J&F’s COBie Services: Elevate Resources Tracking and Management

Why Does Construction Operations Building Information Exchange (COBie) Matter?

Construction Operations Building Information Exchange (COBie) is a standardised data format widely used in the construction sector for managing and sharing details pertaining to building assets. COBie Data Management serves as a boon for facility management as it enables the operations and maintenance (O&M) team to seamlessly access and edit building asset data in real-time throughout the project lifetime, enabling hassle-free project execution.

Why Opt for J&F’s COBie Services?

From project data sheets, equipment lists, spare part lists, and warranties, the Construction Operations Building Information Exchange alleviates confusion regarding the material supply chain by storing information on different assets at the point of origin. However, its implementation could be an issue, especially for mismanaged projects.

That’s where J&F’s COBie Services come into play. Regardless of workloads, scalability, or complexity, our team can employ COBie Data Management in one go without any hindrances or delay. Once integrated with advanced BIM models, COBie can dramatically improve the way material tracking is done, ensuring precision at every phase, including facility management.

How Does COBie Work?

1. Data Collection

The first and foremost step in the COBie workflow is data collection, which involves the accumulation of diverse information concerning building components, such as HVAC systems, lights, doors, tools, equipment, etc. This step is carried out throughout the project's lifetime, spanning every phase, including design, construction, and commissioning.

2. Data Format

The accumulated data will then be stored in spreadsheets (Excel/XML), which are categorized into fields like spaces, equipment, and maintenance schedules. This format allows for seamless tracking, alleviating confusion among stakeholders regarding the material supply chain.

3. Data Sharing

The sheet created is then made available to key stakeholders, including architects, engineers, contractors, and facility managers. This level of access allows them to access and update data sets as and when required.

4. Data Handover

The final COBie file is then made available to the facility managers for seamless operation management, mitigating the requirement of paper-based resources.

How Does J&F’s COBie Services Elevate Productivity?

Having an extensive COBie file simplifies material tracking and asset management, ensuring hassle-free project execution. In a nutshell, J&F’s COBie Data Management can lead to the following benefits:

Improved efficiency

By mitigating the need for manual data entry, everything, from resources to material, becomes easily trackable with zero delay and utmost accuracy. This enables stakeholders to have prompt access to correct details when they need it the most.

Improved Collaboration

COBie Data Management favours a centralized environment wherein all stakeholders can share and edit data sets accordingly throughout the project lifestyle, ensuring expedited decision-making.

Simplifies Facility Management

Construction Operations Building Information Exchange (COBie) serves as a boon for facility management as it keeps complex data organized and readily available for all stakeholders, helping simplify maintenance and operations.

Cost Savings

J&F’s COBie Services can dramatically improve the way assets are managed and allocated by transforming cluttered data into organized data sets with centralized access, easing the blow for every stakeholder. This can add to the effective budgetary management.