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Activity Database
The briefing, design & commissioning tool for both new-build and refurbishment of healthcare buildings
Activity DataBase is a briefing and design package with an integrated textual and graphical database, an interface with AutoCAD and an extensive graphical library.

The complete tool for briefing and design of the healthcare environment.

ADB is endorsed by the Department of Health and the NHS preferred briefing and design system. It has been developed to assist in the construction, briefing development, design and alteration of healthcare facilities.

Spaces designed using ADB data automatically comply with Department of Health Estates and Facilities guidance (such as Health Building Notes (HBNs) and Health Technical Memoranda (HTMs), as ADB data generation forms an integral part of the publication process. Users can create their own project-specific briefs and designs using the extensive library of integrated graphics and text which includes room data sheets, room layouts, and departmental room schedules, based on Schedules of Accommodation produced as part of the Department of Health guidance programme.

ADB is the only briefing and design system with an integrated textual and 2D and 3D graphical database distributed on behalf of the Department of Health.

Current release: ADB version 20.4
Download further details about the current release:

downloadADB 20.4 release notes – 21Kb Word document
downloadADB 20.4 installation notes – 1Mb Word document
downloadADB 20.4 getting started guide – 2.9Mb Word document
downloadADB 20.4 tutorial – 2.2Mb Word document
downloadADB 20.4 AutoCAD interface – 6Mb Word document
downloadADB 20.4 SQL Server 2000 upgrade notes – 50Kb Word document
downloadADB 20.4 HBN release list – 41Kb Word document
downloadADB 20.4 room coding list – 67Kb Word document
downloadADB licence agreement – 44Kb Word document

WeblinkSee more details about ADB v20.4

Version 20.4 was released in August 2007.

Further information
For general information, training enquiries and technical support please contact:

Erica Ricks
ADB Project Manager
Tel: 07789 741113 emailerica.ricks@coi.gsi.gov.uk
Rachael Kelly
ADB Financial Administrator
Tel: 0113 341 3190 emailrachael.kelly@coi.gsi.gov.uk
Activity Database
ADB version 20.3 update
28 September '07 :
Version 20.4 documentation available for download.
What is ADB?
Download a leaflet containing details about ADB v20 release
290Kb pdf document
Download a leaflet containing details and FAQs about ADB.
290Kb pdf document
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