Asset Information Requirements
Identifying maintainable assets
Before defining what information is required, it is essential to agree on which assets need to be managed once the building is in operation.

Not every element within a model requires ongoing tracking or structured data. The focus here is on assets that will be operated, maintained, inspected, or monitored after handover (e.g., for CAFM, BMS, or digital twins).

Identified maintainable asset

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Discipline Asset type Why the asset matters in operation
Architecture Interior Walls Affects acoustic performance, material durability, and future refurbishment.
Mechanical Air Terminals Directly impacts comfort, air distribution, and system balancing.
Mechanical Mechanical Equipment {{Why Mechanical Equipment matters}}
Electrical Lighting Fixtures {{Why Lighting Fixtures matters}}
Electrical Cable Tray with Fittings {{Why Cable Tray with Fittings matters}}

Linking asset data to operational needs

Once maintainable assets are identified, the next step is to understand why information about these assets is required. Each data requirement should support a clear operational decision or action.

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Asset type Operational use case Why the data is needed
Interior Walls Asset management, refurbishment planning Supports material tracking and future space modifications.
Air Terminals Comfort control, system tuning Enables airflow performance monitoring.
Mechanical Equipment {{Operational use case of Mechanical Equipment}} Supports servicing schedules and replacement forecasting.
Lighting Fixtures {{Operational use case of Lighting Fixtures}} Enables lamp replacement planning and energy analysis.
Cable Tray with Fittings {{Operational use case of Cable Tray with Fittings}} Supports safe routing and future electrical changes.
Why this matters

Identifying maintainable assets ensures that information requirements remain operationally focused. By defining which assets matter and why, asset data can be structured consistently later without overloading the project with unnecessary information.