What is an example of a construction hard cost?

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试卷: LEED GA模拟题D[查看]
What is an example of a construction hard cost?
A: On-site renewable energy system
B: Payments received from recycled materials
C: Permit fees
D: Measurement and verification of a building’s energy consumption over time

参考答案: A

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Hard costs: By far the largest portion of the expenses in a construction budget, the hard costs are mostly comprised of the actual construction costs incurred to build the project.

Examples include masonry, wood, steel, carpet, tile, mechanical systems, roofing.
A:An onsite renewable energy system is a mechanical system and would be a hard cost.
B:This isn\'t a cost but a potential source of income.
C: Permit fees are a soft cost. A soft construction cost is one that is not directly related to building, construction, etc. These include building permit fees, architect fees, legal, financing, engineering fees, commissioning, and other costs incurred before and after construction.
D:Measurement and verification is a soft cost.

Measurement and Verification plans are used to account for a building\'s energy consumption over time to optimize energy performance, minimize environmental impacts, and save on building operating costs. New Construction projects can earn a Measurement and Verification credit for implementing this type of plan.