Facility operations
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As-built drawings
Drawings, prepared from the contractor's marked-up site records, that show the work as actually constructed, including changes and field deviations from the design.
Operation and maintenance manual (O&M manual)
The handover documentation that tells the owner how to operate, maintain and repair the building's systems and equipment, including product data, maintenance schedules, warranties and contacts.
Warranty period
The period after handover — commonly one year in standard Canadian contracts — during which the contractor must correct defects in the work at its own cost, separate from longer manufacturer or extended warranties.
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Asset information model (AIM)
The information model that supports the operation, maintenance and management of an asset during its operational phase.
Asset information requirements (AIR)
The information an appointing party needs about an asset to operate, maintain and manage it, specified so it can be delivered into the asset information model.
Commissioning (Cx)
A quality-focused process that verifies and documents that a building's systems are designed, installed, tested and able to operate as the owner requires, and that operators are trained to run them.
Digital twin
A digital representation of a physical asset, system or process that is connected to its real-world counterpart so that data flows between them and the representation stays current enough to support decisions.
Ready-for-Takeover
A contractual milestone introduced in CCDC 2 (2020) that marks when the owner can take over the work, reached once specified conditions — including certified substantial performance and occupancy permission — are met and verified by the consultant.