Streamline the Handover Process with Asset Centric Project Management
Handovers. If you’ve been in the construction industry for any length of time, just hearing the word probably makes your blood pressure spike a little. You finish a project, but instead of celebrating a job well done, you’re neck-deep in paperwork, chasing down data and trying to pull together everything operations needs to take over. It’s slow, it’s expensive, and it’s an unnecessary headache.
At Kahua, we think it’s time to do things differently. Handovers don’t have to be an afterthought or a hassle. With our Asset Centric Project Management approach, the entire process gets flipped on its head. From the very start of a project, we focus on collecting, linking and leveraging asset data so you can dynamically pass data and documents over as they are ready to go. No longer waiting until the end of the project.
By the time you’re done building, the asset is ready to go.
This new process – which truly requires no extra effort – is efficient for all parties: architects, subcontractors, general contractors. And the owner finally has content that can be digitally consumed throughout the life of the asset, creating immense value and no headaches.
Why It Matters
Let me paint you a picture: the traditional handover process can take weeks – sometimes months – and add 2–4% to your project’s cost. And for what? To gather information you’ve already touched multiple times during construction and in a format that usually the owner cannot consume, thus creating duplicate data entry again. It’s a waste of time, money and energy.
Kahua changes the game. We make sure asset data is tagged and organized throughout the project’s lifecycle. When the final coat of paint dries, your handover package is already in place. There’s no waiting, no scrambling, no extra cost. The asset becomes operational immediately.
The Power of Tagged Data
Here’s where it gets even better. The way we tag and organize data means it stays relevant long after the project is done. Maintenance teams, compliance officers, future project planners — they all get the exact information they need, exactly when they need it, in the systems they use.
And it’s not just about having the data; it’s about making sure it flows. Kahua integrates seamlessly with tools like BIM, CMMS and EAM systems, so there’s no need to re-enter data or worry about errors. Everything stays connected and consistent, which means fewer headaches and more efficiency.
Innovation Means Letting Go
If there’s one thing I’ve learned in my career, it’s that real innovation only happens when you let go of the way things have always been done. A lot of owners stick to outdated processes because they’re familiar. I get it ... change is hard. But here’s the thing: Sticking to the old ways costs you time, money and opportunities.
With Asset Centric Project Management, we’re not just improving an outdated system. We’re building a new one. It’s a mindset shift that prioritizes the future over the familiar, and the results speak for themselves.
Let’s Build Smarter
At the end of the day, this is about more than just improving handovers. It’s about empowering owners to deliver value, save resources and get their assets up and running without missing a beat.
If you’re ready to stop pouring time and money into handover processes that don’t work, I’d love to show you how Kahua can help. Stop the data hunt! Let’s build smarter, together.
