Comprehensive and practical, this book provides an essential resource for educators, researchers, students, and those in public agencies and consultancies who are directly responsible for managing municipal infrastructure such as roads, water, and sewer pipes. The book is thorough in the integration of procedures that establish a cost-effective intervention plan using the latest technologies and management processes. It examines all the aspects of developing an optimal asset management plan for collocated municipal assets. It presents the evolution of asset management from data requirements to investment planning and priority programming of rehabilitation and maintenance. It offers a coordinated approach to effectively manage municipal infrastructure and offers integrated solutions that aid decision-makers in taking informed decisions on (1) when to maintain each asset, (2) which corridors shall be prioritized, and (3) what is the best intervention to undertake for each asset. It also offers a compelling vision of how infrastructure and cities will evolve by 2050, shaped by advancements in digital technology, transportation, governance, sustainability, resilience, and climate change. It provides invaluable insights for practitioners,
emphasizing how today’s decisions and investments will directly influence the future of urban environments.
Features:
Presents the most current methodologies and practical applications of managing collocated municipal infrastructure.
Includes case studies and practical examples for each step, as well as an extensive list of references for each asset class.
Examines novel approaches for reduced lifecycle costs, enhanced conditions, improved level of service, reduced risk, increased maintenance effectiveness, and reduced service disruptions.
Explores the future of urban infrastructure in 2050, helping practitioners to envision tomorrow’s cities and make informed investment decisions in today’s infrastructure.
Table of Contents
Part 1: Evolution of Infrastructure Asset Management
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 2 - An Overview of Asset Management: Evolution, Strategies, and Principles
Chapter 3 – Municipal Contractual Practices
Part 2: Infrastructure Interdependency, Coordination, and Contractual Frameworks
Chapter 4 – Infrastructure Interdependency
Chapter 5 – Coordination Framework for Municipal Infrastructure
Chapter 6 – PBC-based Contractual Scheme for Co-Located Assets
Part 3: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Measurement and Modeling
Chapter 7 – Criteria for KPIs Selection
Chapter 8 – Condition and Resilience Preparedness KPIs
Chapter 9 – Temporal, Spatial, and Financial KPIs
Chapter 10 – Efficiency and Effectiveness KPIs
Chapter 11 – Risk KPI
Chapter 12 – Multidimensional Performance Assessment Saving Model
Part 4: Optimization Framework for Municipal Infrastructure
Chapter 13 – An Overview of Decision-Making and Optimization for Asset Management
Chapter 14 – Optimization Framework and Steps Toward Coordinated Planning of Municipal Infrastructure
Part 5: Case Studies
Chapter 15 – City of Montreal Case Study
Chapter 16 – Town of Kindersley Case Study
Part 6: Future of Cities and Infrastructure in 2050
Chapter 17 – Vision for 2050: Sustainable Cities and Coordinated Infrastructure
Chapter 18 – Transportation, Sustainability, and Resilience in the Infrastructure of 2050
Chapter 19 – Role of Digital Technology and Asset Management in the Infrastructure of 2050
Chapter 20 – Adapting Infrastructure for Inclusivity, Security, and Well-Being by 2050
Chapter 21 – Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, and Circular Economy Principles in 2050 Infrastructure
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