Analysis of barriers to the application of life cycle costing in building projects in developing countries: A case of Nigeria

PurposeLife cycle costing (LCC) has become increasingly important in construction projects over the last decades. However, limited empirical studies have been carried out on the factors influencing its application in building projects, particularly in developing countries. The purpose of this study...

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Decision making
Developing countries
Empirical analysis
Energy consumption
Environmental impact
Factor analysis
Green buildings
Industrial development
Industrial production
LDCs
Life cycle analysis
Life cycle costs
Life cycles
Maintenance costs
Professionals
Project engineering
Quantity surveying
Sustainability
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