Answering the query on "Starting Asset Management Despite Lack of Financial or Human Resources", Heather explained that a simple inventory and one's knowledge of the water utility system are enough to initiate asset management. Basic Inventory Ross agrees with Heather that building a great …
Starting Asset Management Despite Lack of Financial or Human Resources
How would you suggest asset management be initiated in a situation where there is a basic lack of financial resources or skilled people? Heather: That’s a very good question. Kind of question of where do you start when you kind of feel, over overwhelmed, this is what it sounds …
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Asset Management – Secrets to Implementing an Efficient Asset Numbering System
In addition to explaining “How to Setup an Asset Numbering System”, Heather and Ross shared some important steps to achieve an efficient asset numbering system. Try out the asset numbering system on some assets Heather said that one thing to think about is we often hear stories of utilities …
Asset Management – How to Setup an Asset Numbering System
Can you please describe your approach for setting up an asset or equipment numbering system for a computerized maintenance management system. Ross: I have (written on asset numbering system) for the work I’ve done in Australasia. That’s the section of the International Infrastructure …
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Asset Management Principles to Consider in Finding Suitable Leak Detection Gadgets
Still addressing the question in the previous blog post, "Locating Water System Problems Using GIS and Remote Sensing Tools", Heather and Ross shared basic principles in determining the right technology to use in troubleshooting water system issues. Heather: Yes, there are quite a few …
Locating Water System Problems Using GIS and Remote Sensing Tools
Is there any GIS or remote sensing tools for homing in on water system problems and identifying the areas where you need to do the work? Heather: There are certain GIS tools that can be used if you have already, say a GIS map of your system. One thing you can use is GPS. And take a GPS …
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Basic Asset Management Strategy – Zeroing On Infrastructure Issues
In the previous blog post titled "Critical Issues to Consider in Asset Management System Improvement," Heather and Ross discussed some important steps and matters to consider. Heather emphasized that focusing on the actual problem will enable the organization to spend wisely. Below are what …
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Critical Issues to Consider in Asset Management System Improvement
On 12 May 2015, Ross Waugh and Heather Himmelberger held the third "Ask the Expert Asset Management Webinar." Inframanage presents the topics that were discussed in the webinar, which was attended by infrastructure asset management practitioners in the USA. A webinar participant asked the …
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Infrastructure Management May 2015 Webinar Recording Available Now
On 12 May 2015, Heather Himmelberger and Ross Waugh held another Ask the Experts (ATE) webinar. This is the third ATE webinar they've done together. The webinar provided another opportunity for asset management practitioners around the United States to ask questions regarding challenges in their …
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Closing Thoughts on the Infrastructure Asset Management Webinar
Towards the end of the webinar, Heather expressed her appreciation to Ross for his willingness to do the "Ask-the-Experts" webinar. She mentioned that Ross offered voluntarily his time in the webinar. Heather said further: We have been colleagues for a number of years now and I really enjoy …
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Minimum Size of Water Utility Asset Management is Applicable
Towards the end of the webinar, a participant asked what is the minimum size of water system asset management is useful for. Heather answered that one person is the minimum size. She explained there is no size too small because she actually uses asset management thinking for her household and …
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Infrastructure Asset Management Lets NZ Manage Infra Better and Smarter
Discussing on infrastructure asset management mandate in New Zealand towns and cities, Heather observed that the country was keen on achieving financial efficiency and flexibility of implementing agencies. She expressed that they would not want somebody to say, “You must use program X. You must …
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