Introduction:2026 TCO analysis reveals Calacatta Quartz reduces 5-year ownership costs by 65%, saving $119,000 per 2,000 sq.ft versus natural marble.   1.Executive Summary: The CapEx vs. OpEx Paradox in Material Specification In the current landscape of commercial real estate development, the specification of surface materials is often driven by a singular, flawed metric: the initial acquisition cost. Procurement officers and developers frequently scrutinize the price per slab at the point of purchase, often overlooking the financial hemorrhage that occurs post-installation. This report serves as a corrective financial analysis, shifting the focus from Capital Expenditure (CapEx) to Operational Expenditure (OpEx).While natural Calacatta marble remains the historical benchmark for luxury, 2026 cost modeling indicates that it functions as a financial liability in high-traffic commercial zones. Conversely, Engineered Calacatta Quartz , despite a comparable or slightly lower initial st...