Asset Intelligence to maintain and operate buildings
Keeping information structured, governed and ready for action throughout operational life
After handover, the real work begins but many estates start without complete, consistent information. PDFs in shared drives, outdated O&Ms, mismatched spreadsheets and legacy CAFM exports make it hard to operate safely and efficiently.
Asset Intelligence is the discipline that prevents this degradation by governing asset information as buildings change, ensuring operational teams can rely on it every day.
Glider enables Asset Intelligence in operations by helping FM and estates teams consolidate, structure and govern asset information so it stays accurate and operationally useful across the estate. Our approach strengthens safety, improves compliance and supports better planning every day.
How asset maintenance supports Asset Intelligence
Asset Intelligence is the discipline of governing asset information across the building lifecycle. Asset maintenance and operations is where that discipline becomes everyday practice, keeping records accurate, compliant and ready for action.
With Glider, FM and estates teams can:
- maintain a trusted asset register and compliance records
- apply governance and audit trails to every change
- integrate the information layer with CAFM and IWMS systems
- reduce operational risk by running operational processes on reliable data
Good operations are built on governed information. That is Asset Intelligence in practice.
Features for maintaining & operating buildings
- Centralised asset register with linked digital O&M information
- Compliance and building safety documentation management
- Version control with full audit history
- Change impact analysis across assets and documents
- Integrations with CAFM, IWMS and ERP
- Automated reminders and review cycles for critical records
- ISO 19650 Part 3‑aligned operational information
Benefits for maintaining & operating buildings
- Faster access to accurate, governed information
- Stronger safety and statutory compliance for Golden Thread
- Lower operational risk and fewer reactive events
- Better collaboration across FM, maintenance and operations
- Longer asset life and reduced lifecycle cost
- A reliable foundation for analytics, reporting and future digital capabilities
One platform for every stage of the asset lifecycle
Plan & design
Set the right information from day one. Build a clear digital brief and manage structured design information.
Deliver & handover
Check handover information against requirements and provide a compliant digital O&M and asset dataset.
Optimise & futureproof
Use structured data to improve performance, portfolio reporting and readiness for smart building technology.
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
Get more from your asset information
Sustaining Asset Intelligence in operations requires ongoing capability, not one‑off system implementation. From initial implementation to long‑term support, Glider helps operations teams structure, govern and maintain asset information as buildings and estates change.
Whether you need guidance on information management, hands-on consultancy or tailored training, our services make it easier to reduce risk, improve outcomes and futureproof the value of your estate.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do we keep building information up to date across our estate?
Use a governed information layer that combines an asset register, O&M records and audit trails. Define clear ownership and review cycles and integrate with your CAFM or IWMS so updates flow into daily operations. This is how Asset Intelligence is sustained during operation.
How does this help with Golden Thread compliance?
You maintain accurate, accessible and auditable safety information. Records stay linked to assets and changes, allowing you to evidence compliance at any time.
Can we connect Glider to our CAFM/IWMS?
Yes. Glider integrates with CAFM and IWMS platforms so work orders and operational processes run on trusted asset data instead of outdated records.
