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The new generation of commercial buildings

By: Language: English Series: Property Week ; 21 May 1999, 40(1)Publication details: 1999Subject(s): Summary: Considers the three main issues a team needs to address when appraising a building. Firstly, how the building was designed to perform, how it performs, and how this will suit a new occupier. In modern buildings a 'logbook' may include the original brief, as-built drawings, performance costs, and other relevant records. Stresses the importance of keeping a desktop review of these as a major element of the due diligence process.

Considers the three main issues a team needs to address when appraising a building. Firstly, how the building was designed to perform, how it performs, and how this will suit a new occupier. In modern buildings a 'logbook' may include the original brief, as-built drawings, performance costs, and other relevant records. Stresses the importance of keeping a desktop review of these as a major element of the due diligence process.