Continuing with his responses to the asset inventory issues that have been identified, Ross gives the solution to four of the eight remaining issues. The asset inventory issues that Ross addressed in this video are as follows: 5a. Land taken in the past by colonial government or regime …
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Conversations with Evan 4 – Ross Answers Asset Inventory Issues (Nos. 1 to 4)
In this video, Ross answers the first four of the eight asset inventory issues presented in the previous video blog. The asset inventory issues that Ross responded to are: Different requirements for different government levels – different funding requirement. Village road records – …
Conversations with Evan 3 – Ross Breaks Down Evan’s Question into 8 Points
Ross identifies eight possible issues arising from Evan's asset inventory question. He mentions that these issues are not unique to the Philippines. They are also prevalent in other countries like New Zealand, Pacific Island states, and other countries. Have you encountered these asset …
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Conversations with Evan 2 – A Very Perceptive Asset Inventory Question
Continuing with the "Asset Inventory" topic from the previous "Conversation with Evan" video, Ross got a very excellent and perceptive question from Evan. Ross reads Evan's question in this video. The questions start with: "I have a question on what can be done in the Philippines since, at …
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Asset Management eBook Available Free!
The "Resolving Asset Management Issues" eBook is now available. Download your free copy now! Learn what the asset management experts, Heather Himmelberger and Ross Waugh discussed in this eBook. The topics discussed are as follows: Asset Management Planning and the Importance of Valid …
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America’s Infrastructure Systems are Failing the People They Are Trying to Serve
But not simply because they are failing. Several of the most majorly used infrastructure systems in the USA - namely - roads, local water, and housing prone to greater risk, are overused. These systems were put in place so long ago that nobody can imagine not using them. The problem is …
The Benefits of Investing in the USA’s Aging Water Infrastructure
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) released a report highlighting the need to invest in the US’ aging infrastructure at the coronavirus pandemic's peak. The adage, “out of sight out of mind,” has never been more accurate when it comes to a hidden network of aging pipes buried …
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Conversations with Evan 1 – Asset Inventory (Video)
Conversations with Evan is a video series that Ross Waugh started to provide asset management learning and information based on on-going questions and answers with Evan Arias, a Senior Civil Engineer based in the Philippines. In this first question and answer video, Ross responds to Evan's query …
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Asset Management Conversations with Evan – Introduction (Video)
Ross Waugh starts a video blog series he titles, "Conversations with Evan." In this edition, he talks about Evan Arias, a Senior Engineer he met in the Philippines and Evan's asset management questions. Please get to know more about Evan, his education, his Civil Engineering work experiences, …
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Water NZ BIP Presentation – Strategic Review of Infrastructure Procurement (Video)
Watch Ross Waugh's video on the "Strategic Review of the New Zealand Water Sector Procurement Practices," the topic he presented during the Water NZ Conference & Expo. The conference was held on 17-19 November 2020 at Hamilton. Ross' presentation covers the following topics: Building …
Asset Management thoughts in Solving Manila’s Traffic Congestion
Getting stuck in traffic is not a very pleasant experience, but it is a way of life in Metro Manila. Workers, students, and residents experience this every day, especially during rush hours. It gets worse when there's a bottleneck due to an incident or during major construction. The …
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Utility Infrastructure Management in Disasters Needs Paradigm Shift
Increasing intensity and frequency of weather events, particularly those that have recently happened, such as bushfires in Australia and California, floods in India, typhoons in South East Asia, are placing “increased operational stress” in electrical networks. The sad truth is that utility …
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