Economic
Needs
Dec 2025
by
CBG Group

Greater Emphasis on Lifecycle Cost Analysis Over Upfront Cost

Lifecycle cost analysis is shifting infrastructure decision-making away from upfront pricing and toward long-term performance, value optimisation, and total cost of ownership.

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Infrastructure planning is undergoing a major shift as organisations move beyond upfront cost decisions and embrace lifecycle cost analysis to optimise long-term performance and value. This approach requires sophisticated modelling of operational expenses, maintenance requirements, performance degradation, and economic outcomes across an asset’s entire lifespan. As regulatory expectations evolve and traditional cost-driven procurement becomes increasingly inadequate, engineering teams must adopt new capabilities in predictive modelling, cost optimisation, and long-term asset management.

This white paper explores how lifecycle cost analysis is transforming project evaluation, design decisions, and investment strategies. It also outlines the advanced technical assurance, risk modelling, and systems development methodologies required to deliver credible lifecycle cost projections and long-term value optimisation. Download the full white paper to understand how lifecycle-based decision frameworks are reshaping the infrastructure sector and influencing future procurement practice.

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