The Subject Specific Guidelines (SSGs) are part of a series of publications designed to expand and enrich asset management knowledge. These guidelines may be either sector-specific: rail, electricity distribution, facilities management or nuclear, or functional: asset information, risk management and decision support.​

​The published SSGs and those currently being developed cover the 40 subjects that comprise the asset management discipline summarized in Asset Management - an anatomy. ​

​The SSGs are a core element within the IAM asset management knowledge base. Each SSG document covers one or a group of subjects, with broader subjects meriting their own SSG, and closely related subjects being grouped together in one SSG. Those published are available in the online shop.

Using the SSGs​

​The SSGs identify what should be considered when creating, maintaining and improving asset management capabilities in relation to that subject. Where appropriate SSGs also provide case study examples. SSGs are produced by volunteers, including industry experts, academics and thought leaders, bringing expertise from different sectors and geographies. They are peer-reviewed and support those on their individual and/or corporate journeys in developing their asset management maturity.

Mapping the Existing SSGs Against the 10-box Model​

​The SSGs were originally developed around the IAM 6-box model and 39 subjects in version 3 of the Anatomy. Version 4 of our Anatomy uses our 10-box model with the IAM adopting this model across all levels of maturity. Existing IAM material will gradually be updated. This means the IAM 6-box model and 39 subjects will no longer be used in forthcoming IAM material. However, the SSGs developed around the IAM 6-box model and 39 subjects are still valid guidance.

Find out more about the mapping of the 40 subjects in the 10 capabilities and which existing SSGs should be used as guidance for these subjects.