Building LogBooks
“Turning design intent into measurable reality providing the data needed to compare how the building was expected to perform with how it actually performs day to day.”
Requirements & obligations of a Building Log Book
For relevant buildings in England, the underlying regulatory requirement comes from Building Regulations Part L.
The building owner is provided with sufficient information about the building, its fixed building services and their maintenance requirements to enable the building to be operated efficiently.
Actual Building Performance vs. Design Performance
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Building description
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Design philosophy
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Key building services
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Operating strategy
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Energy performance
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Water consumption
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Maintenance strategy
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Commissioning information
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Controls and BMS
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Alterations and changes
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Performance records
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Responsibilities and contacts
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Reference documentation
The data to monitor performance against expected levels, identify and record malfunctions, assess operational efficiency, and track asset condition
reliability and longevity.”
Eric J Cooper
Son of The Black Country
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