Maintaining a Building can be compared with caring for a baby. You keep it warm, dry, and even provide the necessary nourishment to for health and well-being. Make sure the waste is taken away and allow it to grow. When handling people's property purchase, the surveyor assists with the adoption process and needs to ensure the next owner understands the importance of maintaining the buildings health.

Humans have complex needs with unique habits and personalities. Similarly, the variety of buildings and structures often need a user manual to manage characteristics such as seasonal moisture levels or quirks with solid fuel appliances. Perhaps in the future, a Holist Occupancy Assessor will spend time caring for a building to detail the optimum care and support.