Once you have created the first level of your Asset Types Library by defining your Functional Areas, you will then need to create your Asset Categories as the next level of grouping. Think of this s your Equipment Category, this level is designed to help keep your gear structured, searchable, and ready to use across jobs, yards, or depots.

✅ Step-by-Step Instructions

You will need to follow the same 3 Steps you used in creating a new Functional Area.

Step 1: Review Asset Type list

• Navigate to Asset Types in the main menu to review the current list of Asset Type Categories to avoid creating duplicates.

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• Search for the Category you want to add to confirm that your new Category doesn’t already exist.

  (e.g., ensure Power Saw isn’t already listed under another name)

Step 2: Go to + “New Asset Type”

• Navigate to the + New Asset Type menu in the G2G platform and select.

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Step 3: Select ‘edit’ in the Hierarchy section

• Choose Edit in ‘Hierarchy’ in the first table option.

Step 4: Find the Functional Area you want for your new Asset Category

• Enter: PowerTools into the search bar to find the Functional area you want to add to.

  (or another relevant category name such as Access Equipment, Traffic Control, or Surveying Tools)