Provides background information and guidance relating to the wide range of issues which should be considered when specifying a building management system (BMS). Writes for both clients when briefing consulting engineers and for consulting engineers themselves when compiling system specifications. Deals with the issues under the headings - Client's brief, System specification, Justification for advanced control systems, Feasibility assessment, Occupant controls, System operator interfaces, Implementation of management software, Requirements for BMS upkeep, Communication protocols, Communication media, Integration with other BMS, Integration with fire detection systems, Use of BMS with IT networks. In addition, lists other sources of complementary guidance published by BSRIA.