A Practical Reference for Your Building Team
Master Manuals prepares building logbooks that bring key building-services information into a clear reference for owners and facilities teams. We organise the supplied project records around how the building is intended to operate, where supporting information is held and how ongoing records can be maintained.
For a new building, refurbishment or an existing logbook update, the contents are agreed around your project, available information and handover requirements.
A Useful Overview, Not Another Document Archive
A building logbook brings essential building-services information into one practical reference. It helps the building team find the right records and maintain an overview as operating arrangements change.
Designed for the People Managing the Building
For owners, facilities teams and project teams handing over new or refurbished buildings. The contents and level of detail are agreed around the building and the information available.
What Can Your Building Logbook Include?
The scope is agreed around your building and verified project information.
Building & Services
- Building identification, use and approved contacts.
- A summary of installed building services.
- Confirmed operating hours, controls and relevant settings.
- References to drawings and technical records.
Energy & Ongoing Records
- Metering details and energy-record sections.
- Maintenance arrangements and schedule references.
- Significant changes to systems or responsibilities.
- Revision details and update responsibilities.
Design figures and operating guidance are checked by the responsible project team before issue.
A Structure That Matches Your Project Brief
Where your specification calls for a CIBSE TM31-based structure, share the requirement when enquiring. We review the intended contents, available records and nominated reviewers before preparation.
The logbook provides an accessible summary and record structure. It complements the detailed technical handover documents.
How the Handover Documents Work Together
Building Logbook
A concise building-services overview and a structure for ongoing operational records.
O&M Manual
Detailed equipment, operating and maintenance information. Explore our O&M manual service.
Building User Guide
Guidance for people using the building. See our Building User Guide service.
Send Us Your Project Details
Start with the project name, location, building use and handover date.
- Client specification and required contents.
- Relevant layouts and services descriptions.
- Commissioning and metering information.
- Maintenance records and approved contacts.
- An existing logbook, if an update is needed.
Tell us what is available and which records are outstanding.
How We Prepare Your Logbook
- Agree the brief: confirm the contents, output and programme.
- Organise the records: review source information and identify gaps.
- Prepare the draft: arrange clear summaries and supporting references.
- Review and issue: incorporate agreed comments before final issue.
The building team should nominate who will maintain ongoing records after handover.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a building logbook and an O&M manual?
A building logbook gives a concise overview and a structure for ongoing records. The O&M manual contains the detailed equipment, operating and maintenance information.
Can you update an existing building logbook?
Yes. Send the existing document and current information about the changes. We will review which sections need updating and agree the scope.
Who updates the logbook after handover?
The owner or building-management team should assign this responsibility. Any ongoing updates by Master Manuals need to be agreed as part of the service.
How much does a building logbook cost, and how long does it take?
The quotation and programme depend on the building, the records available and the review work required. Send your project details and handover date for an assessment.
Discuss Your Building Logbook
Tell us about the building, the records available and your handover date. We will review the scope and provide a quotation.
Need a wider package? Explore our Building Manuals service.