Why Start Maintenance During Construction?
A proactive maintenance strategy focuses on preventing equipment failures before they happen. It combines scheduled preventive maintenance with real-time data from building automation systems (BAS) and IoT sensors to detect issues early, reduce downtime, and optimize performance.
The most effective time to implement this strategy? During construction. That’s where Gilbane’s Facilities Management Services’ (FMS)’s two signature services come in.
Enhanced Transition to Operations (eTOP)
eTOP is a turnkey solution that captures detailed data for every maintainable asset installed during construction—make, model, serial number, location, warranty info, and more. It also includes preventive maintenance procedures and schedules, formatted for easy upload into the owner’s CMMS/IWMS system.
Why it matters: Equipment data is never more accurate than at turnover. eTOP ensures that facilities teams have everything they need to hit the ground running.
Client Success Story: 250 Arsenal Place, Watertown, MA
At Genesis 250 Arsenal Place, Gilbane’s eTOP service proved its value during the transition to operations. According to Kyle Hardy, Chief Engineer for Newmark, the facility management company overseeing the building: “Unbelievable job by FMS—couldn’t be happier.” The eTOP dashboard provided a seamless handoff of asset data, enabling building ownership and the facilities team at 250 Arsenal Place to launch their maintenance program with confidence and clarity.
Intelligent Building Technologies™ (IBT)
IBT is a scalable, jobsite technology platform that enhances construction management and supports sustainability goals. It includes:
- 24/7 jobsite surveillance with intruder alerts
- Power and water metering for compliance and reporting
- Leak detection with automatic shut-off valves
- Integration with BMS and IoT devices to trigger maintenance work orders based on real-time data
Why it matters: IBT reduces risk, supports sustainability, and enables a connected, insight-driven jobsite.
The Bottom Line
Adding eTOP and IBT during construction is a smart investment. These services deliver long-term savings on insurance and operating costs, while helping avoid costly equipment failures and downtime.
Want to Learn More?
Ready to future-proof your building? Contact Eric Hall (ehall@gilbaneco.com) or Don Conover (dconover@gilbaneco.com) to learn how eTOP and IBT can support your next project.
