Training to extend life of water systems

The Buried Asset Management Institute International (BAMI-I) is teaming up with the City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management to offer a four-day workshop in asset management for underground water infrastructure. The Certificate of Training in Asset Management, CTAM, workshop will run 9-12 September 2019 and, at its conclusion, participants will receive Associate Water Asset Manager designation.

Offering water asset management training worldwide

BAMI-I created the CTAM program in 2008 to train utility personnel on how to implement asset management to extend the life and efficiency of their water and wastewater systems. It is usually offered online and so far individuals from 16 countries have enrolled.

“The principles and practices of asset management apply to tunnels, as well as small diameter piping networks. We do not differentiate based on size; however, probably about 80% of water pipelines are 6ft-12ft (1.8m-3.7m) in diameter,“ said Professor Tom Iseley, Chair of the BAMI-I Board of Directors. “The CTAM course covers all underground water assets and was developed by industry professionals for water utility decision makers, such as managers, supervisors, crew leaders, consulting engineers and service providers.”

Topics covered in the four modules include:

CTAM-100: Overview of asset management

Asset management overview and technologies
Introduction to appropriate websites and tools
Risk management
Government regulations

CTAM-200: Developing an asset management program

Underground infrastructure asset management
Advantages, rewards, obstacles and planning
Asset inventory, organization strategies and tools
Water and wastewater condition assessment
Data content, analysis, sharing and distribution

CTAM-300: Managing an asset management program

Organizational, legal and budgeting considerations
Developing priorities and key performance indicators
Infrastructure inspection, mapping and rehabilitation methods
Capacity, management, operation and maintenance
Asset valuation and life-cycle analysis
Risk-based budgeting

CTAM-400: Financing an asset management program

Financial challenges and strategies
Accounting principles, reporting and budgeting
Strategic internal and external financing tools
Public-private partnerships and design-build
Level of service and capital improvement plans
Life-cycle costing

References

Tight squeeze for Singapore sewer drives – TunnelTalk, November 2018
Preferred contractor selected for Auckland interceptor – TunnelTalk, November 2018
Final push for cleaner waterway in Washington DC – TunnelTalk, July 2018

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