Building user's guide - Revision history

Designing Buildings at 07:20, 28 February 2024

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	For more information, see How to write a building user guide.		For more information, see How to write a building user guide.

−	= Related articles on Designing Buildings ~~Wiki~~ =	+	NB The [https://www.architecture.com/knowledge-and-resources/resources-landing-page/inclusive-design-overlay-to-riba-plan-of-work Inclusive Design Overlay to the RIBA Plan of Work] published by the RIBA in 2023, gives an alternative definition: ‘The Building User Guide is the inclusive design element of the Building Manual and it should include accessibility arrangements such as inclusive travel options by public transport, vehicular drop off, accessible parking provision, adapted cycle parking, entry systems for all potential users, step free routes and circulation, adapted desk and chair arrangements, desk and meeting booking systems, availability and type of assisted listening systems, lifts, wayfinding and signage systems, refreshments and dietary needs, specific amenities (such as toilet types and locations, faith rooms, quiet rooms and first aid) evacuation procedures and support, provision for assistance dogs, safeguarding and safety arrangements for disabled people.’
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		+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

	* BSRIA updates Handover and O&M manuals.		* BSRIA updates Handover and O&M manuals.

Designing Buildings at 10:29, 3 August 2022

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	* Users.		* Users.

−	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Manual]] [[Category:Design]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Manual]] [[Category:Design]] [[Category:Operations]]

Editor at 13:07, 8 September 2020

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	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

		+	* BSRIA updates Handover and O&M manuals.
	* End-user.		* End-user.
	* Health and safety file.		* Health and safety file.
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	* Users.		* Users.

−	[[Category:Design]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Manual]] [[Category:Design]]

Editor at 12:24, 3 July 2020

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	* Preliminaries.		* Preliminaries.
	* Soft landings.		* Soft landings.
		+	* Soft Landings for owners.
	* Technical guide.		* Technical guide.
	* Users.		* Users.

	[[Category:Design]]		[[Category:Design]]

Designing Buildings at 12:35, 6 March 2020

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	* How to write a building user guide.		* How to write a building user guide.
	* Building log book.		* Building log book.
		+	* Building manual.
	* Building owner's manual.		* Building owner's manual.
	* Maintenance.		* Maintenance.

Editor at 12:39, 6 November 2018

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	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

		+	* End-user.
	* Health and safety file.		* Health and safety file.
	* How to write a building user guide.		* How to write a building user guide.

Editor at 14:22, 24 September 2018

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−	In addition to a building owner's manual and building log book, it may also be prudent to prepare a non-technical 'building ~~users~~ guide' (BUG) with information for users about:	+	In addition to a building owner's manual and building log book, it may also be prudent to prepare a non-technical 'building user's guide' (BUG) with information for users about:

	* The principles behind the design of the building and how these affect its operation.		* The principles behind the design of the building and how these affect its operation.
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	* Access, security and safety systems.		* Access, security and safety systems.
	* Methods for reporting problems.		* Methods for reporting problems.
−	* Car parking and cycling provision, local public transport, car sharing schemes etc.	+	* Car parking and cycling provision, local public transport, car sharing schemes, etc.
	* Waste management.		* Waste management.
	* Training.		* Training.
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	The building user's guide is usually prepared by the designers, but its preparation may be considered an 'additional service' by consultants unless specifically required by their appointment agreement.		The building user's guide is usually prepared by the designers, but its preparation may be considered an 'additional service' by consultants unless specifically required by their appointment agreement.

−	For more information see: How to write a building user guide.	+	For more information, see How to write a building user guide.

−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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−	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===	+

	* Health and safety file.		* Health and safety file.
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	* Soft landings.		* Soft landings.
	* Technical guide.		* Technical guide.
		+	* Users.

	[[Category:Design]]		[[Category:Design]]

Designing Buildings at 06:47, 1 August 2018

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	The building user's guide is usually prepared by the designers, but its preparation may be considered an 'additional service' by consultants unless specifically required by their appointment agreement.		The building user's guide is usually prepared by the designers, but its preparation may be considered an 'additional service' by consultants unless specifically required by their appointment agreement.
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		+	For more information see: How to write a building user guide.

	= Find out more =		= Find out more =

Designing Buildings at 06:30, 1 August 2018

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−	In addition to a building owner's manual and building log book, it may also be prudent to prepare a non-technical 'building users guide' with information for users about:	+	In addition to a building owner's manual and building log book, it may also be prudent to prepare a non-technical 'building users guide' (BUG) with information for users about:

	* The principles behind the design of the building and how these affect its operation.		* The principles behind the design of the building and how these affect its operation.
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	* Health and safety file.		* Health and safety file.
		+	* How to write a building user guide.
	* Building log book.		* Building log book.
	* Building owner's manual.		* Building owner's manual.

Editor at 15:04, 2 December 2015

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	In addition to a building owner's manual and building log book, it may also be prudent to prepare a non-technical 'building users guide' with information for users about:		In addition to a building owner's manual and building log book, it may also be prudent to prepare a non-technical 'building users guide' with information for users about:
−	*The principles behind the design of the building and how these affect its operation.	+
−	*The building's standard of performance.	+	* The principles behind the design of the building and how these affect its operation.
−	*Energy efficiency measures.	+	* The building's standard of performance.
−	*Water-saving measures.	+	* Energy efficiency measures.
−	*Means of operating heating, lighting and cooling systems, and the consequences of incorrect operation.	+	* Water-saving measures.
−	*Access, security and safety systems.	+	* Means of operating heating, lighting and cooling systems, and the consequences of incorrect operation.
−	*Methods for reporting problems.	+	* Access, security and safety systems.
−	*Car parking and cycling provision, local public transport, car sharing schemes etc.	+	* Methods for reporting problems.
−	*Waste management.	+	* Car parking and cycling provision, local public transport, car sharing schemes etc.
−	*Training.	+	* Waste management.
		+	* Training.

	It may also include guidance for facilities managers and for maintenance and other contractors.		It may also include guidance for facilities managers and for maintenance and other contractors.
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	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
−	*Health and safety file.	+
−	*Building log book.	+	* Health and safety file.
−	*Building owner's manual.	+	* Building log book.
−	*Preliminaries.	+	* Building owner's manual.
−	*Soft landings.	+	* Maintenance.
−	*Technical guide.	+	* Preliminaries.
		+	* Soft landings.
		+	* Technical guide.

	[[Category:Design]]		[[Category:Design]]