AASHTO Transportation Asset Management Guide
AASHTO Transportation Asset Management Guide

Author: American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials

Publisher: AASHTO

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 458

ISBN-13: 156051499X

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Aims to encourage transportation agencies to address strategic questions as they confront the task of managing the surface transportation system. Drawn form both national and international knowledge and experience, it provides guidance to State Department of Transportation (DOT) decision makers, as well as county and municipal transportation agencies, to assist them in realizing the most from financial resources now and into the future, preserving highway assets, and providing the service expected by customers. Divided into two parts, Part one focuses on leadership and goal and objective setintg, while Part two is more technically oriented. Appendices include work sheets and case studies.

Australian Infrastructure Financial Management Guidelines
Australian Infrastructure Financial Management Guidelines

Author: Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia - New South Wales

Publisher:

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 330

ISBN-13: 9780646515267

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"... Provide[s] asset management and financial management professionals with the tools to implement sustainable management and financial reporting of infrastructure"--P. v.

Information Systems for Engineering and Infrastructure Asset Management
Information Systems for Engineering and Infrastructure Asset Management

Author: Abrar Haider

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-11-08

Total Pages: 314

ISBN-13: 3834942340

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​Engineering and infrastructure assets maintain the lifeline of economies. It is, therefore, critical to manage these assets in such a way that they provide a consistent level of service throughout their lifecycle. Management of asset lifecycle, however, is information intensive and utilises a plethora of information systems. The role of theses systems in asset management is much more profound. It extends beyond the organizational boundaries and addresses business relationships with external stakeholders to deliver enhanced level of business outcomes. In doing so information systems are not only required to translate business strategic considerations into action, but are also expected to produce learnings and feedback that informs business strategy and aids in strategic reorientation.

Asset Management Decision-Making For Infrastructure Systems
Asset Management Decision-Making For Infrastructure Systems

Author: Alireza Mohammadi

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2022-04-25

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 3030976149

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This textbook provides practical and concrete guidance for the step-by-step implementation of decision-making for infrastructure asset management. Examples are used to illustrate how data from condition assessment are used to develop performance models, to estimate the effectiveness of investments that are prioritized and scheduled to accomplish reliable and convenient infrastructure for the wellbeing of the public and regional economic competitiveness. Book illustrates numerous worked problems to clarify ambiguity in developing a decision-making platform to prioritize assets and distribute budgets effectively and efficiently. Ensures reader understanding of the benefits and challenges of infrastructure asset management; Provides a step-by-step guide for the development of each component of an asset management decision-making system; Includes worked examples to clarify decision-making and budget allocation process.

Strategic Asset Management of Water Supply and Wastewater Infrastructures
Strategic Asset Management of Water Supply and Wastewater Infrastructures

Author: Helena Alegre

Publisher: IWA Publishing

Published: 2009-09-14

Total Pages: 553

ISBN-13: 1843391864

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Water and Wastewater companies operating all around the world have faced rising asset management and replacement costs, often to levels that are financially unsustainable. Management of investment needs, while meeting regulatory and other goals, has required: A better understanding of what customers demand from the services they pay for, and the extent to which they are willing to pay for improvements or be compensated for a reduction in performance Development of models to predict asset failure and to identify and concentrate investment on critical assets Improved management systems Improved accounting for costs and benefits and their incorporation within an appropriate cost-benefit framework Incorporation of risk management techniques Utilisation of advanced maintenance techniques including new rehabilitation failure detection technologies Enhancements in pipeline materials, technologies and laying techniques. These papers developed from LESAM 2007 for inclusion in Strategic Asset Management of Water Supply and Wastewater Infrastructures are focused on the techniques, technologies and management approaches aiming at optimising the investment in infrastructure while achieving demanded customer service standards, and they provide an opportunity to gain access to the latest discussion and developments at the leading-edge in this field. This book will be essential reading for utility operators and managers, regulators and consultants.

InfoWorld
InfoWorld

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 1982-03-08

Total Pages: 60

ISBN-13:

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InfoWorld is targeted to Senior IT professionals. Content is segmented into Channels and Topic Centers. InfoWorld also celebrates people, companies, and projects.

The Advocate
The Advocate

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 1999-03-30

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13:

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The Advocate is a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) monthly newsmagazine. Established in 1967, it is the oldest continuing LGBT publication in the United States.

Engineering Asset Management
Engineering Asset Management

Author: Joseph Mathew

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2008-02-06

Total Pages: 1261

ISBN-13: 1846288142

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It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to the inaugural World Congress on Engineering Asset Management (WCEAM) being held at the Conrad Jupiters Hotel on the Gold Coast from July 11 to 14, 2006. More than 170 authors from 28 countries have contributed over 160 papers to be presented over the first three days of the conference. Day four will be host to a series of workshops devoted to the practice of various aspects of Engineering Asset Management. WCEAM is a new annual global forum on the various multidisciplinary aspects of Engineering Asset Management. It deals with the presentation and publication of outputs of research and development activities as well as the application of knowledge in the practical aspects of: strategic asset management risk management in asset management design and life-cycle integrity of physical assets asset performance and level of service models financial analysis methods for physical assets reliability modelling and prognostics information systems and knowledge management asset data management, warehousing and mining condition monitoring and intelligent maintenance intelligent sensors and devices regulations and standards in asset management human dimensions in integrated asset management education and training in asset management and performance management in asset management. We have attracted academics, practitioners and scientists from around the world to share their knowledge in this important emerging transdiscipline that impacts on almost every aspect of daily life.