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Leveraging Life Cycle Analysis for High-Return Property Developments

Jonnel Mamauag
5 min readSep 18, 2024

In the competitive world of property development, every decision has the potential to impact the bottom line. Whether you’re developing a multi-unit residential project or expanding a single-family home portfolio, understanding the long-term implications of your choices is crucial. This is where Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) comes into play. By integrating LCA into your property development strategy, you can enhance the value of your projects, optimize returns, and ensure sustainability — creating a win-win situation for developers and future occupants alike.

Understanding Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) in Property Development

Life Cycle Analysis is a method used to assess the environmental and economic impacts of a project throughout its entire life span — from the extraction of raw materials and construction to operation, maintenance, and eventual demolition or recycling. In property development, LCA provides a comprehensive framework for evaluating the long-term costs and benefits of various decisions, helping you maximize return on investment (ROI) while minimizing environmental impact.

The Role of LCA in Maximizing ROI

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Jonnel Mamauag
Jonnel Mamauag

Written by Jonnel Mamauag

I draw and design often. I write sometimes. Both for Architecture. See my professional architectural design work on www.metropolitan.design

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