All our modules can now be completed "on line". This means real time benchmarking and rapid production of results.
We have made a number of significant improvements this year to our on line service.
As you will have noticed Inputting Data is now a separate item on the index and the page with all the modules has been given an update to make it clearer.
The COPROP Building Performance module now has a multiple spreadsheet entry system allowing members to "cut and paste" information into the speadsheet and upload the information to the system.
Finally on a number of the more complex modules you can access benchmarking reports which link all the information and charts into one concise report.
We will continue to update and improve the system this year and if you have any thoughts on changes that are needed please contact us.
NaPPMI Benchmarking
As you will already be aware the National Property Performance Management Initiative (NaPPMI) Performance Indicators are now accepted as ‘industry standard’ for Asset Management in both England and Wales and are further recommended by The Department of Communities and Local Government. This service has been developed by NBVBS with CIPFA Property's Asset Management Planning network and for the first time gives authorities validated data for their comparisons. For further information on membership please contact
Denise Edwards and for for further technical information please contact a member of the team as listed below.
Our Scottish group has now been operating for over a year and we now have 23 of the 32 councils in Scotland as members. We use the FPS Scotland and NAO indicators to compare performance at three facilitated meetings per year. The group continues to work with Audit Scotland, Improvement Service and Scottish Government in the development of Property Benchmarking.
CIPFA / FPS Whole Life Procurement Pro Forma (April 2005)
This Whole Life Procurement Proforma has been developed to assist Local Authorities and other organisations take into account whole life issues when appraising construction schemes.
The FPS guide to all aspects of Whole Life Appraisal is available from the link below
The latest histograms for all the modules within the scheme have now been added to the website. These can be found in the members area
Working with CIPFA we have drawn together a range of Local PI's from a wide range of sources. The full list is available in the members section. The idea is to choose indicators which meet your particular needs at a point in time. Guidance suggests that you only measure about five Local Pi's at any time.
Comparisons with the benchmarks used by Private Sector in relation to architectural work can now be found within the benchmarks section
The latest round of schools and offices benchmarking is now progress. If you are interested in completing a return please contact
abtyler@nildram.co.uk
