The Canadian Infrastructure Report Card offers an objective look at the state of core public infrastructure across Canada. This is the third iteration of the report which provides a timely update and finds that the state of Canada’s infrastructure is at risk and will require significant attention in the coming decades. To read more about […]
Asset Management BC’s Annual Conference is November 6-7, 2019 at the Radisson Vancouver Airport Hotel in Richmond, BC. This years Conference theme is Innovate, Communicate and Celebrate – A Culture of Continuous Improvement. The Wednesday, November 6, 2019 keynote speaker is Tom Barnes, LL.B., Chief Executive Officer for the Municipla Insurance Association of BC. Keynote […]
Topics include: • Feature Article: Congratulations, you have been elected, now what? • UBCM Awards Program for Asset Management • Annual Report for FCM’s Municipal Asset Management • Cast Study: Kelowna uses the BC Framework • And much more…
Public Sector Digest (PSD) is seeking municipalities interested in participating in a pilot initiative, rolling out the UKCIP climate change adaptation wizard in Canada. Your municipality will work with PSD and Dr. Peter Walton from Oxford University to introduce the climate change adaptation wizard to your asset management program. To learn more about the pilot […]
For many asset intensive services, climate change makes it more difficult to deliver desired levels of service. It amplifies risk and increases costs required to manage these risks. The greatest impacts are to transportation systems, buildings, water management systems, and marine infrastructure. These assets represent the majority of local government infrastructure assets. Climate change […]
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Healthy natural assets can provide – or be restored and managed to provide – services just like engineered assets, often at lower cost. The Municipal Natural Assets Initiative (MNAI) offers tools and support so that local governments can integrate natural assets into their asset management and financial processes. MNAI is currently offering a watershed-level program […]
Topics include: Feature Article: Asset Management BC Annual Conference September 26 & 27 What would you tell a new municipal Council? Perspective Series Talking Asset Management: Five Communication Hacks for Elected Officials Cast Study: AM & Maintenance – Partners for Life And much more… View Newsletter >
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 […]
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 […]