Design & Construction Team

The team should prepare for operation of the facility, including the initial and extended periods of aftercare, based on the following:

1. Conduct aftercare review meetings and workshops
2. Record user comments related to functionality and effectiveness
3. Maintain records of site walks to detect emerging issues
4. Fine-tune the building services engineering systems
5. Fine-tune the structural monitoring and control systems
6. Record and feedback details of all fine-tuning
7. Update the Asset Information Model (AIM)
8. Update the facility handbook
9. Update the facility user guide

Lead Appointed Party & Operator

The Lead Appointed Party, operator, operations team or facility manager should prepare for operation of the asset/facility, including the initial and extended periods of aftercare, based on the following activities:

1. Record and review early energy usage for comparison with predictions
2. Review and record Building Management System (BMS) monitoring of environmental conditions to detect any emerging problems
3. Set up a helpdesk with a physical presence
4. Prepare and circulate newsletters or utilize other media for communicating directly with end-users