WEBVTT 1 00:00:05.280 --> 00:00:11.100 The BAT is currently designed to collect and store facility, energy, audit, facility, 2 00:00:11.100 --> 00:00:16.110 condition and resilience data, and it is an important tool in the project development 3 00:00:16.110 --> 00:00:21.900 nexus. Built as a Microsoft access application, the BAT can be used by most 4 00:00:21.900 --> 00:00:27.660 Microsoft Office users. The tool is capable of capturing and storing a variety of data at 5 00:00:27.660 --> 00:00:32.670 the building and facility level and has been designed specifically as a walk around data 6 00:00:32.670 --> 00:00:37.440 collection system, eliminating the need for paper checklists which require hand 7 00:00:37.440 --> 00:00:42.600 transcription or scanning to be useful. All the data collected are formatted and 8 00:00:42.600 --> 00:00:48.570 structured for use within the BAT, or it can be exported to use in other systems. Most 9 00:00:48.570 --> 00:00:53.910 importantly, after the initial audit, these data are stored and can simply be updated in 10 00:00:53.910 --> 00:00:59.070 future audits. There will be no need to keep counting the same light bulbs or inventorying 11 00:00:59.070 --> 00:01:04.740 the same doors with each new audit. This will save time, money and allow resources to be 12 00:01:04.740 --> 00:01:10.980 focused on situational or operational changes that offer real energy savings opportunities 13 00:01:10.980 --> 00:01:20.530 or needed condition improvement. While the BAT is not a data analysis 14 00:01:20.530 --> 00:01:26.050 tool, there are plenty of other systems that provide specialty analyses. It will store 15 00:01:26.050 --> 00:01:30.850 analysis results again in standardized formats that are useful for direct exports to 16 00:01:30.850 --> 00:01:36.460 other databases for energy audits. This includes the Dewey Compliance Tracking System 17 00:01:36.460 --> 00:01:42.540 for required federal reporting of energy and water evaluations and the resulting CMS for E 18 00:01:42.790 --> 00:01:48.070 covered facilities for facility condition assessments. This includes standardized 19 00:01:48.070 --> 00:01:53.500 component identifiers, specifically unit format codes and customizable condition 20 00:01:53.500 --> 00:01:59.470 codes. Getting started with the BAT is simple. 21 00:01:59.620 --> 00:02:05.470 Users must be using Windows ten and have a copy of GMs access 2013 or newer installed on 22 00:02:05.470 --> 00:02:11.050 their machine. Assuming these criteria are met, the BAT installation files, quick start 23 00:02:11.050 --> 00:02:16.450 guide, video tutorials and a full user's manual are available on the Bat Support 24 00:02:16.450 --> 00:02:24.110 SharePoint site for download. Once installed, logging into the BAT for initial use is 25 00:02:24.110 --> 00:02:28.730 straightforward and similar to other software that most users should be accustomed with. 26 00:02:29.510 --> 00:02:35.090 Upon first use, the BAT database will be empty. Users will begin by entering some 27 00:02:35.090 --> 00:02:41.120 initial contact information and populate the real property data tables. New buildings can 28 00:02:41.120 --> 00:02:48.310 be added using a manual input form or the batch upload template. Once buildings are 29 00:02:48.310 --> 00:02:53.260 added, they can be assigned to specific field auditors for editing and become available for 30 00:02:53.260 --> 00:02:58.510 data entry. Data entry within the BAT will be familiar to experienced auditors and 31 00:02:58.510 --> 00:03:03.700 assessors. Forms in the BAT are similar to the types of paper checklists that are often 32 00:03:03.700 --> 00:03:08.470 used in audits, and the workflow is consistent with typical procedures, for 33 00:03:08.470 --> 00:03:13.600 example, prior to a field visit. It is typical to collect data about the facility 34 00:03:13.600 --> 00:03:19.030 and individual buildings from past reports and phone interviews with facility staff. In 35 00:03:19.030 --> 00:03:23.890 the BAT, this data collection process is called Pre-Flighting and there is a dedicated 36 00:03:23.890 --> 00:03:29.530 menu for entering these data. The BAT even includes a simple floorplan tool that allows 37 00:03:29.530 --> 00:03:34.180 for consistent naming conventions for spaces within buildings, and a handy photo 38 00:03:34.180 --> 00:03:40.380 processing tool that allows auditors to manage photos within the BAT. During the 39 00:03:40.380 --> 00:03:45.930 actual audit, the BAT uses a series of menus and submenus to help auditors and assessors 40 00:03:45.930 --> 00:03:51.540 collect data in real time. Since the BAT is installed locally on each user's machine, no 41 00:03:51.540 --> 00:03:56.490 internet access is required, so data can be collected even in locations that lack a wi fi 42 00:03:56.520 --> 00:04:03.270 signal. Easy dropdown menus, pick lists and pop up touch friendly keypads are available 43 00:04:03.270 --> 00:04:09.060 on most menus. These features help overcome some of the data entry pitfalls associated 44 00:04:09.060 --> 00:04:14.370 with spreadsheet based systems. Floorplan information, if provided in the preflight 45 00:04:14.370 --> 00:04:16.440 menu, is also available. 46 00:04:18.570 --> 00:04:24.210 The most recent edition of the Bat includes menus, forms and data fields dedicated to the 47 00:04:24.210 --> 00:04:29.700 collection of facility condition assessment information. While energy audits and facility 48 00:04:29.700 --> 00:04:34.890 condition assessments are underpinned by much of the same data, such as building location 49 00:04:34.890 --> 00:04:40.830 and characteristics, Fcas have different scopes and reporting requirements. The BAT 50 00:04:40.830 --> 00:04:47.100 now includes dedicated navigation menus shown in red and input fields that are tailored for 51 00:04:47.100 --> 00:04:48.780 FCA data collection. 52 00:04:53.120 --> 00:04:59.540 There are also reports and data export tools specifically designed for FCAS. 53 00:05:00.740 --> 00:05:05.690 Data collected within the BAT is designed to be easily extracted for use in analysis and 54 00:05:05.690 --> 00:05:13.190 reporting. An extract, transform, load or ETL tool is built into the BAT to map the BAT 55 00:05:13.190 --> 00:05:19.040 data field names to the corresponding data field names of the receiving system. This 56 00:05:19.040 --> 00:05:24.320 will be especially useful for exporting BAT data to third party databases such as the 57 00:05:24.320 --> 00:05:32.400 Builder Sustainable Management System. Energy conservation measure or ACM results can also 58 00:05:32.400 --> 00:05:37.980 be stored and managed from within the BAT. ECM Project Implementation, Measuring and 59 00:05:37.980 --> 00:05:43.470 verification are tracked and managed by building and ECM output. 60 00:05:43.470 --> 00:05:47.610 Reporting is also extensive, with a variety of canned reports that can be filtered, 61 00:05:47.610 --> 00:05:53.940 printed or saved as Excel files. In fact, any of the reports built into the BAT can be 62 00:05:53.940 --> 00:05:56.580 saved in Excel or CSV format. 63 00:05:56.820 --> 00:06:02.490 As noted previously, export template files are available for uploading information to 64 00:06:02.490 --> 00:06:08.430 the compliance tracking system. In summary, the BAT is a straightforward, simple to 65 00:06:08.430 --> 00:06:13.740 understand tool that will help users collect and manage their building energy and facility 66 00:06:13.740 --> 00:06:19.080 assets. Whether you need a digital data collection tool to more efficiently populate 67 00:06:19.080 --> 00:06:25.620 your existing enterprise database system or a standalone all in one solution to capture and 68 00:06:25.620 --> 00:06:30.720 store your building and facility data, the BAT is designed to offer you the flexibility 69 00:06:30.720 --> 00:06:31.410 you need.