When the population of GEMS Data Load tools is passed onto an administrative role with no technical background, the likelihood of capturing assets accurately is significantly reduced. While the asset capturing process may appear to be data entry, the comprehension, review and translation of assets requires technical aptitude.

When transferring captured assets to the GEMS database, it’s important to remember how the database actually works and why specificity matters.

The evaluation and management of remote assets can be challenging. Accessing remote sites can be costly and time-consuming for the client, invasive and often inconvenient for the resident, and risky for both the assessor and the remote community.