Building operation costs – often regarded as a form of “second lease payment” – are coming under increasing scrutiny both for owner-occupied properties and on the open property market. This is because they are often an indicator of the economic viability of a property and at the same time a driver that can be adjusted to achieve optimization. This applies during all phases in the life of a property – and the ransparency of building operation costs is the basis for this process.
Optimization means constantly reviewing planned or current procedures to see which approaches might result in cost
reductions. Building operation costs are an ideal control. Attention is focused, for example, on adjusting the service
level or restructuring contracts. A new invitation to tender for services and the introduction of mandatory measures can
also have significant optimization potential – such as achieving a highly economical maintenance strategy without compromising quality. Our extensive experience in this field is supported by empirical data derived from numerous projects and invitations to tender. And our carefully structured database provides an excellent basis for accurate appraisals for various building types and uses.
Assessment during construction, benchmarking in use
Questions about anticipated building operation costs arise early in a project – even during the evaluation of competition
designs – reflecting a trend towards more cost-efficient building operation. During the planning and construction process, cost estimates serve as a basis for decisions on changes. Benchmarking supports decisions during building use. We work with you to gather basic data and use comparative analysis as a yardstick for optimization approaches.
Developing a cost-efficiency mindset
The tracking of building operations costs allows you to be very specific about these costs and their optimization. The impact of every planned measure and every change on building operating costs can be estimated. And during building use, we show you where you are and what needs to be done – with specific details for each type of cost.
What we do for you:
We establish a needs-oriented and cost-conscious approach to building management. We also ensure transparency so that this approach bears fruit.