Frequently Asked Questions About Building Diagnostics in eTASK.

General Questions

What is a building assessment?

A systematic assessment of a building’s structural condition. It records the condition of individual elements and uses this data to calculate the repair costs in euros as well as the timeframes for necessary measures.

What is the purpose of a building assessment?

• Assess the current condition

• Budget planning for maintenance

• Prioritizing measures

• Justify investments

• Portfolio analysis

Does the diagnosis replace an expert assessment?

No. It is a rough analysis for budget planning. It does not replace a technical expert opinion, a damage analysis, or a structural analysis.

How often should a diagnosis be performed?

Recommendation: Every 3–5 years. Conduct a new diagnosis after major renovations.

Do I need any special prior knowledge?

Helpful: Basic knowledge of building management, ability to assess structural conditions, proficiency in eTASK’s basic functions.

Preparation

What information do I need?

• Building data (year of construction, use, floor areas)

• Geometric data (facade areas, roof areas, etc.)

Where can I find the master data (elements, codes)?

Obtain master data from eTASK:

You can obtain the necessary basic data using the "Building Diagnosis Master Data" plug-in in the Customer Center.

Do I have to evaluate all building elements?

Yes and no. This is a cross-sectional method. The more elements that are evaluated, the more realistic the overall budget will be. Instead of evaluating all elements in a single building, you can also evaluate fewer elements across many buildings, provided the budgets are then aggregated.

Implementation

How do I assess the condition of an element?

Select the appropriate element type and repair code in the grid. Each code includes diagnostic points, service life, and a description of the measures.

Repair codes (a–d):

• a (Very good): No measures

• b (Good): Medium-term

• c (Fair): Required

• d (Poor): Immediate

Can I assign different ratings to a single element?

Yes, if an element cannot be rated consistently or exists in different types, the element row can be copied in the wizard. In this case, the factor entered between 0 and 1 is decisive, indicating the estimated percentage share of the total element.

Example: A building has an extension where the structural condition is worse than that of the main section. Select row A.02 (Supporting Structure) and copy it using the command in the menu bar. Then select the appropriate repair code for both and estimate the factor, e.g., 0.1 for the 10% share of the addition and 0.9 for the 90% share of the main building.

What if I’m unsure?

• Estimate conservatively (select the poorer condition)

• Consult a specialist

• Document the uncertainty in the {Remarks} field

• Plan a follow-up assessment

• Coordinate internally beforehand

Can I change assessments later?

Yes. Open the diagnosis and edit the rows. Calculations are updated automatically.

Note: The budget is NOT updated automatically and must be recreated.

What should I do if certain areas are inaccessible?

• Do not rate the element

• Carefully estimate (based on visual inspection)

• Document inaccessibility

• Schedule a follow-up inspection

Can I attach photos?

Yes. Click the edit icon at the end of the wizard’s row; there you’ll find the option to upload images.

Results

How is the repair requirement calculated?

Kosten (€) = Punkte × Faktor × Koeffizient × BKI × Schwierigkeitsgrad

For details, see 📄 Punkteberechnung im Detail IC12557

Are the costs realistic?

The costs are approximate and representative values for budget planning, not fixed prices.

For exact costs, you will need professional planning, tenders, and quotes.

What do the replacement years mean?

Replacement year = When an element needs to be renovated:

Ersatzjahr = Aktuelles Jahr + Lebensdauer

Example:

• Current year: 2026

• Service life: Min=1, Max=3

• Replacement year: Min=2027, Max=2029

• Budget year: 2028 (average)

How do I export the results?

• PDF report: Directly from the diagnosis

• Excel export: For your own analysis

• Budget project: Created automatically

Budget planning

How do I create a budget from the diagnosis?

1. Click on "Create Budget Project"

2. The system creates a budget project with items and annual distribution

3. Open the budget project under "Assigned Budget Project" in the diagnosis

For details, see 📄 Budgetplanung aus Diagnoseergebnissen IC12556

Can I move measures?

Yes. In the budget project, you can adjust years, costs, items, and order.

What is the difference between the diagnosis and the budget?

Diagnosis = Actual Status:

• Recording and evaluation

• Calculation of requirements

• Time horizons

Budget = PLAN:

• Specific measures

• Planned years and costs

• Prioritization and adjustment

Master data

Can I create my own elements and codes?

Yes, feel free to incorporate your experience into the system using your own elements, repair codes, and their associated points.

• Elements: System Control - Technical Building Management - Building Diagnosis - Diagnostic Elements

• Element Types: System Settings - Technical Building Management - Building Diagnosis - Element Types

• Repair Codes: System Settings - Technical Building Management - Building Diagnosis - Repair Codes

• Diagnostic Profiles: Technical Building Management - Building Diagnosis - Diagnostic Profiles

How do I adjust cost values?

Adjust the difficulty level or update the construction cost index in Building Diagnosis.