The FM impact on construction design
Brian Atkin, Lead Technical Author of BS 8536-1 the new facilities management briefing guidance, and Stephanie Kosandiak Lead Programme Manager for Construction at BSI, discuss its impact on construction design…
We are hearing a great deal about Building Information Modelling (BIM). As the government’s Level 2 BIM requirements deadline for industry looms in April 2016, this is bound to increase in pace. To support this action there are various documents in place, one of which is BS 8536-1 Briefing for design and construction – Code of practice for facilities management (Buildings infrastructure).
Ensuring that the design and construction of buildings and other facilities take account of operational performance requirements is a matter of prime concern for owners, operators and their facility managers. Too often, facilities are delivered by a project team that has not taken sufficient account of operational requirements, especially those relating to environmental management, functionality and effectiveness, security and cost. This is not to say that blame rests solely with the project team. Owners and operators need to be able to express their requirements unambiguously and maintain a watchful eye over the emerging design and construction and the extent to which both measure up to the definition of an efficient, safe and cost-effective facility.
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