<prompt> Translate the following text to EnglishMzunguko wa Maisha - Ujenzi wa vifaa vya ujenzi na vifaa vya ujenzi vinavyohitajika kwa ajili ya ujenzi, matengenezo, na usimamizi wa vifaa vya ujenzi.  <response>: LIFE-CYCLE COSTING - An acquisition or procurement technique which considers operating, maintenance, and other costs in addition to the acquisition cost of assets. 