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Cohen, R and Bordass, B (2015) Mandating transparency about building energy performance in use. Building Research & Information, 43(04), 534-52.

Gupta, R, Gregg, M, Passmore, S and Stevens, G (2015) Intent and outcomes from the Retrofit for the Future programme: key lessons. Building Research & Information, 43(04), 435-51.

Ive, G, Murray, A and Marsh, R (2015) Cost and value ratios of operating renewed English secondary schools. Building Research & Information, 43(04), 465-85.

Type: Journal Article
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ISBN/ISSN: 0961-3218
URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/09613218.2015.1021143
Abstract:
The relative cost ratios of facility construction and operations, and the value generated from building use have been much debated in recent years. Relative values of these ratios are likely different between alternative facility types. Empirical analyses of ratio estimates are presented for English secondary schools over recent years. Findings challenge established views of the relative cost ratios of 1 (construction), 5 (facility management) to 200 (operations or staff), suggesting the ratios are actually 1/1/5 respectively. The study also estimates the value of investing in schools in terms of improved outcomes, applying educational attainment data for rebuilt schools. These are converted into monetary values using wage uplift indicators. This produces estimates of expected economic benefits (increased productivity and output) and benefits to government via future tax receipts (financial return). Findings suggest the present value of future tax revenues alone do justify investing in school rebuilding. Average economic returns are positive but highly variable, with high dispersion in expected benefits. These benefits are positive only in half the rebuilt schools. The results will help inform allocation of public resources in schools, while also assisting management of the growing independent and semi-autonomous school estate.

Janda, K B and Topouzi, M (2015) Telling tales: using stories to remake energy policy. Building Research & Information, 43(04), 516-33.

Mills, G R W, Phiri, M, Erskine, J and Price, A D F (2015) Rethinking healthcare building design quality: an evidence-based strategy. Building Research & Information, 43(04), 499-515.

Moncaster, A M and Simmons, P (2015) Policies and outcomes for UK sustainable schools. Building Research & Information, 43(04), 452-64.

Schweber, L, Lees, T and Torriti, J (2015) Framing evidence: policy design for the zero-carbon home. Building Research & Information, 43(04), 420-34.