“As Built & Handover Information: requirements”

An Industry Task and Finish Group convened by CLC Building Safety Group, Portfolio 4: Building Occupation and industry technical experts BIM in Asset Management are pleased to announce the publication of their guidance regarding the Occupied Sector’s expectations for accurate, trustworthy and complete packages of building information on completion of all projects that are deemed construction work or building work.

The Guidance relates to delivery of all building related information on completion of all projects, regardless of size or complexity, ie: whether regarding a large new build development, a refurb/retrofit or small replacement project. It relates to all types of building, both commercial and residential.

In excess of 100 representatives from a wide range of interested stakeholders contributed to the document, reaching consensus on some detailed recommendations to provide guidance and assistance, in particular to Construction Clients and their supply chain in order to be able to deliver the quality of information now needed on conclusion of any project, by those operating buildings for their, perhaps 50 years + operational life.

The guidance will help owners and their suppliers to operate buildings with greater safety and more efficiently and effectively. Users of the guide are anticipated to include for example  [Principal] Accountable Persons, Building Control officers, Managing Agents, Building and Facility Managers and of course Residents. Accurate and complete building information is, in itself, regarded as a valuable asset to financiers, insurers and regulators. Lack of good building information is now being seen as a potential negative influence in value and could hinder future transactions.

It provides those who will be the recipients of the information clear guidance on specifying what they will need and what they should and should not accept; and sets out expectations on those providing the information to inform and support their client in achieving an appropriate hand-over of quality assured and trustworthy building information before concluding any project.

Public Consultation will open 2^nd September 2026 and will close midday 16^th October 2026.

The widest possible commentary is requested from stakeholders involved in design, construction and the occupied phases of a buildings’ lifecycle. In order to provide your views and take part in this consultation please go to: https://www.bim-in-am.com/as-built/.

Chair of the T&F Group Anthony Taylor stated “ This a significant contribution to getting the right information to the right person at the right time  – effectively setting out expectations across the built environment to deliver accurate and trustworthy information to those who operate the buildings at the end of each and every project. We believe this will also support the accuracy needed for collation of accessible and accurate electronic information. The work will continue to determine ‘How’ can information of the appropriate quality and content be collated, and by whom” He added “ if anyone wishes to offer their expertise and insight to phase two of this work – please notify us via the consultation process and ensure you provide a contact email for us to respond”.

Contact in regard to the publication

• Anthony Taylor: [email protected] M: +44(0) 7902 269405
• George Stevenson:  [email protected] M: +44 (0)777 620 1854

CLC – https://www.constructionleadershipcouncil.co.uk/

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• Support the industry to respond to the current economic challenges
• Drive growth and investment
• Promote the industry
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BIM in Asset Management – https://www.bim-in-am.com/

The Global Community for Asset Information Management

BIM in Asset Management (BIMinAM) connects professionals across six international communities to improve the management of information throughout the lifecycle of built assets.

Through our country chapters we bring together owners, operators, government, consultants, academia and technology providers to develop practical approaches to better information management.