BSRIA study to focus on FM feedback

The first steering group meeting of a new BSRIA research project is set for next week.

The objective of this project is to investigate the information essential to effective building design and construction, and specifically, to develop a mechanism for collecting that information from facilities managers.

Feedback from building operation is an acknowledged aid to better building design but, notes BSRIA, there is no established mechanism for achieving it.

The data for this work will be collected from real building projects. Though details will be treated as confidential, the data format developed will be publicised. This is intended to help:

• designers to choose the best design options for plant systems and sizing, based on actual measured running costs, effectiveness, maintainability and lifetime of the plant
• building services professionals to construct better buildings and match the design to the client's needs
• clients to have buildings that are designed and constructed for maximum comfort and efficiency.

Additional research sponsors are invited to join in. More details are available from Aleksandra Bury on 01344-426511.