These downloads are for a range of purposes, all of which are relevant to Facilities Management. Please take note of any ‘Health warnings’ or copyright requirements attached to them.
Conversion Factors
This is a straightforward and easy to use unit converter which can be added to your desktop as a shortcut. Miles to millimetres or Celsius to Rankine will never again be a problem:
http://joshmadison.net/software/convert/
Micro CHP Calculator
Escalating energy costs are converging with new CHP technology, and the era of the domestic or small residential unit is now an economic reality. This spreadsheet allows a quick viability calculation for small buildings.
http://www.microchap.info/micro%20chp%20calculator.xls
Fire Modelling
The US Building and Fire Research Laboratory offer a range of free fire modelling software:
http://www.bfrl.nist.gov/866/fmabbs.html
ASPECT
An evaluation tool which deals with the way the healthcare environment can impact on the levels of satisfaction shown by staff and patients and on the health outcomes of patients and the performance of staff.
http://design.dh.gov.uk/content/connections/aspect.asp
AEDET Evolution
A tool that evaluates a design by posing a series of clear, non-technical statements, encompassing the three key area of Impact, Build Quality and Functionality.
http://design.dh.gov.uk/content/connections/aedet_evolution.asp
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