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原文传递 Analysis of Capital Cost Elements and Their Effect on Operating Costs.

题名：	Analysis of Capital Cost Elements and Their Effect on Operating Costs.
作者：	paaswell, r. goldman, t. seaman, m. thorson, e. grodon, c.
关键词：	capital costs, cost growth, cost overruns, literature review, statistical analysis, interviews
摘要：	Rising light rail capital costs are a significant concern for the Federal Transit Administration and for its partner agencies at the local level. The report discusses three distinct types of cost growth: cost overruns, unit cost escalation, and project escalation. Specific factors that push costs higher include lack of in-house expertise, regulatory mandates, poor or non-existent competition among vendors, and the use of custom designs. Evaluations of capital cost increases should also include an analysis of total lifecycle costs, since some project elements may more than pay for themselves in operational savings. The study suggests that training, peer reviews, less restrictive procurement requirements, and improved understanding of lifecycle costs and standards could help mitigate future cost growth. / NOTE: Final rept. / Supplementary Notes: Sponsored by Federal Transit Administration, Washington, DC. Office of Research, Demonstration and Innovation. / Availability Note: Also available on CD-ROM. Product reproduced from digital image. Order this product from NTIS by: phone at 1-800-553-NTIS (U.S. customers); (703)605-6000 (other countries); fax at (703)605-6900; and email at orders@ntis.gov. NTIS is located at 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, VA, 22161, USA.
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