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• Author: Carbonar, Giulia; Sterling, Raymond; Spirinckx, Carolin; Vandevelde, Birgit; De Groote, Maarten; Dourlens-Quaranta, Sophie; Lodigiani, Alessandro; Volt, Jonathan; Borragán, Guillermo; Glicker, Jessica; Kondratenko, Irena; Toth, Zsolt; Rajagopalan, Neethi; De Regel, Sofie; Rapf, Oliver; Calderoni, Marco; Loureiro, Tatiana
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STUDY ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF A EUROPEAN UNION FRAMEWORK FOR DIGITAL BUILDING LOGBOOKS

FINAL REPORT

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DISCLAIMER

The information and views set out inthis report are those of the authors and do not

necessarily reflect the official opinion of EASME or of the Commission. Neither EASME, nor

the Commission can guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this study. Neither

EASME, nor the Commission or any person acting on their behalf may be held responsible

for the use which may be made of the information contained therein.

ABSTRACT

This study provides the basis for the development of an EU framework for Digital Building

Logbooks. The definition of Digital Building Logbook has been created as part of this study,

based on a thorough stakeholder consultation, interviews with experts and detailed analysis

of 40 existing Building Logbook initiatives across Europe and beyond. In short, a Digital

Building Logbook is a common repository for all relevant building data; it facilitates

transparency, trust, informed decision making and information sharing within the

construction sector, among building owners and occupants, financial institutions and public

authorities. Following the identification of the main gaps that have to be addressed a set of

actions has been proposed to address those gaps. Out of them three priority actions are

proposed to be carried or supported by the European Commission in order to spread the use

and efficient functioning of Digital Building Logbooks: (1) Development of a standardised

approach for data collection, data management and interoperability and its legal framework;

(2) Development of guidelines for linking existing databases; and (3) Launch of public

funded R&I projects to further explore the Digital Building Logbook concept and its

implementation. For each priority action, a comprehensive assessment is carried out,

including a set-up and roll-out plan, a feasibility evaluation and synergies with existing EU

and international initiatives.