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Five technical decisions that shape your construction budget
A few early decisions weigh heavily on the final cost of the works. Knowing them early helps you make informed choices:
- Structural solution: concrete, steel or composite — with a direct impact on cost and schedule.
- Foundations: they depend on the ground; a good study avoids oversized solutions.
- HVAC and energy efficiency: comfort and running costs are defined here.
- Envelope and insulation: they affect both cost and the building’s long-term performance.
- Level of finishes: the budget range here is wide.
Discussing these choices early, with architecture and engineering together, is the best way to align design and budget.