Bridging the BIM-FM Gap: Why Asset Owners Lose Value Post-Construction

The Problem: Real Estate Owners Lose Asset Value After Handover

Despite significant investment in BIM during design and construction, real estate asset owners often face mounting operational challenges post-handover. Facility teams struggle with incomplete asset information, scattered documentation, and outdated models—resulting in higher lifecycle costs, inefficient operations, and missed opportunities for digital transformation.

The impact is tangible:

• Reactive maintenance instead of preventive

• Increased downtime and OPEX

• Reduced asset value and ROI

• Compliance risks and loss of control over asset data

Why This Happens: Poor Data Handover and Minimal FM Integration

This disconnect is not accidental—it's systemic. Here’s why:

• BIM models are built for design, not for FM use

• Asset data is often incomplete, unstructured, or missing entirely

• Facility teams are rarely engaged early in the design process

• There’s no structured onboarding or training for FM teams

• Handover is treated as a file transfer, not a business continuity exercise

  
  

Without a clear data standard (like COBie) or integration into FM platforms, the BIM model becomes a static reference—rather than a living, operational tool.

How This Can Be Addressed: A Structured IFM Approach

At Archiot, we believe that bridging this gap requires a focused BIM-to-IFM enablement layer. Here’s how we address it:

✔ Define FM Requirements Early

We work with asset owners to define Asset Information Requirements (AIR) and align the model with FM use cases from day one.

✔ Clean, Structured, and Standardized Data

We validate the model against IFC and COBie standards, ensuring every asset is tagged, documented, and linked to operations.

✔ Integrated Handover

We don’t just deliver a model—we connect it to your CAFM/CMMS system or provide a lightweight digital twin for live FM use.

✔ Training and Handholding

We onboard FM teams with navigational training, SOPs, and structured workflows so they can own and operate the model confidently.

✔ Post-Handover Support

Our IFM support team ensures the model evolves with your building—capturing renovations, asset changes, and updates.

The Outcome

• Reduced operational costs and downtime

• Data-driven maintenance and capital planning

• Improved asset valuation and compliance readiness

• Full digital ownership and control of your building

Are you ready to unlock the full value of your BIM investment and future-proof your real estate assets?

Let’s connect. Archiot’s IFM solutions are built to 'power your potential'.