Building Application Guide BG 71/2017: Building Services Reports

by Richard Tudor

A report is a form of communication that is written for a specific purpose and aimed at a particular audience. There are various types of reports utilised in the building services industry that are used for different purposes. This guide provides guidance on the following types:

Feasibility reports
Strategy reports
Concept design reports
Developed design reports
Thermal modelling reports
Tender assessment reports
Technical due diligence reports
Expert adviser reports
Expert witness reports

For each type of report covered, this guide aims to outline what that report should achieve, in addition to highlighting key points and guidance to assist the reader in developing their own particular report structure. The common components of a typical report are also explained together with report preparation success factors.

The primary aim of this guide is to serve as good practice and to provide guidance in promoting consistency in the industry through common report definition and standard report frameworks. It does not aim to address report grammar, writing style or composition but makes reference to other publications to assist in this need.

36 pages, ebook

First published May 1, 2017