Digital handover for Asset Intelligence
Create structured, governed asset information during delivery so buildings enter operation ready
Construction moves fast, but information doesn’t unless it is deliberately structured and governed.
Asset Intelligence ensures that the information created during construction becomes usable asset information in operation, rather than being lost, fragmented or rebuilt later.
Glider enables this during the Deliver & Handover stages by helping contractors and asset owners validate digital handover information against requirements before practical completion.
How handover information supports Asset Intelligence
Digital handover is a critical Create‑pathway stage within Asset Intelligence. This is where construction information is transformed into governed asset information that operators can rely on.
By validating data against requirements before practical completion, Glider helps teams:
- eliminate information debt at the point of handover
- deliver structured, accurate records into operations
- improve Golden Thread confidence
- support smoother transitions to operations
Digital handover is not a project close‑out task. It is the point where information debt is either eliminated or locked into the building for decades.
Features for project delivery & handover
- Asset Information Production Management (AIPM) to control how asset information is created across the supply chain
- Structured digital O&M creation managed through Asset Information Production Management (AIPM)
- Validation of contractor and supplier information
- Automated workflows for approvals and QA
- Version control with a clear audit trail
- Easy information status tracking
- Integration with design and construction data sources
- Digital Soft Landings support
- ISO 19650‑aligned handover requirements
Benefits for project delivery & handover
- Faster, cleaner handovers without last-minute pressure
- Fewer defects and reduced project risk
- Owners receive structured, governed asset information they can find, trust and act on from day one
- Better supply chain accountability
- Standardised handover processes across projects
- Reduce friction between contractor and operator teams
Solutions for the entire asset lifecycle
Plan & Design
Create a clear digital brief and set structured design information requirements.
Who we work with
- Main Contractors – Handover information from site to client
- Asset Owners & Developers – Make better decisions across the lifecycle
- Consultants & Designers – Information that supports good design decisions
- Operators & FM Providers – Accessible information for everyday operations
- Maintainers – Information that supports safer, more efficient maintenance
- Occupiers – Safer, more efficient buildings for everyday use
Our clients
Helping you get real value from your building information
Practising Asset Intelligence through delivery and handover requires more than software. It requires clear requirements, controlled information production and consistent governance across projects.
Whether you need help defining information requirements, managing and maintaining asset data or embedding best practice, our expertise and technology help you reduce risk, improve outcomes and build a strong digital foundation for the future.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a digital handover?
A digital handover is the structured transfer of all documents, models, asset data and compliance information at the end of a construction project. Instead of PDFs scattered across emails or shared drives, a digital handover provides a complete, validated and accessible dataset that owners and operators can use from day one. Within Asset Intelligence, digital handover is the Create‑pathway mechanism that prevents information debt at the point of project completion.
What should be included in a digital O&M manual?
A complete digital O&M should include as‑built documentation, asset registers, certificates, warranties, maintenance requirements, health and safety files and all model or specification data needed for safe and efficient operations. Glider ensures all content is validated against project information requirements before handover.
How does Glider help contractors deliver a compliant handover?
Glider provides structured workflows for collecting, checking and approving information throughout the construction phase. This reduces last‑minute scrambles, ensures supply-chain accountability and helps teams demonstrate compliance against EIRs, AIRs and ISO standards.
How does Glider support asset owners during handover?
Asset owners receive a complete, accurate and ready-to-use digital dataset instead of fragmented documents. This improves operational readiness, safety compliance, maintenance planning and Golden Thread confidence from day one.
Can Glider validate information automatically?
Yes. Glider’s digital handover platform automatically validates documents, models and asset data against predefined requirements, reducing manual checks and improving data quality before practical completion.
What’s the difference between a traditional handover and a digital handover?
Traditional handovers typically rely on static PDFs and inconsistent filenames, leaving operators to sort, rename or rebuild information. A digital handover provides a structured, searchable and validated dataset that can be trusted immediately in operations.
How early in the project should teams set handover requirements?
Ideally during the Plan & Design stage. Clear information requirements (EIR, AIR, PIR) defined early help ensure contractors and suppliers know exactly what to deliver, reducing rework and information gaps later.
