Public works agencies typically have access to a mountain of GIS data from various sources. But often, the data is stagnant, not maintained, and not available in a useful way for the decision makers that need it the most. This presentation discusses how to use that GIS data in implementing risk management (asset management) processes that help agencies make better, more educated decisions on maintaining and replacing critical assets in their infrastructure systems. How can a manager decide which streets to rehab when 40 of them have the same condition assessment? How can an organization keep from siloing projects in ways that causes rework when a new water line replacement project tears up pavement that was just overlayed last year? This presentation answers those questions and more with a deep dive into using complex GIS data in simple ways to implement industry-standard risk management procedures. The presentation also discusses risk management principals such as likelihood of failure and consequence of failure and how these concepts can be applied using GIS data. The speaker will address how to navigate the endless amount of data and how that data can be consolidated to develop wholistic capital improvement project lists that cross departments and even agencies. Examples will be included to visually show how GIS mapping can be used by staff with no capabilities in GIS software and what tools can be provided to make the data usable manageable. Attendees will leave the presentation with the understanding of what their GIS data can do for them in effectively managing risk across all assets in their organization.
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Kevin Miller, PE, PTOE, MBA
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