@article{(Open Science Index):https://publications.waset.org/pdf/17205,
	  title     = {Soft Cost Elements That Affect Developers’ Decision to Build Green },
	  author    = {Nurul Zahirah M.A. and  N. Zainul Abidin and  Azlan Raofuddin Nuruddin},
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	  institution	= {},
	  abstract     = {Despite all the hype about green building, many developers are still resistant to the idea of building green due to the common perception that green building construction is expensive. This contradicts with scholarly findings that identify only a marginal cost premium or none at all given that green design is considered during the design process and planning stage. Nevertheless, cost implications continue to become an issue when deciding to build green. The planning stage is of strategic importance as decisions made at this early stage would influence the project cost thereafter. Using analysis of existing literature, the paper identifies six elements of soft cost that are considered in the planning stage. The elements include consultants, green building consultant, certification, commissioning, market, and tax. Out of the six elements, commissioning represents the bulk of soft cost for buildings seeking green certification. The study concluded that, although hard cost may have a bigger impact on the project cost, but soft cost is the hidden cost which people tend to ignore. Poor consideration of soft cost during planning stage may lead to over-realistic expectations and ultimately, overlooked cost additions.
},
	    journal   = {International Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering},
	  volume    = {7},
	  number    = {10},
	  year      = {2013},
	  pages     = {768 - 772},
	  ee        = {https://publications.waset.org/pdf/17205},
	  url   	= {https://publications.waset.org/vol/82},
	  bibsource = {https://publications.waset.org/},
	  issn  	= {eISSN: 1307-6892},
	  publisher = {World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology},
	  index 	= {Open Science Index 82, 2013},
	}