The Living Building Record Roadmap
Building information isn't static documentation. It's an operational record that should evolve with the building.
Answer 15 quick questions across five phases and see where your practices are strong, where gaps exist, and what to focus on next.
1. Establish Standards
What information do we require from projects and renovations?
Do you define what documentation a project must hand over before work starts?
Is facilities involved before a project or renovation is turned over?
Do as-builts, O&Ms, and warranties arrive organized and on time?
2. Capture Critical Infrastructure
What have we actually documented about our buildings?
Are shutoffs and emergency systems documented and easy to locate?
Do equipment records include location, make, model, and O&M information?
Are hidden assets, like above-ceiling equipment, recorded anywhere?
3. Enable Field Access
Can people get to that information where the work happens?
Can technicians access current building plans while working in the field?
Is equipment and O&M information available on a phone or tablet?
Can staff find emergency and shutoff information after hours?
4. Keep the Record Alive
Does the record change as the building changes?
Are equipment replacements and building changes documented as they happen?
Can field teams update building information themselves?
Are photos and field notes captured while the work is being done?
5. Use Information Strategically
Can we use it to make better decisions?
Could the rest of the team find critical information if your most experienced employee wasn't available?
Can contractors get relevant building history before a renovation begins?
Does building information support condition assessments, planning, and budgets?
Answer the remaining 15 questions to see your personalized roadmap.
Wherever your gaps are, they usually come down to the same thing: getting current building information into the hands of the people doing the work.
See what better access to building information looks like.
Talk with our team, or look around on your own first.