High performance building management and sustainability requires an integrated view of current physical and functional conditionals in concert with organizational mission. While the criticality of associated decision support variables may differ between organizations, the aspects of functionality, cost, and impact upon the community are primary drivers.
Consistency in definitions, business practices, and implementation are requirements often neglected in favor of short term, ad-hoc processes.
In the end - "You can't manage, what you don't measure" rings true.
Facilities Total Cost of Ownership Framework