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2D Classification4-Level System Hierarchy3-Level Location HierarchyCross-Portfolio Analysis

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2-Dimensional Classification: What It Is × Where It Is

Most CMMS force you to pick one way to organize assets: by location OR by system type. AssetLab gives you both. Classify every asset by what it is (System Class → Group → System → Asset) and where it is (Site → Building → Location). Find "all HVAC chillers in Building A" or "everything in Room 203"—without reorganizing your asset database. Explore smart asset classification solutions.

2 Clicks
To Find Any Asset
2 Dimensions
System + Location
4 Levels
System Hierarchy
Unlimited
Custom Systems

How 2-Dimensional Classification Works

Every asset gets classified twice: by what it is AND where it is. Search and analyze from either dimension.

System Hierarchy: Classify by WHAT Assets Are
1

System Classes

Broad categories

HVAC & Mechanical
Electrical & Power
Plumbing & Water
Building Envelope
2

System Groups

Subsystem types

Cooling Systems
Heating Systems
Ventilation Systems
Controls & Automation
3

Systems

Complete equipment

Central Plant Chiller
Rooftop HVAC Unit
VAV Air Handler
Building Automation System
4

Assets

Individual components

Compressor Unit
Condenser Coil
Control Panel
Variable Frequency Drive

Example System Path

HVAC & Mechanical Systems (System Class) → Cooling Systems (System Group) → Central Plant Chiller (System) → Compressor Unit (Asset)

This 4-level hierarchy lets you analyze costs at any level: all HVAC & mechanical equipment, just cooling systems, one specific chiller, or individual components like compressors.

Fully Customizable to Your Organization

Define your own system classes, groups, and systems to match your operations

You Control the Hierarchy

AssetLab comes with industry-standard system classifications, but you're not locked in. Administrators can create, rename, and organize system classes, groups, and individual systems to match your organization's terminology and operational structure.

Start Fast, Customize Later

Import your assets using our default classifications and start managing immediately. Refine your system hierarchy over time as you learn what works best for your team— without disrupting your existing data or workflows.

Example: Different Industries, Different Needs

University: "Academic Buildings → Laboratories → Fume Hood Systems"

Hospital: "Medical Gas Systems → Oxygen Distribution → Zone Valves"

Manufacturing: "Process Equipment → Conveyance Systems → Material Handling"

Property Management: "Building Systems → Access Control → Card Reader Systems"

Explore Default System Classifications

Click any system class to see the groups and individual systems within it (fully customizable)

HVAC & Mechanical Systems

System Class

System Groups Within This Class

Cooling Systems
Heating Systems
Ventilation & Air Distribution
Energy Recovery
Controls & Automation

Example Individual Systems

Central Plant Chiller, Rooftop HVAC Unit, Variable Air Volume System

How 2D Classification Solves Real Problems

Search and analyze from either dimension depending on what you need

SYSTEM

"Show me all cooling systems across all our buildings"

Classification Path
HVAC & Mechanical → Cooling Systems → All

Returns every cooling system (chillers, cooling towers, DX units) across your entire portfolio, regardless of location

LOCATION

"What assets are in Building A, Mechanical Room?"

Classification Path
Main Campus → Building A → Mechanical Room

Returns all assets in that specific room, regardless of system type

BOTH

"What are total electrical & power costs for South Facility?"

Classification Path
Electrical & Power Systems (SYSTEM) × South Facility (LOCATION)

Combines both dimensions to show all electrical system costs at one site

SYSTEM

"Which buildings have roofing systems due for replacement?"

Classification Path
Building Envelope → Roofing Systems → Filter by lifecycle

Returns roofing systems across all buildings, filtered by replacement timeline

1D Classification vs. 2D Classification

Traditional CMMS make you choose: organize by location OR by system type. AssetLab gives you both.

Traditional 1D Classification

  • Choose location hierarchy OR system hierarchy—not both
  • Can't answer "all HVAC equipment in Building A"
  • Reorganize entire database to switch perspective
  • Custom fields and tags try to patch missing dimension
  • Reports limited to one classification method
  • Cross-facility system analysis requires exports

AssetLab 2D Classification

  • Every asset has BOTH system and location classification
  • Filter by either dimension or combine them
  • Switch perspective instantly—no reorganization
  • Native support for complex queries
  • Reports analyze from any angle
  • Portfolio-wide system comparisons built-in

How Organizations Use 2D Classification

"We used to organize assets by building, which made it impossible to analyze HVAC costs across our 12-building campus. AssetLab's 2D classification lets us see everything in a building OR all HVAC equipment portfolio-wide. Game changer."

Thomas Anderson
Director of Facilities, University
12 buildings analyzed

"The ability to combine both dimensions saved us during a roof replacement project. We filtered 'Building Envelope → Roofing' to see every roof system, then filtered further by site to prioritize which locations needed work first."

Maria Rodriguez
Capital Planning Manager, Municipality
Multi-site roof analysis

"Our old CMMS forced us to use custom fields to track system types because everything was location-based. AssetLab makes it native—system classification is built into the core data model, not bolted on with tags."

David Kim
Maintenance Director, Property Management
No more custom field workarounds

Stop Choosing. Start Using Both Dimensions.

Every asset classified by what it is AND where it is. Find anything in 2 clicks. Analyze from any angle. Portfolio-wide insights without reorganizing your database.

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