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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 |
Pages | 3-3 |
STUDY ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF A EUROPEAN UNION FRAMEWORK FOR DIGITAL BUILDING LOGBOOKS
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DISCLAIMER
The information and views set out in this 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 ma y 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 sha ring within the
construction sector, among building owners and occupants, financial institutions a nd 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.
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