2025 Resource Bank

Procurement, Contracts, Finance and Costs

Successful Passivhaus delivery requires specialized procurement approaches, contract structures, and risk management strategies that differ from conventional construction. This includes specific contract clauses, scope of works documentation, and contracting methodologies that account for the technical requirements and performance standards inherent in Passivhaus projects, whether for new construction or retrofit work.

Procurement Strategy and Contracting

  • How Passivhaus Differs from Conventional Contracting

    RICS Construction Journal - specialized procurement approaches

  • Passivhaus Overlay to the RIBA Plan of Works

    Integration with standard project delivery frameworks

  • UN Guidance on Procuring Sustainable Buildings

    International best practices for sustainable construction procurement

  • Procurement Conflicts in Passivhaus Projects

    Common challenges and mitigation strategies

Economic Feasibility & Cost Analysis

  • Debunking the Myth that Passivhaus is Costly

    AECOM analysis of cost structures and economic benefits

  • Economic Feasibility of Passive House Design

    Comprehensive cost-benefit analysis framework

  • Passivhaus Economics and Legal Risk Management

    Economic case studies, payback analysis, and dispute prevention guidance

Implementation Case Studies

  • The Keys to Successful Passive House Implementation

    Case study analysis of successful project delivery

  • Passive Houses in Norway - University Research

    Academic analysis of implementation strategies and outcomes

Summary

Procurement Strategy and Contracting

  • How Passivhaus Differs from Conventional Contracting 📄 RICS Construction Journal - specialized procurement approaches [Download PDF]

  • Passivhaus Overlay to the RIBA Plan of Works 📄 Integration with standard project delivery frameworks [Download PDF]

  • UN Guidance on Procuring Sustainable Buildings 📄 International best practices for sustainable construction procurement [Download PDF]

  • Procurement Conflicts in Passivhaus Projects 📄 Common challenges and mitigation strategies [Download PDF]

Economic Feasibility and Cost Analysis

  • Debunking the Myth that Passivhaus is Costly 📄 AECOM analysis of cost structures and economic benefits [Download PDF]

  • Economic Feasibility of Passive House Design 📄 Comprehensive cost-benefit analysis framework [Download PDF]

  • Passivhaus Economics and Legal Risk Management Economic case studies, payback analysis, and dispute prevention guidance Download PDF

Implementation Case Studies

  • The Keys to Successful Passive House Implementation 📄 Case study analysis of successful project delivery [Download PDF]

  • Passive Houses in Norway - University Research 📄 Academic analysis of implementation strategies and outcomes [Download PDF]

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