Evaluation of operating costs in the life cycle of buildings

The issue of operating costs is often neglected, although their significance is reflected not only in the Czech legislation, but also in other European countries. The basic standard for the determination of costs in the lifecycle of buildings is CSN ISO 15686–5 Buildings and other structures—Life Planning—Part 5: Life Cycle Cost Assessment, which describes which areas should be included in the overall assessment. Although there are already many methodological tools, and the professional public is very interested in this issue, many owners, investors and developers are particularly interested in the costs of building acquisition. This article will offer a basic cross-section of important points that should be evaluated in the Life Cycle Costing.