Facility Management and Handover Terms
Facility management terms connect construction closeout information to the systems and teams that operate the building after turnover.
Search intent
Use this page when preparing handover data, closeout packages, owner training, or facility operations information.
Common use cases
- Preparing O&M manuals
- Handing over asset data
- Supporting facility teams
- Connecting closeout to operations
Terms in this collection
12 linked definitions.
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| FM Facility Management | FM is the management of a building or facility after construction so it can operate, maintain, and support occupants effectively. |
| CMMS Computerized Maintenance Management System | A CMMS is software used to manage maintenance work orders, assets, schedules, parts, and facility operations. |
| CAFM Computer-Aided Facilities Management | CAFM is software used to manage facility spaces, assets, maintenance, moves, and operations data. |
| EAM Enterprise Asset Management | EAM is the management of physical assets across an organization using systems, data, maintenance plans, and lifecycle tracking. |
| IWMS Integrated Workplace Management System | An IWMS is software used to manage facilities, real estate, space, maintenance, assets, and workplace services. |
| O&M Operations and Maintenance | O&M refers to the information and activities needed to operate and maintain a facility or installed system. |
| O&M Manual Operations and Maintenance Manual | An O&M manual is a closeout document that explains how to operate and maintain installed systems or equipment. |
| Asset Data | Asset data is structured information about equipment, systems, spaces, or components that the owner needs after construction. |
| Digital Twin | A digital twin is a digital representation of a physical asset connected to information about its condition, operation, or history. |
| BMS Building Management System | A BMS is a system used to monitor and control building equipment such as HVAC, lighting, alarms, and energy systems. |
| Record Drawings | Record drawings are final drawings updated to reflect documented changes made during construction. |
| Warranty | A warranty is a promise or obligation related to the quality, performance, repair, or replacement of work or products. |
Related collections
Construction Closeout TermsCloseout terms for punch lists, warranties, record drawings, O&M manuals, substantial completion, and final payment.Construction Technology TermsConstruction technology terms for BIM, APIs, CDEs, integrations, model coordination, asset data, and software workflows.Construction Document TermsDrawing, specification, submittal, document control, and project manual terms used across construction documents.