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3.2 ELEMENTAL COST ANALYSIS
For purposes of this publication, an elemental cost analysis has been compiled that embraces all of the
above principles. The elemental cost analysis combines the various systems of measurement and based
on current and historical data, detailed anticipated costs of the various facilities may be calculated.
See appendix for examples of the various anticipated costs.
3.3 VARIATIONS IN COSTS
it should be borne in mind that whilst the enclosed anticipated elemental costs may be used as a guide
to the cost of the facilities, the following factors will have a direct bearing on the costs and will vary
from location to location:
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• Location of the facility: The cost of the facilities may vary dependant on the cost of transporting
of the various resources to a particular location. The cost of labour and accommodation of
labour may have a marked effect on the fi nal construction costs.
• Availability of Materials: Materials required for the various facilities may not be readily
available and may have to be imported from either within the country or as in the case of
the synthetic athletic track surfaces from international sources.
• Currency fl uctuations relating to the importation of materials will have an impact of the cost
of the facilities that require imported materials.
• Topographical variations will further have an effect on the fi nal costs.
Multi-purpose
Sport Halls
• Soil conditions may have an adverse affect on the anticipated construction costs. In this
regard it is always advisable to carry out a detailed soil investigation and to carry out the
necessary soil tests.
• Proximity to other structures may also have an impact on the fi nal costs as result of
ineffi ciencies in planning, access and potential placement of structures, etc.
• Individual architectural design, plan shape, facilities provided, service requirements and the
materials will all have an impact on the fi nal cost of the facilities.
• Seasons may also have an effect on the cost of a facility; delays in construction activity
and related construction claims as a result of rainy weather will thus have to be taken into
account.
In order to ensure that the anticipated costs are in keeping with the fi nal costs of a facility it is essential
that all of the above factors be taken into account.
In addition provision should also be made for contingencies for unexpected expenditure, escalations in
labour and material prices, currency fl uctuations where applicable, professional fees and value added
tax.