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Pricing of water and sewerage charge rates of a selected water management company in the Czech Republic – a case study
(EDP Sciences, 2024-07-16) Oblouková, Aneta; Vítková, Eva
The article deals with water and sewerage charge rates issues in the Czech Republic over the last 4 years. This article is focused only on part of the research. Research is based on data collection. The data were obtained from the internet portal eAGRI.cz. The aim of the article is to describe the development of water and sewerage charge rates in the Czech Republic during the last 4 years (2018-2021) and to analyse the pricing of a selected company in the Czech Republic. First, analyse the average water and sewerage charge rates system in the Czech Republic in the monitored period, then define the average water and sewerage charge rates system for the individual regions in which the selected water management company operates. The goal of the research is the analysis of the individual components of the calculation formula of the selected water supply and sewerage operator in the Czech Republic, namely the joint-stock company Brněnské vodarny a kanalizace, a.s. The vertical analysis methodology is chosen for data evaluation. The analysed operator has the largest representation in other direct costs and material in the calculation formula.
Usage of Building Passports and BIM in Multi-Criteria Evaluation
(Elsevier B.V, 2024-07-29) Tuscher, Martin; Hanák, Michal; Navrátilová, Vladimíra; Tichá, Alena
This paper presents a proposal for a multi-criteria evaluation methodology for partial building structures. The use of the multi-criteria methodology allows, in contrast to the usual assessment of the sustainability of buildings (e.g. for building certification), the assessment of individual building structures, which is essential, especially for the renovation or reconstruction of existing buildings. The survey aims at administrative buildings of public administration, however, the design of the methodology can be applied to a variety of building structures. The authors carried out research into innovative ways of using building information tools that are important for making the overall property management in facility management more efficient. The paper focuses on the possibility of using information based on these building information tools. One of the possibilities how to make building management more efficient and increase human performance can be using building-specific information along with providing a pleasant healthy workplace. Maintenance, renovation or reconstruction represent a significant cost over the entire life cycle. However, it is necessary to set limit conditions defining the level above which the condition of buildings should be maintained in relation to their purpose and demands placed on them. The article also responds to an anticipated EU decision that shall lead to renovations or reconstructions of office buildings as a result of efforts to reduce their emissions impact and energy intensity. Thanks to the proposed methodology, the owner which specifically in this article is the state and public administration, will be able to better evaluate both the financial impact and other criteria important for the choice of a specific type of construction, product and implementation procedures.
Including Carbon Dioxide and Sulphur Dioxide Production in the Lifetime Costs of Buildings
(Elsevier B.V, 2024-07-29) Federla, Jakub; Korytárová, Jana
Reduction in the consumption of operational (primary) energy and emissions of harmful gases has recently become the focus of attention of the civil engineering sector. In this context, there is also emphasized the energy consumption and emission production values associated with the whole life cycle of the construction materials used, which is referred to as “bundled energy consumption” and “bundled emissions”. This paper analyses the energy performance certificates in combination with the SBToolCZ methodology. Sustainability Building Tool is a methodology designed to assess the sustainability of buildings. This methodology is used to assess the environmental impact of buildings at different stages of their life cycle, such as production, operation and demolition of the building. The amount of carbon dioxide and sulphur dioxide produced during the life cycle of buildings was determined by analysing and extending the building assessment data by the SBToolCZ methodology, which was subsequently valued and incorporated into the lifetime costs. The data from 17 case studies from the Czech environment were analysed. Taking these environmental impacts into account, valuing them and analysing the cash flows of investors and society shows the importance of paying increased attention to sustainable construction and reducing its negative impact on the environment and climate. Research data shows that 30% of the operating costs of buildings are the societal costs associated with CO2,eqv. and SO2,eqv. production.
Comparison of Construction Companies’ Financial Management in the Czech Republic before and after the COVID-19 Pandemic Crisis
(Elsevier B.V, 2024-07-29) Vítková, Eva; Kocourková, Gabriela; Vaňková, Lucie
The article deals with the financial management of construction companies in the Czech Republic during 2014-2021, i.e., an 8-year period. Since the data collection also provided information on the years of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, the paper focuses on the financial management of construction companies during this period. Financial management means the management of companies’ assets, i.e., fixed and current assets and the management of financial resources that cover these assets. Financial resources are divided into own and external resources. Liquidity is also related to the issue of financial management where current liquidity including all current assets to cover short-term liabilities is taken into account. The paper is divided into two parts: the former analyses the period until the COVID-19 pandemic crisis i.e., 2017-2019, and the latter analyses the period during the years of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis i.e., 2020-2021. The aggregate data for the entire period under study is also recorded. An important outcome of the paper is highlighting the possible differences in the financial management of construction companies before and after the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. The methods used in the research described in the article are closely related to those used in financial analysis, in particular the basic vertical analysis method and the ratio indicator method, where the current ratio is taken into account.
Organisation of Territory Restoration Activities Following a Natural Disaster
(Elsevier B.V, 2024-07-29) Helešicová, Barbora; Nováková, Jana; Marvan, Petr; Hromádka, Vít
Natural disasters are unfrequent, but inevitable parts of life. This article addresses this topic and at the same time proposes a methodology for managing the restoration of the territory affected by natural disasters. The application of this methodology is presented using a case study dealing with the restoration of a municipally owned building in the Czech Republic damaged by a tornado. This is the first recorded natural disaster of this kind in the area under study, which resulted in the necessity to pay attention to new approaches to the restoration of the affected territory. The project management tools were chosen in accordance with common construction practice, the originality lies mainly in the incorporation of the methods used into the actual process of the affected territory restoration which places special demand on its course in terms of organization, time, financial and decision-making processes. The outputs presented in this paper are designed to help municipal authorities manage the restoration of damaged buildings quickly and efficiently.

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