This e-manual provides a comprehensive introduction to asset management principles and concepts – with special emphasis on their application to buried assets, such as pipe and manholes, associated with sewer and water systems.

This Resource Provides:

• Guidance for program design and implementation
• Long-range planning for small and large utilities
• Asset condition assessment methods and applications
• Selecting data collection methods and storage
• Database management and access

This guide is approved CTAM-200 course material chosen by professors in the field.

This e-manual provides a comprehensive introduction to asset management principles and concepts – with special emphasis on their application to buried assets, such as pipe and manholes, associated with sewer and water systems.

This Resource Provides:

• Guidance for program design and implementation
• Long-range planning for small and large utilities
• Asset condition assessment methods and applications
• Selecting data collection methods and storage
• Database management and access

This guide is approved CTAM-300 course material chosen by professors in the field.

This e-manual provides a comprehensive introduction to asset management principles and concepts – with special emphasis on their application to buried assets, such as pipe and manholes, associated with sewer and water systems.

This Resource Provides:

• Financial challenges and developing real-world strategies
• Accounting principles (GAAP), reporting (GASB 34) and budgeting
• Level of Service (LOS), Capital Improvement Plans (CIP), and Life-Cycle Costing
• Strategic planning techniques including internal and external financing tools
• Public Private Partnerships, Design-Build and Energy Performance Contracting
• Case study examples

This guide is approved CTAM-400 course material chosen by professors in the field.

• Introduces asset management background, principles and challenges
• Details leading technologies, data analysis and reporting of data collected
• Explains risk assessment, management and best practices
• Covers government regulations, funding and budgeting
• Dozens of case studies showcase real-world experiences