Construction companies are increasingly involved in maintenance, asset management and long-term service delivery. Integrated contracts bring construction and maintenance together, meaning that decisions made during the design phase continue to have an impact during asset management.

This allows material choices and maintenance strategies to be assessed on the basis of total cost of ownership. Energy consumption, replacement investments and remaining service life can all be factored into the assessment. This makes the impact on affordability and sustainability visible at an earlier stage.

Fixed maintenance intervals take limited account of an asset’s actual condition. Sensor data provides insight into intensity of use, wear and performance. This allows maintenance to be scheduled when the condition or risk profile indicates that action is needed.

With risk-based asset management, critical assets are given greater priority. The potential impact on safety, availability and costs determines when intervention is required. This reduces the need for emergency repairs and enables maintenance capacity to be deployed more effectively.

A digital twin combines design data with sensor data, maintenance records and operational information. This creates an up-to-date digital representation of the structure or technical installation.

Predictive models identify deviations and calculate how the asset’s condition is likely to develop. This supports decisions on maintenance, renovation and replacement.

Relevant data is held in sources including ERP systems, sensors and maintenance records. Conclusion connects these sources and makes the information usable for asset management. This brings construction expertise together with expertise in data, integration and digital twins.