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BIM for FM - YouBIM on One of Latin America’s Biggest Hydroelectric Plants

One of the largest hydroelectric power stations in Latin America has just selected ENGworks together with the University of Misiones to implement the YouBIM software on their entire Plant. YouBIM will be integrated with IBM Maximo.

Bentley Adds Process Safety and Risk Management Capabilities to AssetWise APM

Single Platform for Asset Reliability and Asset Integrity Analyses Now Also Manages Integrity of Safety Systems and Hazardous Processes

Dematic Expands Operations in Mexico

New Manufacturing Plant and Additional Engineering Staff Support Demand for Intra-Logistics Solutions

Bentley Acquires Acute3D to Advance Reality Modeling

To Align Design Modeling and Construction Modeling with Existing Conditions’ Context - for Every Infrastructure Project and Asset

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How to Proactively Run What You Have Now: 5 Things to Improve Plant Reliability

By Paul Dufresne

Recently I had a conversation with the members of our leadership group concerning steps we need to take to improve the reliability posture of our business. I was charged with, of all the initiatives that are out there, the critical few we need to focus on to improve our competitive position for our business. With that in mind, I did some data mining and looked at our recent unplanned events and came to a not so unique conclusion.

Let’s do a Root Cause Analysis on the AMS

Asset management systems do not fail during implementation. Rather, they fail during subsequent operation. Implementations may go longer than planned. But eventually everyone goes live. IT may have driven the implementation but it is up to the stakeholders to "right the ship". It is never too late to create a vision. And if you are lucky enough to have a Core Team then this sets a strong foundation for success.

Identifying Prioritized Opportunities for Asset Management Improvement

All industries are focused on improving asset reliability. This can only be achieved by having a high performance asset management program in place, with the ultimate goal of achieving

 

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Copperleaf Selected for 50 Most Promising Utilities Technology Solution Providers

Copperleaf Technologies has been chosen by CIO Review as one of the 50 Most Promising Utilities Technology Solution Providers in 2014. This is based on CIO Review’s evaluation of Copperleaf Technologies’ expertise and offerings for the utilities landscape.

Metrics vs. KPIs: Lessons from “Alice in Wonderland”

by G. Lance Jakob and Anthony Honaker

We can learn wonderful lessons from the clever literary characters Lewis Carroll created. The exchange between Alice and the Cheshire Cat illustrates the need for purpose and context in the decision-making process. We often face pivotal decisions at work, but without empirical insight, we're left aimlessly chasing white rabbits.

Projects as Information

Projects as Information

Innovations in Projects by Ed Merrow, Founder and President of Independent Project Analysis, Inc. (IPA) 

Trimble Acquires Nexala to Expand its Role in the Rail Transport Industry

Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today that it has acquired privately-held Nexala, a provider of enterprise solutions for the rail transport industry, headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. Financial terms were not disclosed.

TRANSCO receives ISO 55000 Accreditation Certificate in Asset Management

Abu Dhabi Transmission & Despatch Company (TRANSCO), a leading company in water and electricity transmission, celebrated receiving the International Accreditation of Asset Management (ISO 55000).

Advancing BIM at HS2

Advancing BIM at HS2

Advancing BIM at HS2 by Prof. Andrew McNaughton, FREng, Technical Director HS2 Ltd

Learn how High Speed Rail 2 is planning and creating a 150 year plan to distribute the UK economy and deliver the triple bottom line of people, planet and profit

SALVO Project: Scottish Water

Determining and Proving Which Projects or Maintenance or Asset Replacement Tasks Are Really Worthwhile and When

by Bill Reekie, Karen Whitehall and Andy Hunt

Asset Management Joint Venture in the North American Market

eAsset Management Limited (“eAssetM”) and Gaussian Engineering (“Gaussian”) today announce the launch of a joint venture, bringing together reliability engineering and strategic asset management services, delivering significant business value for the North American market.

The Critical Success Factors for Asset Management Services

Management periodicals are unanimous in advocating the integration of services into core product offerings. Servitization is the term for these integrated packages of client-focused combinations of products, services, support, self-service and knowledge. 1 Historically, most of a product's value was added during the production process, which transformed raw material to a useful product. Today, value comes from technological improvement, styling, branding and other attributes that only services can create. 2, 3, 4

Bentley and Trimble Advance BIM through Construction Modeling

Announcements at the Bentley Year in Infrastructure 2014 and Trimble Dimensions 2014 Conferences Underscore Joint Undertakings and Benefits

New AVEVA Control of Work Solution Offers Greater Safety and Efficiency in Asset Operations

AVEVA software helps plant operators increase control, efficiency and safety of asset maintenance work in potentially hazardous, high-risk environments

Senior Execs from Industry and Government to Address Key Technology Challenges at ARC Industry Forum

Forum Presentations Will Focus on Applying New Disruptive Technologies in Industrial Applications