SOFT LANDINGS

SOFT LANDINGS

1. DEFINITION

   • Hand holding framework for clients in the first few years of operation of their facility.

2. championed by the government

   • Asscoiated with BIM Task Force
   • Government Construction Strategy (GCS)

3. GCS Action Plan (2011) identifies government objectives as:

   • '' alignment of design/ construction with operation and asset management''
   • i.e. matching up interests between those who design and construct an asset with those who use it

4. WHAT IS IT?

   • A structured and formalised programme of after care for the client. BISRA is currently prosposing that a soft landing period should continue for up to 3years from practical completion
     • Yr 1 - building settle and extent of which bdg hits performance target are being achieved can be measured
     • Yr 2 - building will now be stable in its operation. post occupancy evaluations and energy surveys will be undertaken and interventions delivered and reviewed
     • Yr 3 - the review will continue supported by further POE and energy surveys

5. CORE PRINCIPLES OF SOFT LANDINGS

   • Adopt the entire process
   • provide leadership
   • set roles and responsibilities
   • commit to aftercare
   • involve end users

6. RIBA Plan of Works

   • B
     • inception and briefing
   • C-H
     • design dev and construction tender
   • J + K
     • construction and pre-handover
   • L1
     • initial aftercare
   • L2 + L3
     • long term aftercare