ABSTRACT
Operating costs are just one aspect of the whole life cycle of a building and just one of a number of Project Outcomes. Project Outcomes are all those changes that take place as a direct result of a project, bringing benefits not just in relation to cost but to a number of other subjects, including social and environmental factors. The RIBA Value Toolkit has been developed to assist practices to articulate the benefits of well-conceived design and the value that it can add to a project. Both the RIBA and CABE have stressed the importance of considering the value of a finished project and how good design can add value to a completed project. The RIBA Value Toolkit has been developed to assist practices to articulate the benefits of well-conceived design and the value that it can add to a project. The Project Outcomes may be contractual and included in the Building Contract or the professional services contracts.
