Entries by Lee Johnson

2018 Asset Management BC – Annual Conference

Registration is now open for the 2018 Asset Management BC Annual Conference, Competing Priorities in a Changing World, September 26 and 27 at the Radisson Hotel – Vancouver Airport. Learn about practical approaches and solutions for implementing asset management in your community – from integrating climate change into asset management practices to effectively communicating asset management with elected officials.   Bob Sandford, Chair for Water And Climate […]

July 10, 2018 by

GFOA – Asset Management Workshop

This interactive 2-day comprehensive workshop will focus on the finance officer’s role in the asset management process from the asset management framework to the capital plan and long term financial plan integration. Topics will include asset inventory, levels of service, full lifecycle cost model, prioritization, the infrastructure deficit, and funding the asset management plan. Workshop […]

July 10, 2018 by

NAMS 3-Day Asset Management Training Course for 2018

Asset Management BC will again be hosting 3-day NAMS training sessions for local government staff across BC based on demand. The training sessions will provide staff with a broad and holistic understanding of Asset Management practices. Participants will leave equipped with the knowledge and resources to develop and implement an asset management program in their local government. […]

July 5, 2018 by

Asset Management BC Newsletter #23

Topics Include: Asset Management BC 2018 – Annual Conference Feature Article: Developing a Common Asset Management Policy for Local Governments in BC Celebrating a Decade of Living Water Smart in BC – Where to From Here? A Closer Look at the Service Sustainability Assessment Tool in Action – Interview with Doug Allin, Township of Spallumcheen […]

July 4, 2018 by

Dashboard Assessment and Reporting Tools

A new tool is available to help staff and Councils understand the current sustainability of the services being provided in their communities. The Service Sustainability Assessment Tool was made to help local governments identify current sustainability performance and prepare for the future. Once populated with data, the ‘Dashboard’ tool can generate reports for staff, management, and Council. To […]

May 22, 2018 by

Asset Management BC Newsletter #22

Topics Include: Feature Article: Operationalizing Asset Management: It’s About People, Too Technology is Changing Asset Management Asset Management BC. A New Look – to Serve You Better Your Primer for 12th Annual CNAM National Conference View Newsletter >

February 2, 2018 by

Status of Asset Management in British Columbia

The Status of Asset Management in British Columbia: Results from the 2016 Gas Tax Fund Asset Management Baseline Survey is now available.   In May 2016, UBCM launched the Phase 1 Asset Management Assessment Form – Baseline Survey collecting responses from all 189 local governments in BC.  While each local government provided discrete data, this […]

November 8, 2017 by

BCWWA Events Calendar and Operator Education

There are still plenty of great BCWWA events left in 2017! Whether you are wanting to learn more about emerging water and wastewater topics and trends or attend a conference there are several upcoming events that may be of interest to you. For more information about upcoming events and how to register click here > If you’re looking to complete some additional […]

September 25, 2017 by