6D Digital Handover
At Reltic BIM, we don’t just help you build – we help you deliver every asset with a clear, structured digital record that supports future operation, maintenance and asset management. Our 6D BIM – Digital Handover service provides a comprehensive, data-rich record of your building in digital form – making facilities management smarter, smoother and more sustainable.
Whether you’re a contractor delivering a project, a developer handing over to a client, or an asset owner preparing for long-term management, 6D BIM ensures everything is documented, accessible and ready for use
Data that works beyond practical completion
6D = 3D model + time + cost + asset data
6D BIM refers to the process of enhancing your 3D model with accurate, structured asset data for use in operations and maintenance after construction is complete. It’s a digital record of what was built, when, how, and with what – down to the last component.
With 6D BIM, you can:
- Record every building asset in one structured, digital model
- Link manuals, warranties and maintenance data to each component
- Support smooth FM and operations from day one
- Track assets easily for inspections and future upgrades
Less chaos. More control. Better building performance.
Better data means better decisions – not just today, but for the entire life of the building.
Traditional handovers are time-consuming and unreliable. PDF manuals, spreadsheets, and emails often get lost or ignored. With 6D digital handover, we give you an organised, model-linked database that keeps all your building information in one place.
Benefits of 6D BIM handover include:
- A complete digital record of every building element
- Fast access to product info and maintenance data
- Easier scheduling of servicing and inspections
- Clear data for asset tracking and cost forecasting
- Integration-ready with CAFM or FM platforms
How Reltic BIM delivers FM-ready digital models
We take a hands-on, practical approach to ensure your handover model is not just delivered – but useful.
Check model and data
We review the latest as-built model and asset lists, ensuring structure, formats and fields are fully ready for digital handover use.
Build asset register
We structure asset data using COBie or IFC formats, including serials, suppliers, install dates, and specifications for FM systems.
Validate all content
We verify that what’s in the model matches what’s on site – ensuring data is accurate, complete, and aligned with real conditions.
Provide final model
We hand over a fully navigable digital model that connects every asset to the right O&M content – organised and easy to manage.
Support your FM team
We guide FM teams in using the model, explaining features and helping link with CAFM or asset management platforms where needed.
Start your digital handover with confidence.
Digital handover that works in every sector
While some think 6D BIM is only for large commercial schemes, we regularly support clients across a broad range of project types - from refurbishments to public-sector developments. Wherever there’s a need to manage assets after construction, digital handover adds value.
Modern workplaces depend on efficient FM systems to manage HVAC, lighting, access controls and more. With 6D BIM for commercial buildings, facilities teams get a full, searchable record of every asset - making daily maintenance and long-term upgrades more manageable.
Hospitals and clinics require meticulous documentation for regulatory compliance and servicing. Our 6D BIM handover models help healthcare estates teams track equipment, maintain life-critical systems, and respond quickly to faults - all within a structured, digital environment.
For schools and universities with large campuses, knowing what’s been installed - and where - is key to managing long-term performance. With 6D BIM, estates teams can easily plan maintenance, monitor warranties, and forecast capital expenditure across multiple buildings.
In refurbishments, especially phased works or listed buildings, documentation often gets fragmented. We deliver structured asset data for replaced and retained components alike, giving clients a clear record for inspections, warranties, and future works.
Managing housing stock across multiple units or phases can be complex. Our 6D digital handover packages simplify maintenance and compliance by giving housing associations and developers a reliable model for each property - complete with system info and servicing data.
Government-funded or institutional projects increasingly demand BIM-compliant digital handovers. We deliver fully verified 6D models to meet public-sector frameworks, ensuring that all assets are tracked, accessible, and ready for handover audits.
Operate With Confidence. Maintain With Ease.
A successful project doesn’t stop at handover – and neither do we.
With 6D BIM from Reltic, you give your facilities team a powerful, structured model to manage the building right from day one. No binders. No guesswork. Just clear, digital asset data that works.
Benefits
With Reltic BIM, you can:
- Locate and identify every asset with full confidence
- Access O&M manuals, specs and warranties in one click
- Plan maintenance using reliable, product-specific data
- Connect directly with your CAFM or FM platform
- Support upgrades and refurbishments with lifecycle insight
What That Means in Practice
Smarter Handover. Smoother Operation.
- Give your FM team everything they need in one digital space
- Reduce time spent searching for critical information
- Improve maintenance planning and reduce reactive callouts
- Keep up with compliance and audits effortlessly
- Empower your estate teams to manage more buildings, better
Connected Delivery and FM Teams
One of the biggest frustrations in post-construction projects is poor communication between the delivery team and the facilities team. Important information gets lost, O&M documents are scattered, and FM teams are left with unanswered questions.
With 6D BIM, everyone works from a shared, data-rich model that brings clarity to the handover process. It’s not just about compliance – it’s about practical support for the people who will operate and maintain the building.
6D BIM supports better collaboration between:
- Contractors – deliver structured asset data easily
- FM Teams – quick access to every installed asset
- Architects – match your design with real operation
- Managers – handover smooth, clear and compliant
- Clients – gain confidence in your digital record
- Consultants – use trusted, model-linked building data
Plan, manage, upgrade - with clarity
6D BIM gives you full visibility of the building’s systems, lifespans and service data – all in one place. That means you can plan ahead with confidence.
By using structured asset data instead of chasing paperwork, you’ll shift from reactive fixes to proactive, strategic asset planning that saves time and money.
Spot service needs early
Quickly identify which components require attention so you can schedule maintenance before issues occur or escalate onsite.
Forecast replacements
Use lifecycle data to anticipate system upgrades and align major replacement works with budget cycles or occupancy timelines.
Plan budgets better
Rely on accurate, model-based information to plan OPEX and CAPEX forecasts – reducing uncertainty and improving financial control.
Simplify reporting
Produce consistent, data-driven reports that clearly show building performance, spend, and maintenance across the entire lifecycle.
Clean Data. Clear Handover. Total Confidence.
We understand that handover isn’t just a tick-box exercise – it’s about providing real value for the people who will run the building.
Why clients choose Reltic BIM:
- We structure data to meet FM, COBie or custom formats
- We know how to align models with real site conditions
- We work with contractors, developers and estates teams
- We deliver fully validated, ready-to-use digital records
- We support you right up to (and beyond) handover day
We don’t just deliver models – we deliver structured, usable data that supports your building for years to come.
FAQs About 6D BIM & Digital Handover
Here are some quick answers to help you understand how 6D BIM supports a smoother handover and smarter building management from day one.
What is 6D BIM used for in construction?
6D BIM connects your model with structured data for operation and maintenance, creating a usable record for the building’s lifecycle.
What’s included in a digital handover?
Asset information, specifications, installation dates, warranties, O&M manuals, service schedules, and certificates – all tied to model elements.
Does 6D BIM help with compliance?
Yes – it simplifies audits, maintenance tracking, and statutory inspections by keeping everything accessible in one digital space.
Is 6D BIM only for new builds?
No – it’s valuable for refurbishments, phased upgrades, and any project that requires clean, structured asset information.
Can this integrate with FM software?
Yes. We support exports for CAFM systems using COBie, IFC or custom formats compatible with your platform.
How do you ensure the data is accurate?
We validate all asset data, cross-reference site conditions, and align handover information with the real as-built situation.
Can you support my FM team after handover?
Absolutely – we provide training, onboarding and technical support to ensure smooth adoption of the 6D model.
