserving forest cover


C. Employment Generating

Simple machines – with manual handling, increases

employment for unskilled and semi-skilled workers

Small enterprises – can be set up at decentralized

locations

Production of components – involves local people after

short training
Cost Efficient Construction Materials Characteristics

􀂾 Easy to manufacture

􀂾 Easy affordability

􀂾 Easy Erection/commissioning

􀂾 Faster & cheaper construction

􀂾 Effective Waste utilization

􀂾 Energy efficient and Environment friendly


Focus Areas for Cost Efficient Construction

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