In the previous post, Heather discussed planning and setting up an Asset Management Program. She pointed out that Ross is going to talk about simplifying asset management. She asked Ross for anything he wanted to add. Ross shared: Look, I think that’s just reminded me of the very early …
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Infrastructure Asset Management Program – Planning and Setting Up
A webinar participant asked: “Small utilities struggle with funding to begin an asset management program. Is there any help for planning and setting up a program?” Heather: I’ll jump in and then I’ll let Ross add. I would say one is the small system project that the EFC network is doing and …
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Challenging Perceptions About Urban Infrastructure Asset Management
After the severe flooding that Phoenix, Arizona faced in September 2014, researchers from Arizona State University have joined together to lead a team of 50 researchers from 15 institutions to change the way we think about urban infrastructure. Currently, problems that are commonly associated …
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On-Site Water Systems – Its Impact on Water and Infrastructure Asset Management
Many cities are searching for ways to develop and manage local resources. The Water Environment Research Foundation (WERF), through its sustainable integrated water challenge, is seeking to help cities and towns change the way that they manage their water by gearing them towards the integration …
MN Petitions “WOTUS” – Infrastructure Management Plan Implications
At the end of May 2015, the much-anticipated final rule on "Definition of Waters in the U.S." ("WOTUS") as an amendment to the Clean Water Act, was published by the EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. While everyone greatly appreciates the effort made with this document, many U.S. county …
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Simple Infrastructure Asset Management Diagram Explained
Simple Infrastructure Asset Management Diagram (1) Ross presented the Simple Infrastructure Asset Management Diagram, which shows the distinct components of asset management. He revealed that he made the diagram based on examining all the data and what he has been doing with clients over the …
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Flint Michigan – Is it Too Late to Start an Asset Management Program?
This post is the continuation of Heather's article "Flint Michigan – Would a Robust Asset Management Program Have Prevented the Disaster?"In reading this blog post please review our Flint, Michigan - Introduction to Infrastructure Asset Management Analysis blog post, which provides background …
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Flint Michigan – Would a Robust Asset Management Program Have Prevented the Disaster?
In reading this blog post please review our Flint, Michigan - Introduction to Infrastructure Asset Management Analysis blog post, which provides background information for this post. Introduction Much is being written about the public health crisis in Flint, Michigan caused by the …
U.S. Territorial Island Puerto Rico Decides to Fix Inadequate Water Infrastructure
Puerto Rico, through a settlement with the U.S. federal government, has agreed to upgrade and improve its Stormwater infrastructure in the San Juan city and area. Critical upgrades are needed due to the 6 million gallons of untreated sewage that is now released daily into local waterways and the …
Flint Michigan — Introduction to Infrastructure Asset Management Analysis
Flint Michigan has been in the news recently for all the wrong reasons regarding its water supply. The issue has escalated politically and now has the involvement of authorities at Federal, State and Local levels. Here at Inframanage.com, we believe that there are lessons to be learned from …
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Simplifying Infrastructure Asset Management
Ross Waugh and Heather Himmelberger shared their infrastructure asset management expertise in their 4th webinar series titled "Ask the Expert: A Unique Opportunity to Ask Your Asset Management Questions" on 5 November 2015. Inframanage presents the webinar topics through a series of blog …
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International Infrastructure Management Manual 5th (2015) Edition
IPWEA published the International Infrastructure Management Manual 5th (2015) Edition in October 2015. The manual is available to international customers from IPWEA. If you are in New Zealand, the manual is available from NAMS. The information on the IPWEA website about the IIMM 5th …
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