RIMS release Traffic Monitoring Estimation Guidelines
Traffic estimation is important, feeding into several different aspects of transportation planning and asset and network management.
Articles
Money makes the world go round – or does it?
Why must we measure and report the complex things that matter the most in simple monetary terms?
Spotlight on Rural Road Intersection Safety
Within the New Zealand road network, common locations for serious crashes are intersections, particularly in rural locations.
The Future is Here – Day 1!
Our first day was full of both sobering and inspiring kōrero around infrastructure for sustainable futures and reforms for value.
The Future is Here – Day 2!
We gained incredible insight into the future of asset management through the lens of lifecycle and wellbeing here in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Asset Management – A vital part of your system
Is your system going to be part of the problem or part of the solution to our infrastructure deficit?
Kōmata O Te Rangi is on the move!
We are sharing this very special achievement with all of our partners in the true spirit of alliancing.
Updates made to the IIMM, section 2.2 Levels of Service
Section 2.2 Levels of Service has been reviewed and updates have been made to approaches and terminology.
Rautaki Hanganga o Aotearoa – New Zealand’s first long-term infrastructure strategy
Rautaki Hanganga o Aotearoa offers a new approach to planning, delivering, maintaining and funding infrastructure.
AMDS implementation planning – everything you need to know
Implementation of the Asset Management Data Standard (AMDS) will be Road Controlling Authority (RCA) led. This approach recognises that...
Guardian of the Galaxy? A whimsical ‘Q&A’ through the eyes of an asset manager
We often inside joke that ours is a most mysterious and gallant career, not for the faint hearted, a little risky, we are often compelling story tellers, bringers of imagined futures and seekers of blue sky visions.
BeLongEng Project – how is engineering changing
A team of researchers from across New Zealand and Australia are studying how the engineering profession is changing over time and this ...
Circular Economy – Are we really ready?
IPWEA NZ President and Asset Advisory Principal at Beca, Priyani de Silva-Currie reflects on whether Aotearoa New Zealand is truly read...
Huge Regional Disparities in Water Wastage
Water New Zealand has published their latest annual water services assessment, the National Performance Review.
George Bowman – my thoughts for the future
Countering the public works skills shortage, particularly in engineering and asset management, is a key focus area for me.
The first branch meeting of 2022!
Whilst the meeting was held online due to COVID-19 regulations, it was a fantastic opportunity to share knowledge and catch up.
ISO55000 Improvements – seeking additional feedback
The International Standards Organisation (ISO) is seeking additional feedback on ways to improve the ISO 55000 series of standards.
We can all play a role in forging gender parity – International Women’s Day 2022
We can all play a role in forging gender parity. Advocacy, inclusive mindsets and tangible action are needed from all people.
