Evolve adopts the fundamental principal in assessing costs on a ‘time chart’ basis, for example on a ‘year on year’ basis. It requires a detailed analysis of building costs in respect of four main areas, namely:

• Capital (initial) cost
• Running (revenue) costs
• Maintenance (revenue) cost
• Replacement (revenue) cost

Experience has proven the involvement of the Evolve Team to undertake a commercial review from the earliest stages adds true added value and is most effective at development; feasibility and concept design stages.