A Framework for Improving Building Operating Decisions
Decision Support System Tool

A Framework for Improving Building Operating Decisions is a research project being conducted at the University of Reading in partnership with Penn State.

The decision support system tool is the final phase of the research.  The decision support system tool can be used by facility managers and facility management consultants to evaluate the energy and maintenance management practices for a building or campus of buildings.  The tool consists of a series of multiple choice questions that are processed using a computerized process to evaluate how proactive or reactive the energy and maintenance management practices are.

The following is provided for the building or campus of buildings the question set was completed for:

• Three one-page best practice recommendations that align with the goals and needs of the facility management team
• A numerical score of how reactive or proactive the energy and maintenance management practices are

For more information see: www.improvebuildingperformance.com

To inquire about the research contact Angela Lewis, PhD Candidate, University of Reading using the Contact Us form.

Acknowledgements

Support for this research has been provided by:

• National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship
• Chuck Ehrlich, Building Intelligence Group (computer programming)
• Partnership for Achieving Construction Excellence (PACE) at Penn State
• American Society of Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Graduate Student Grant-in Aid
• International Facility Management Association (IFMA) Utility Council Scholarship

© Angela Lewis 2010