Div2525 is a part of the project specification process that can be used to describe how to facilitate the collecting, exchange, and use, over time, of data across multiple building systems, enabling owners to make their buildings smarter and achieve goals such as sustainability, lower total cost of ownership, higher operational efficiency, and a better user experience.

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Owners and operators of buildings, whether building, retrofitting, or operating them, should consider these requirements and incorporate them into their building’s design, construction, and operations.  Getting the most out of your “smarter” buildings can be complicated, but being proactive as early as possible (ideally when you start to imagine your next project) maximizes the potential value while keeping the costs of doing so as low as possible.  Following this guide can help organize and inform your team so that you get what you, your operators, and your occupants want/need, you reduce confusion and change orders, and you end up future-ready for unknown things to come.