Saving on design doesn't save money, life-cycle costing studies show.
Design and energy management decisions significantly affect both initial construction and ongoing operation costs. Because of their importance, they are examined in this article, which also provides some general background concerning construction project development and typical fees expected by architect/engineers and construction managers.
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