Performance evaluation guide launched

Building Performance and Evaluation is a new CIOB guide which offers a method to identify, limit and reduce uncertainties in building performance.

Over eight chapters the book covers management tools and methodologies to support building performance and evaluation, from the design stage through to post-occupancy. It emphasises how taking a a holistic approach can test building design and building performance.

The guide outlines the various tests and methods used in evaluation, which inform clients, end-users and practitioners of possible interventions, and supports data collection and analysis so that energy use can be assessed against the energy performance expected.