BUILDING LIFE CYCLE MAINTENANCE

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Question 1 (15%) Why would a building owner consider having a building audit conducted? Discuss the potential benefits and the lifecycle aspects. Question 2 (10%) It is important to realise that each building has individual needs and demands, and so the performance and life of plant, equipment, building fabric and fit-out will vary. Discuss the types of issues that are unique to each building and need to be considered before commencing the inspection process. Question 3 (10%) Why should building owners who have large portfolios of older building stock be concerned about building pathology? Provide five examples or case studies to support your answer.