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    2D Classification
    4-Level System Hierarchy
    3-Level Location Hierarchy
    Cross-Portfolio Analysis

    Find Any Asset in 2 Clicks

    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.

    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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