02 Major Test - 03 November 2020
02 Major Test - 03 November 2020
02 Major Test - 03 November 2020
MODERATOR: M NDOU
MARKS: 75
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Question 01
The attached Figure 01 shows a block of six unit factories with an office in each unit. Using the
cube method estimate the cost for the proposed new building. Use a historical cube rate of R 2
539.00 and the attached historical office building cost data.
[25]
Question 02
Give a broad concept of what you understand under the term “value management”
[10]
Question 03
Life cycle costing is not only applicable to the building industry, but as a generic concept it can
be applied in many industries. According to NATO (2009) a life cycle cost estimate is the single
best metric for measuring the value for money of defense resources. Hence, discuss why the
South Africa government should do life cycle costing for all its projects.
[20]
Question 04
State what you understand by: Future value and Present value?
[6]
Question 05
A developer is expecting to have to replace various mechanical and engineering services in a
shopping mall in 5 years’ time. He wishes to know what sum he should invest at the end of each
year if the rate of interest obtainable is 7.5% and the estimated cost of the replacement is R610
000. Check your answer using the amount of R1 per annum table.
[8]
Question 06
A building client wishes to compare the cost of purchasing one type of roof installation costing
R20 000, having 10 years life, with the other having the same life length but costing R10,000
installation and R5,000 per annum for service and replacement of certain components. It is
necessary to calculate the present value of the two installations for comparison purposes. Interest
is taken @ 8% .
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Total: 75
HISTORICAL OFFICE BUILDING: COST DATA
476
Appendix 1 477
compound interest
5112 6 6112 7 7112 8 9 10
478
Appendix 2 479
compound interest
5112 6 6lf2 7 7112 8 9 10
480
Appendix 3 481
compound interest
5 112 6 6112 7 7112 8 9 10
482
Appendix 4 483
compound interest
5112 6 6112 7 7112 8 9 10
484
Appendix 5 485
compound interest
5112 6 6112 7 7112 8 9 10