Complying with Part F is clearly vital for regulatory compliance, but it also presents an exciting opportunity.
The guidelines mean that CO2 data needs to be collected, and you have the chance to use this data to your advantage.
Whether you’re a building owner, facility manager, or a sustainability officer, indoor air quality monitoring can bring about a whole host of benefits.
As we’ve already covered, if you own a new building like an office, gym or hotel, you need to make sure CO2 levels are being monitored in occupiable rooms.
This means you’ll have the data you need to prove that you’re providing a safe, healthy space that prioritises those within it.
A World Green Building Council survey found that:
So, complying with Part F could actually help you to attract occupiers and charge premium rent, which will very quickly outweigh the original cost of installing the sensors.
If you’re a facility manager going into a new building, you need to ensure the ongoing monitoring of CO2 levels.
Access to this data will help you to manage the balance between ventilation, thermal comfort and energy expenditure. It can also help you to identify any issues with an HVAC system proactively, driving efficiency and reducing maintenance costs.
Another bonus of indoor air quality monitoring is boosting occupant health, wellbeing and productivity:
If you’re a sustainability officer going into a new building, these changes are good news for you too.
Part F basically means that CO2 levels need to be monitored in your space, and this data can be used to optimise your building’s energy usage, especially when combined with other data.