We are pleased to announce that the Step-by-Step Guide on Sustainable Management of Buildingsisnow publicly available. Developed within the MESTRI‑CE project, this handbook provides a comprehensive introduction to the key functionalities of the MESTRI-CE Smart Data Hub (SDH) and supports stakeholders in managing buildings more efficiently and in line with climate neutrality goals.
The guide is built around the use of the MESTRI-CE Smart Data Hub (SDH), a digital platform designed to support building portfolio management, renovation planning, and performance tracking. It explains how to use the platform and how to apply sustainable building management principles in practice, helping users make informed, data-driven decisions.
Whether you are responsible for public buildings, advising on energy renovations, or managing housing portfolios, this handbook offers practical guidance and hands-on support for improving building performance and long-term sustainability.
What will you find inside the handbook?
📌Building Management Basics
An introduction to data-driven building management, including common challenges such as fragmented data, reactive maintenance, and limited planning capacity.
📌Key Functionalities of the Smart Data Hub
A detailed overview of the platform’s three core sections – Portfolio, Property, and Planning – including how to:
·Add and manage building data
·Track energy and climate performance
·Create and compare renovation plans
·Export reports for financial and regulatory purposes
📌Data Requirements and Assessment Methodologies
An outline of mandatory and recommended data inputs, as well as assessment methods such as energy and emissions simulations, cost calculations, and sustainability benchmarks.
📌User Tips and Best Practices
Practical advice on setting up portfolios, maintaining and improving data quality, and using the platform across different building types.
📌Support Materials
References to user manuals, video tutorials, FAQs, related deliverables, and available technical support channels.
This handbook is a valuable resource for building owners, managers, public authorities, and service providers who are preparing renovation projects, responding to regulatory requirements, or aiming to improve how building data is collected, analysed, and used.
Now that the handbook is publicly available, all interested stakeholders are invited to explore its content and discover how the MESTRI-CE Smart Data Hub can support more sustainable and strategic building management.
Download the Step-by-Step Guide on Sustainable Management of Building here!