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Life-Cycle Cost Analysis

With the rising cost of materials, construction and water, clients need to know their return on investments prior to embarking with stormwater capture and reuse, rainwater harvesting or irrigation central control networks.

ion is trained in the CaGBC Life-Cycle Cost Analysis program and uses the same tables for present values, discounts and escalation factors to estimate the true cost of an irrigation system over its lifespan.

Furthermore, feasibility comparisons can be made for:

• An automatic system versus truck watering
• Stormwater or rainwater supply versus potable supply
• Weather- based central control versus stand-alone or manual operation

Automatic irrigation provides many benefits including healthier plant material, reduced erosion, safety and lower operating costs compared to truck watering. The life-cycle cost savings with automatic irrigation can add up to several hundred thousands of dollars.