Owners and facility designers are often frustrated with traditional cost-cutting approaches that end up sacrificing quality. Life Cycle Costing (LCC), properly done, enables users to acheive a higher quality-- incorporating innovative design -- and costs that meet budget constraints. This comprehensive resource provides expert guidance on how Life Cycle Costing can optimize decision-making and enhance long-term profit. Sixteen case studies show how to apply LCC to particular facility types and building components, in a new construction and remodeling, includieng: * Healthcare and nursing facilities* College campuses and high schools* Office Buildings, courthouses and banks* Chemical Plants* Museum Renovation* Regional highway systemsIt also includes a section on maintenance and replacement costs for facility elements ... from foundation and structure to walls and floors, plumbing, HVAC and electrical as well as, electrical systems. A dedicated website provides downloadable LCC spreadheets.