Research Article

Value Creation Assessment Tool for Green Buildings: Development and Implementation

Table 5

Building two value assessment tool results.

To what extent are the following indicators considered and implemented in this design?ScaleTotal pointsScores gainedCluster Wms (%)Group Wms (%)
0 not implemented  3 considered  5 highly implementedWeight

Financial performance 19.07%OPEXVFI11Maximise residual value1.8293125.48748.6336.53
VFI6Increase economic lifetime1.96335.888
VFI15Optimise risk-return ratio of alternative options1.81900.000
VFI2Efficiency of operational expenditure (OPEX)1.98735.960
VFI5Improve economic efficiency2.00136.003
CAPEXVFI3Maximise the cost efficiency to build1.891060.00024.27
VFI1Efficiency of capital expenditure (CAPEX)1.99135.974
VFI12Minimise cost of capital1.87200.000
VFI4Deliver/achieve cost certainty1.87700.000
VFI9Return on investment1.83935.516
Functional performance 35.49%LongevityVFU26Provide functional ability of the foundations requirements (strength and stability)1.9155299.57582.7180.03
VFU27Ensure substructure functional requirements meet a satisfactory level of performance1.9159.551
VFU28Ensure superstructure functional requirements meet a satisfactory level of performance1.9235.759
VFU2Increase life of services2.03936.117
VFU3Provide function-fitness for purpose2.044510.220
VFU23Configure design to enable an efficient construction process2.00636.017
VFU24Ensure construction efficiency is considered in specification1.96859.838
ReliabilityVFU19Maintain security-health and safety1.9293435.78878.32
VFU21Meet all statutory requirements and building regulations1.97259.862
VFU22Ensure designed elements are standardised2.053510.267
VFU20Suitability and maintainability of materials2.03436.103
VFU15Provide durable building-last longer1.92959.647
VFU14Assure convenience1.98735.960
VFU18Create reliable building-safer1.97259.862
VFU1Maintain adaptable building-useful to all2.006510.029
VFU8Increase efficiency-add capacity1.9135.731
VFU13Provide disability access1.96835.903
VFU16Maintain durability1.92535.774
Operational performance 17.66%ManageabilityVOP8Easy to operate1.923155.75960.0069.53
VOP6Easy to maintain1.90535.716
VOP9Easy to inspect and maintain1.89635.688
VOP11Provide building systems that are easy to operate and control1.90535.716
VOP15Reduce operational risk1.9235.759
Energy and efficiencyVOP1Reduce/minimise/save energy usage2.08751610.43580.74
VOP2Maintain efficiency in terms of energy2.12510.602
VOP3Increase efficiency of utilities1.94435.831
VOP4Increase efficiency of heating, cooling, and lighting1.96335.888
Environmental performance 15.66%EcoresourcesVEN5Increase use of natural ventilation1.982030.00012.0729.71
VEN3Provide indoor environmental quality1.98200.000
VEN4Access to natural light, management of air quality, and temperature2.03400.000
VEN7Specifying low-maintenance, durable, environmentally preferable materials, and equipment1.99135.974
VEN10Minimise consumption of resources1.9100.000
AdaptabilityVEN8Maximise resource reuse1.891395.67360.00
VEN12Respond to site microclimate1.88235.645
VEN11Conserve water resources1.99135.974
Management performance 12.12%ControlVMA10Able to construct to scope/cost/budget/schedule/quality1.972030.00020.3210.09
VMA11Completed to specification2.03936.117
VMA6Produce effective plans to achieve the project objectives2.01100.000
PlanningVMA3Create strategic planning1.982000.0000.00
VMA1Provide effective project management and delivery2.1300.000
VMA5Provide cost control to achieve the project objectives1.98700.000