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Building Asset Performance Framework (BAPF)
Frequently asked questions
- How can the BAPF assist departments to develop a complete understanding of the extent, condition, and operating performance of buildings?
The BAPF adopts a contemporary approach to performance management of buildings by including consideration of social and environmental aspects as additional dimensions to the traditional functional and financial performance assessment approach. Using the BAPF, departments can assess the performance of their buildings against the following areas:
- appropriateness of the building asset in meeting service delivery requirements
- financial impact of the building asset
- statutory compliance risk of the building asset
- effective use of the building asset as a resource
- environmental impact of the building asset
- social significance of the building asset.
- When should the BAPF be applied?
The BAPF should be applied when a department requires information on how its building portfolio is performing, particularly to inform asset management processes and decisions. This includes:
- planning decisions prior to procurement and investment, including the development of business cases for funding bids
- disposal and rationalisation decisions
- renewal/refurbishment decisions
- benchmarking and continuous improvement.
- Can decisions related to capital improvements/investments be tested?
A performance assessment using the BAPF will provide a status report or profile summarising the performance of a particular building asset or portfolio of assets. The information gained will assist departments in answering the following questions:
- Is the building asset relevant to future service delivery needs?
- How well is the building asset performing in supporting current service delivery?
- What areas need improvement?
- What are possible options for improving performance?
- What options should be selected?
- Can the BAPF be used to explain unexpected changes in consumption of water or energy following implementation of efficiency initiatives?
The BAPF may provide clarity on variations in energy and water consumption through an analysis of other building performance data collected. For example, an increase in the level of utilisation due to changes in service activity may cause an increase in water and electricity consumption.
- How can the BAPF be used in relation to budget proposals, strategic decisions and future policy development?
Evidence of performance information such as a building’s financial impact, social significance, environmental impact and service delivery requirements are required to support project proposals. Collection of performance data in a structured way as provided by the BAPF will help departments to understand the key risks associated with asset ownership and operation to ensure service continuity.
- What additional benefits can the BAPF provide to departments?
Asset performance information can assist departments to anticipate issues related to the management and operation of building assets and to address these issues before they become of concern or impact on service delivery.
Additionally, the BAPF provides the opportunity to standardise reports and produce them in a format easily understood by management and operational staff.
- Does the BAPF provide guidance on conducting a performance assessment of a building?
The BAPF provides a structured template (refer Appendix A of the BAPF) for the collection of performance data to assist departments in undertaking a performance assessment. The template can be customised to suit department’s particular requirements.
Last Updated 05/08/2009
