Construction Meets Operations

Some of the most valuable building information is created during construction. Drawings, submittals, equipment specifications, commissioning reports, warranties, testing records, and closeout documents all help tell the story of a facility. Keeping that information connected after the project ends is where long-term value is created.

Unfortunately, that connection is often broken.

Construction teams complete a project. Facilities teams take over. Critical information ends up scattered across shared drives, email folders, file cabinets, and disconnected software systems. When maintenance staff need answers months or years later, finding the right information can become a frustrating and time-consuming process.

ARC Facilities helps solve that problem by bringing construction and operations together in a single platform. Building plans, project records, and equipment information remain connected, giving facilities teams the information they need to operate and maintain their buildings with confidence.

“Our customers have told us for years that one of the biggest risks during project turnover is losing critical information,” said Jonathan Styrlund, Vice President at ARC Facilities. “By connecting construction projects directly to building plans, we're creating a continuous flow of information that helps facilities teams stay informed during construction and better prepared when the project is complete.”

Our Construction Projects module is now fully embedded into the Building Plans module, giving facilities teams visibility into active projects while work is still underway. Instead of waiting until project completion to gather documentation, teams can follow progress, review project information, and begin preparing for operational responsibilities well before turnover occurs.

The result is a stronger connection between construction and operations.

Facilities teams can reduce information loss, improve turnover readiness, and maintain continuity throughout the project lifecycle. Construction records, building plans, and equipment information remain connected from project kickoff through daily operations, creating a more complete picture of the facility.

When construction and operations work from the same source of information, facilities teams are better positioned to protect investments, support building performance, and preserve knowledge for the future.