PRESENTATIONS

Hermen van Ree, past Senior Research Fellow at University College London gave a presentation of the award-winning Brief Builder. In short, the Brief Builder is a web-based tool for managing client specifications in complex PFI projects. With the Brief Builder, one can develop and manage a complete, consistent and contractible programme of requirements in a relatively short timeframe. By using advanced modelling techniques, the Brief Builder enables clients to identify, communicate and test their specifications in a highly systematic and transparent way. Their wishes and needs are no longer captured in voluminous documents and spreadsheets, but in one intelligent computer model. complete info

 Peter McLennan, Senior Lecturer in Facility Management at the Bartlett School of Graduate Studies, University College London, gave a presentation on Facility Management in Schools. He pointed out that schools are an example of ‘trading through the space’ – the classroom is the space through which the service of teaching is carried out. Therefore, he focused on FM as a service operation, operating budgets (Capex vs. Opex assumptions) and problems of traditional briefing process. He presented his research idea to examine how to reduce year on year OpEx exposure over the life time of the building (EPSRC Grant). ... complete info

Peter Raynham, Lecturer in Lighting at the Bartlett School of Graduate Studies, University College London, gave a presentation on Lighting in Schools. Although it is acknowledged that day light is the best solution for school classrooms electric lighting is still required and it is important to design this correctly. He therefore focused on electric lighting in schools and his collaboration with Lund University in Sweden. He presented his research idea on energy efficient electric lighting for school buildings (EPSRC Grant) and the impact of this on learning. complete info

Delivering Schools through the BSF process A round table discussion on the BSF process and the delivery of Schools for the future. The presentation will focus on the delivery of the current Newcastle BSF programme and will examine lessons that can be transferred to future schemes. The discussion and presentation will include the views of wide range of stakeholders involved in the Newcastle BSF procurement and delivery. Chair Gordon Hudson - Mott MacDonald • Sir Robert MacAlpine • Newcastle City Council • Aura • Mott MacDonald • Robertson FM COMING SOON complete info

The operational opportunities within the BSF process   A brief overview of the key operational opportunities within the BSF process will be presented. A proposition will be outlined related to the largely under-developed areas of facility management and the associated operational expenses related to these activities. This position will be compared with the primary focus of much of the BSF and Government output to date that has focused on integrating design and education theory. The conclusion will suggest a few key benefits for applied research into operations within the BSF process.   Peter McLennan – The Bartlett, University College London COMING SOON ... complete info

A review of the BREEAM for schools methodology and it’s use in procurement and alignment with the 60% carbon reduction targets for new schools. The speaker was a member of the BREEAM for Schools development team. Graham Capper – Northumbria University COMING SOON complete info