Tools for life cycle models in building services technology

In construction and building services technology, life cycle models are perceived as an increasingly important way of implementing projects, and are gaining in popularity. Implementing and applying life cycle models requires supportive methods, measures, and tools. Above all, tools as well as contract and project models are needed to implement life cycle models in order to set and reach contract targets, to compare life cycle economy, and to
identify and manage risks. The Finnish Life Cycle Models in Indoor Environment and Building Services project (CUBENet) defined the service level descriptions for setting targeted contract measurements and generated new verification methods, such as an operational verification method to be used by a building automation system. Risk assessment tables for life cycle building service schemes have been drawn up to avoid problems and
conflicts; the prepared model document templates are to serve in planning the project content and form, as well as in the agreement of the contract stipulation.