Before you start building your Asset Type Library it’s important to understand that it is the foundation of your G2G system. This is where you define how your equipment and plant are structured, named, and displayed — so your teams can find, manage, and maintain gear easily across sites, yards, and projects.
Before adding any assets, your Types Library should be carefully set up. Think of it as the blueprint for how your operation is organised — helping avoid confusion and duplication from day one.
Why It Matters
A well-structured Asset Types Library ensures:
- Every asset is grouped and named consistently
- Teams can search and log equipment quickly on the job
- Movement, inspections, and servicing tasks are easier to manage
- Everyone uses the same language — across sites, projects, or contractors
It’s the first step in building a digital system that reflects how your operation runs in the real world.
How It Works: A Layered Structure
Here’s how a construction or mining operation might structure their Types Library:
We recommend thinking in four layers:
Level | Purpose | Example |
Functional Area or Business Unit | Civil Works, Drill & Blast, Crushing, Site Services | |
Category or Equipment Group | Heavy Vehicles, Power Tools, Safety Gear, Lifting Equipment | |
Level 3 | Equipment Type | Excavator, Chainsaw, Harness, Generator, Portable Light Tower |
Level 4 | Individual Asset | Plant #EX310, Tag #441, Serial #GEN-87645 |
Any asset-specific details like registration numbers, service intervals, inspection tags, or load capacities can be captured using Custom Fields — part of your Structure + Setup toolkit.
Outcome
Once your Asset Types Library is in place:
- You can confidently tag and log equipment across all your locations
- Every item will follow the same structure — with no manual sorting or rework
- You’ll set your team up for success with Stocktakes, Movement Tracking, Inspections, and Tasking
A solid structure up front means less admin, fewer mistakes, and faster gear access where it’s needed most.
Links to creating Your Asset Types Library
Start building your Asset Type Library by creating your Functional Areas Create a new Asset Category Create a new Equipment Type