Life Cycle Cost Analysis in Cambridge

As a vital component of our Quantity Surveying services, Delta M&E offers detailed Life Cycle Costing (LCC) specifically for Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) plant and systems. LCC provides a long-term financial view, moving beyond the initial capital cost to inform truly strategic investment decisions.

What LCC Analysis Delivers

LCC calculates the total cost of ownership of an asset over its entire expected lifespan, enabling you to make choices that optimize long-term value, not just short-term expenditure. Our analysis includes:

• Capital Expenditure (CapEx): The initial purchase and installation cost of the plant (e.g., chillers, boilers, distribution boards).

• Operational Expenditure (OpEx): Projected costs for energy consumption, which is often the largest component of M&E running costs. We use efficiency data to model annual savings.

• Maintenance Costs: Scheduled costs for Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs over the asset's life.

• Replacement Costs: The anticipated cost of replacing major components or the entire unit at the end of its projected Remaining Useful Life (RUL).

• Disposal Costs: The final cost or salvage value when the asset is decommissioned.

Strategic Decision Support

By providing a clear financial comparison between different technical options (e.g., standard boiler vs. high-efficiency heat pump), LCC allows you to select M&E systems that offer the lowest overall cost of ownership and best alignment with your sustainability and budgetary goals. This service is crucial for making financially sound, future-proofed decisions.