FIS is encouraging members to engage with the public consultation on As Built & Handover Information: Requirements, a new industry guidance document developed through a Construction Leadership Council (CLC) Industry Task and Finish Group and BIM in Asset Management, with contributions from more than 100 representatives from across the built environment. FIS was pleased to contribute to the development of the guidance.
The guidance aims to establish a consistent understanding of the information that should be provided at project completion, helping to ensure that building information remains accurate, trustworthy and useful throughout the life of a building. It reinforces the principle that information should be treated as a project deliverable, rather than something assembled at the end of a project.
FIS’s input focused on the need to align design, construction and information management processes from the outset. Building on the principles of the Golden Thread, FIS advocated for a joined-up approach that connects design intent, product information, installation records, verification activities and operational data into a single information workflow. The Federation also highlighted the importance of ensuring that procurement strategies, contractual conditions and commercial arrangements support these objectives, providing the time, clarity and resources needed to create and maintain reliable building information. This work links closely to Design Codes currently being developed by FIS.
Commenting on the consultation, Iain McIlwee, Chief Executive of FIS, said:
“The Golden Thread is often described as a digital challenge, but in reality it is a project delivery challenge. Good information does not appear at handover. It is created through design decisions, product choices, installation records, inspections and verification activities throughout the life of a project. If we want trustworthy information, we need procurement, contracts and commercial arrangements that recognise information as a deliverable in its own right. This guidance is an important step towards creating that joined-up approach.”
The consultation is open until 16 October 2026 and FIS encourages members involved in design, specification, installation, commissioning and building operations to review the document and share their views.
Members can download the documents here and respond to the consultation directly here.