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TECHNICAL INSIGHTS

Comparing the life-cycle maintenance economics of Unitized and Semi-Unitized façade systems

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Analysing initial CapEx against maintenance OpEx over a 25-year cycle for a Grade-A commercial building.

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Published: 05/02/2025 • schedule 7 min read

Analysing initial CapEx against maintenance OpEx over a 25-year cycle for a Grade-A commercial building.

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