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Bordass, B, Cohen, R, Standeven, M and Leaman, A (2001) Assessing building performance in use 2: technical performance of the Probe buildings. Building Research & Information, 29(02), 103–13.

Bordass, B, Cohen, R, Standeven, M and Leaman, A (2001) Assessing building performance in use 3: technical performance of the Probe buildings. Building Research & Information, 29(02), 114–28.

Bordass, B, Leaman, A and Ruyssevelt, P (2001) Assessing building performance in use 5: technical performance of the Probe buildings. Building Research & Information, 29(02), 144–57.

Cohen, R, Standeven, M, Bordass, B and Leaman, A (2001) Assessing building performance in use 1: the Probe process. Building Research & Information, 29(02), 85–102.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: building performance; continuous improvement; design factors; energy survey; feedback; occupant survey; performance indicators; post-occupancy assessment; UK;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0961-3218
  • URL: http://taylorandfrancis.metapress.com/link.asp?id=uyxbn8ry8drf9tqw
  • Abstract:
    The Probe project, which started in 1995, has been a unique joint venture between the UK government (Department of Environment, Transport and the Regions), a publisher and a research team. It has undertaken post-occupancy surveys of well-regarded new commercial and public buildings, typically 2-3 years after completion. The purpose was to provide feedback on generic and specific information on factors for success in the design, construction, operation and use of building, together with areas of difficulty and disappointment. This paper outlines the project and describes the survey methods used, and prospects for further development. It considers the opportunities for more widespread deployment of post-occupancy surveys as routine quality assurance measures for the building industry and its clients. Papers 2 and 4 in this series discuss the findings on technical performance, energy performance and occupant satisfaction. Paper 5 draws some general conclusions and considers their implications.

Cooper, I (2001) Post-occupancy evaluation - where are you?. Building Research & Information, 29(02), 158–63.

Eley, J (2001) How do post-occupancy evaluation and the facilities manager meet?. Building Research & Information, 29(02), 164–7.

Gannon, M J and Smith, N J (2011) An effective outline business case to facilitate successful decision-making. Construction Management and Economics, 29(02), 185–97.

Hung, Y-H, Smith-Jackson, T and Winchester, W (2011) Use of attitude congruence to identify safety interventions for small residential builders. Construction Management and Economics, 29(02), 113–30.

Kim, Y-W and Kim, S-C (2011) Cost analysis of information technology-assisted quality inspection using activity-based costing. Construction Management and Economics, 29(02), 163–72.

Larsson, N K (2001) iiSBE: the international initiative for sustainable built environment. Building Research & Information, 29(02), 175–7.

Leaman, A and Bordass, B (2001) Assessing building performance in use 4: technical performance of the Probe buildings. Building Research & Information, 29(02), 129–43.

Liu, A M M, Fellows, R and Tuuli, M M (2011) The role of corporate citizenship values in promoting corporate social performance: towards a conceptual model and a research agenda. Construction Management and Economics, 29(02), 173–83.

Scrase, J I (2001) Curbing the growth in UK commercial energy consumption. Building Research & Information, 29(02), 51–61.

Styhre, A (2011) In the circuit of credibility: construction workers and the norms of "a good job". Construction Management and Economics, 29(02), 199–209.

Teo, M M and Loosemore, M (2011) Community-based protest against construction projects: a case study of movement continuity. Construction Management and Economics, 29(02), 131–44.

Yang, J, Shen, P Q, Bourne, L, Ho, C M-F and Xue, X (2011) A typology of operational approaches for stakeholder analysis and engagement. Construction Management and Economics, 29(02), 145–62.

Zimmerman, A and Martin, M (2001) Post-occupancy evaluation: benefits and barriers. Building Research & Information, 29(02), 168–74.