asset management

by Sandra DiMatteo

Sustaining infrastructure requires good design, construction and handover, but ultimately, it’s the operating context and the inspection and asset care program that dictate how well an asset will perform over its lifetime and how long it will last. Know what the latest breakthrough in technology for maintenance inspections is? Drones!

by Stacey Miller

When one thinks of drones, images of unmanned aircraft systems (UASs) in military situations typically come to mind. The technology of these unarmed aircraft, such as camera feeds, GPS and vertical landing system equipment, creates opportunities to use them in practical maintenance applications, such as inspections of hard to reach and/or cost prohibitive to reach valuable assets.

by Mark Ruby

Asset management plans form the cornerstone of an effective asset management system. The recently released ISO55000 series of standards for asset management clearly defines the importance of asset management plans (AMPs) by indicating that they provide the road map for achieving value from physical assets by optimizing cost, risk and performance across the asset’s lifecycle. AMPs define the implementation activities necessary to realize an organization’s asset management objectives, which translate the strategic intent of the company. The relationship and interdependencies of asset management policy, strategy, objectives and planning to achieve those objectives clearly demonstrate how important organizational alignment is to the creation of asset management plans.

By: David Albrice

"Some people are making such thorough preparation for rainy days that they aren't enjoying today's sunshine" - William Feather.