ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION It is important that buildings provide a healthy, safe and comfortable environment for occupants. Considerable attention has recently been given to the high incidence of sickness amongst people who work in modern office buildings. SBS is not only of obvious concern to the sufferer, but has commercial implications, in terms of increased absenteeism, reduced productivity, increased staff turnover, low morale, etc. This chapter will help owners, developers, facilities managers, architects, surveyors and other professional advisers in assessing existing and potential office buildings. It will also be of assistance to students in understanding this relatively new but important phenomenon.
