Built environment lifecycle operations are a bold step towards achieving a more environment and social-friendly industry. Meaning, various companies have to operate while taking into consideration the negative impact they might cause to the environment. Thus, they find ways - and implement them - to become more sustainable.
In order for these companies to operate in accordance to the lifecycle operation principles, they need to evaluate things in a holistic perspective and this can be done using a system called "life cycle analysis" or "life cycle assessment." This process determines the full range of impact associated with the whole operation and that is from the beginning of project development until a facility is no longer capable for operation.
Life cycle assessment (LCA)
The life cycle assessment for any industrial project is done through the following step-by-step process:
Determine what they need -- this pertains to the identification of the needs (which is to be done before the start of project development ) and whether or not these needs are in line with the goal of minimizing the negative impact to the environment and to society as a whole.
Research -- the identification of these needs is done through research where several issues have to be addressed such as the environment and social impact.
Plan & Design -- this is the next phase (after research); a particular project and all its components is carefully planned according to the research findings. Again, the environmental and social impact are being considered in this stage of life cycle assessment process.
Construct -- the approved plan & design is materialized in the construction stage; a facility that is environment-friendly is built.
Operate & Maintain -- operation and maintenance stage follow after the construction of built environment is done successfully. In this stage, the facility management team determines whether or not all the things/components are working well based on the established plan. This also means that the operation and maintenance tasks should abide by the principles of built environment life cycle operations.
Re-purpose/ Decommission -- this is the end of the intended duration of the facility operation; the facility management team then decides on the future of the facility - should it decide to completely halt the facility operation? or use it for other purpose? Whether the team decides to decommission or to use the facility for other purpose, still, it will need (again) to "identify the need." The whole process is just a cycle.
Green building - a result of built environment life cycle operations principle
As we examine the building and facility industry today, we can notice that a lot of companies are 'going green' - this is a clear result of life cycle operations principle, which is also common in facility management companies. More and more companies now value environment-friendly practices; green buildings are becoming more popular (e.g. energy-efficient, solar panel usage, day lightings, etc.) and gaining positive results.
In order for these companies to operate in accordance to the lifecycle operation principles, they need to evaluate things in a holistic perspective and this can be done using a system called "life cycle analysis" or "life cycle assessment." This process determines the full range of impact associated with the whole operation and that is from the beginning of project development until a facility is no longer capable for operation.
Life cycle assessment (LCA)
The life cycle assessment for any industrial project is done through the following step-by-step process:
Determine what they need -- this pertains to the identification of the needs (which is to be done before the start of project development ) and whether or not these needs are in line with the goal of minimizing the negative impact to the environment and to society as a whole.
Research -- the identification of these needs is done through research where several issues have to be addressed such as the environment and social impact.
Plan & Design -- this is the next phase (after research); a particular project and all its components is carefully planned according to the research findings. Again, the environmental and social impact are being considered in this stage of life cycle assessment process.
Construct -- the approved plan & design is materialized in the construction stage; a facility that is environment-friendly is built.
Operate & Maintain -- operation and maintenance stage follow after the construction of built environment is done successfully. In this stage, the facility management team determines whether or not all the things/components are working well based on the established plan. This also means that the operation and maintenance tasks should abide by the principles of built environment life cycle operations.
Re-purpose/ Decommission -- this is the end of the intended duration of the facility operation; the facility management team then decides on the future of the facility - should it decide to completely halt the facility operation? or use it for other purpose? Whether the team decides to decommission or to use the facility for other purpose, still, it will need (again) to "identify the need." The whole process is just a cycle.
Green building - a result of built environment life cycle operations principle
As we examine the building and facility industry today, we can notice that a lot of companies are 'going green' - this is a clear result of life cycle operations principle, which is also common in facility management companies. More and more companies now value environment-friendly practices; green buildings are becoming more popular (e.g. energy-efficient, solar panel usage, day lightings, etc.) and gaining positive results.
About the Author:
Dennis Felton uses his years of experience working in the construction industry in writing industry-related topics, including life cycle operation, built environment management. He also runs a personal blog, which reflects his current works.
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