Assignment 1 – Session 10 Life Cycle Cost Benefit Analysis
Assuming the rate of interest is 3% per annum compound and product life of curtain wall is 12 years; compare the Life Cycle Cost of the following options:
• Capital expenditure of Option “A” is $10,000,000. It requires refurbishment in every 4th year at a cost of $500,000 and annual maintenance at $50,000.
• Capital expenditure of Option “B” is $8,000,000 which requires refurbishment after every 3 years at a cost of $1,200,000. It also requires one minor replacement at a cost of $200,000 after 6 years and annual maintenance at $80,000.
Which option is better in this case?