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Technical Asset Management for Water Utilities

Mastering the Tools and Techniques

November 17 - 18, 2026 Online :: Central Time

“The level of expertise and knowledge displayed is top notch. Great place to gain a thorough overview of what Asset Management is all about.” 

– Warehouse Supervisor, IEUA

“The Asset Management for Water Utilities instructional course is a very good grounding for persons starting on their asset management journey, it can assist in giving an organization common ground amongst colleagues so that all can speak the same language.”

– Asset Manager, Clark County Water Reclamation District

“It’s a firehose of information but all great information that I’ll still be absorbing over the next few weeks. I have a lot of ideas for how to improve our Asset Management activities for years to come.”

– Director, Planning & Resource Management, Union County
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“This course exceeded my expectations. It helped to get me thinking about how to setup the broader, more strategic pieces of our asset management program as well as how to connect strategy with operations. I highly recommend this course for anyone who is interested in asset management or who is responsible for asset management planning in their organization.”

– Senior Business Process Analyst, City of Garland

Asset management is the structured application of tools and techniques that empower water utilities to make informed, data-driven decisions about risk, maintenance, investment, performance, and long-term sustainability. Neglecting proper asset management can lead to reduced system reliability, higher operational costs, regulatory compliance issues, and unplanned service disruptions.

This course emphasizes the specialized techniques and tangible tools asset managers need to thrive in today's complex environments. Through a combination of expert instruction and interactive exercises, we will explore key topics that mirror real-world challenges faced by today's water utilities including asset information management, risk analysis, lifecycle planning, condition assessment, financial planning, and organizational improvement.

Organized into ten modules, this program includes numerous hands-on exercises that allow participants to immediately apply concepts through scenario-based activities and data-driven problem solving. We will compare approaches and discuss results with fellow attendees, providing valuable insight into different methods used across the industry.

By the end of the course, participants will have developed a practical toolkit that can be applied immediately to make data-driven decisions and implement asset improvements. Walk away with actionable knowledge to optimize utility performance and enhance asset longevity.

Learning Outcomes

  • Explain the principles of asset management and the value it delivers to water and wastewater utilities.
  • Differentiate between policies, strategies, plans, and tactics.
  • Establish a clear "line of sight" that aligns organizational objectives with operational activities.
  • Apply global asset management standards and frameworks, including ISO 55001.
  • Analyze risks using structured methodologies to support operational and investment decisions.
  • Identify organizational barriers that limit successful asset management implementation.
  • Apply lifecycle management principles to improve maintenance, operations, renewal, and replacement planning.
  • Develop practical asset hierarchies that support effective information management and decision making.
  • Apply financial planning techniques that support sustainable capital investment.
  • Use a variety of analytical tools to evaluate data, prioritize actions, and improve organizational performance.
  • Explain what asset management is and the benefits it has to a water and wastewater organization

Register

Please Note: This event is being conducted entirely online. All attendees will connect and attend from their computer, one connection per purchase. For details please see our FAQ

If you are unable to attend at the scheduled date and time, we make recordings available to all attendees for 7 days after the event

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Individual attendee(s)$ 1295.00 each(early bird rate)
(price after November 6, 2026 is $ 1,495.00)
Volume pricing also available

Individual attendee tickets can be mixed with ticket packs for complete flexibility

Pack of 5 attendees$ 5,500.00 (15% discount)(early bird rate)
(price after November 6, 2026 is $ 6,350.00)
Pack of 10 attendees$ 10,360.00 (20% discount)(early bird rate)
(price after November 6, 2026 is $ 11,960.00)
Pack of 20 attendees$ 19,425.00 (25% discount)(early bird rate)
(price after November 6, 2026 is $ 22,425.00)

Your registration may be transferred to a member of your organization up to 24 hours in advance of the event. Cancellations must be received on or before October 16, 2026 in order to be refunded and will be subject to a US $195.00 processing fee per registrant. No refunds will be made after this date. Cancellations received after this date will create a credit of the tuition (less processing fee) good toward any other EUCI event. This credit will be good for six months from the cancellation date. In the event of non-attendance, all registration fees will be forfeited. In case of conference cancellation, EUCIs liability is limited to refund of the event registration fee only. For more information regarding administrative policies, such as complaints and refunds, please contact our offices at 303-770-8800

EUCI retains the right to refuse registration by any individual or company.

Day one

Tuesday, November 17, 2026

Day two

Wednesday, November 18, 2026

Agenda

Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Central Time

Online

Log In and Welcome

8:45 AM

Lunch Break

12:00 - 12:30 PM

Adjourn for the day

4:00 PM

8:45 AM - 9:00 AM

Log In and Welcome

9:00 - 10:00 AM

Introduction to Asset Management for Water Utilities

  • Foundations of modern asset management
  • Key principles from ISO 55001 and their technical applications
  • Overview of internationally recognized asset management frameworks

Interactive Exercise #1: Line of Sight Assessment

Diagnose gaps between organizational policy, strategy and operational plans, and identify how improved alignment strengthens decision making.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Differentiating Strategy, Plans, and Tactics in Asset Management

  • Assessing organizational maturity
  • Translating organizational vision into practical action
  • Creating practical asset management roadmaps
  • Telling the story of the assets in an Asset Management Plan (AMP)

Interactive Exercise #2: Policy Evaluation Framework

Evaluate two asset management policies using recognized good practice principles and identify characteristics of an effective policy.

Interactive Exercise #3: PESTLE-SWOT Strategic Scan

Combine PESTLE and SWOT analysis to identify external drivers, internal capabilities and strategic priorities affecting utility performance.

12:00 - 12:30 PM

Lunch Break

12:30 - 2:00 PM

Asset Information Management in Water Utilities

  • Turning asset data into better decisions
  • Building effective asset hierarchies for in-depth analysis and control
  • Asset data strategies and decision support

Interactive Exercise #4: Asset Hierarchy Builder

Develop a practical asset hierarchy and estimate the effort required to build an effective asset information system.

Interactive Exercise #5: DIKW Diagnostic

Apply the DIKW framework to understand how raw data becomes actionable knowledge and identify where organizational decision-making breaks down.

2:00 - 4:00 PM

Risk Management for Water Utilities

  • Identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks effectively
  • Conducting asset criticality modeling to prioritize action
  • Focusing resources where risk matters most

Interactive Exercise #6: Risk Register Builder

Build a risk register by scoring likelihood and consequence, then prioritize the highest-value risk reduction opportunities.

Interactive Exercise #7: Root Cause Analysis Toolkit

Apply the 6Ms and Five Whys to distinguish symptoms from underlying causes and identify effective corrective actions.

4:00 PM

Day One Adjourns

Agenda

Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Central Time

Online

Log In

8:45 AM

Lunch Break

12:00 - 12:30 PM

Adjourn for the day

4:00 PM

8:45 AM - 9:00 AM

Log In

9:00 - 10:00 AM

Asset Condition Management

  • Monitoring and reporting asset health and performance
  • Evaluating age-based and evidence-based condition models

Interactive Exercise #8: Condition Assessment Evaluator

Evaluate alternative condition assessment methods and determine how grading systems influence investment priorities and confidence levels.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Asset Lifecycle Management - Maintenance & Operations

  • Mapping each lifecycle stage and planning proactive interventions.
  • Applying maintenance strategies to extend lifespan.

Interactive Exercise #9: Maintenance Decision Tree

Use a maintenance decision tree to match preventive, predictive, condition-based and reactive maintenance strategies to different asset classes.

Interactive Exercise #10: Long-Term Capital Plan Model

Build a simplified long-term capital plan that balances asset renewal needs, available funding and future financial sustainability.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Service Levels and Decision Making

  • Mapping stakeholders to align their expectations.
  • Balancing competing priorities using structured decision-making tools
  • Establishing KPIs, metrics, and performance measures to track success
  • Exploration of data-driven dashboards.

Interactive Exercise #11: Stakeholder Mapping Matrix

Map stakeholders according to influence and interest and develop engagement strategies aligned with organizational objectives.

Interactive Exercise #12: Pairwise Prioritization Matrix

Use pairwise analysis to develop weightings and prioritize decision criteria, aligning them with your stakeholder values

Interactive Exercise #13: KPI Dashboard Designer

Build a mini dashboard of KPIs and test their alignment to the organization’s goals

12:00 - 12:30 PM

Lunch Break

12:30 - 2:00 PM

Financial Management

  • Managing operating budgets, capital budgets, and forecasting whole-life costs.
  • Calculating the infrastructure gap to identify funding needs.
  • Planning for asset lifecycle reinvestment to ensure sustainability.

Interactive Exercise #14: Net Present Value Calculator

Use Net Present Value analysis to compare competing investment options and support evidence-based capital decisions.

Interactive Exercise #15: Pareto Improvement Analysis

Apply Pareto Analysis to distinguish the "vital few" improvement opportunities from the "trivial many" and focus limited resources where they deliver the greatest benefit.

1:30 - 4:00 PM

Implementing Asset Management Change

  • Structuring teams for optimal asset management efficiency.
  • Process mapping and technical improvements for enhanced reliability.

Interactive Exercise #16: RACI Responsibility Matrix

Develop a RACI matrix to clarify organizational accountability and improve cross-functional collaboration.

Interactive Exercise #17: Asset Management Maturity Assessment

Assess your organization's asset management maturity and identify the highest-value next steps in your improvement journey.

Interactive Exercise #18: Change Readiness Assessment

Evaluate the organizational risks associated with implementing change and develop practical strategies to improve the likelihood of successful adoption.

4:00 PM

Course Adjourns

Instructors

David has over 25 years experience in asset management in both the public and private sectors, having provided services for a wide variety of organizations including water utilities, municipalities, airports and rail networks. He has a degree in Urban & Regional Planning and is a certified financial reserve analyst, a certified ISO 55001 asset management assessor, a certified maintenance reliability leader and change manager. David has delivered asset management training for dozens of organizations and has invigilated the asset management certificate exam on behalf of the Institute of Asset Management.

David Albrice

Director

AIM Asset Insight Management Ltd

Rowan is Civil Engineer and Asset Management Advisor with experience across Infrastructure Design & Construction and Operations. He has a broad scope of experience crossing Strategic (development of higher order AM Principles and Objectives), Tactical (alignment of AM Practices to Objectives) and Operational (Lifecycle Modelling, Data Engineering for AM). Rowan is representing a team that collectively has 50 years of experience in asset management delivery and training.

Rowan Crouch

Asset Management Advisor

Asset Insights

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Requirements for Successful Completion of Program

Participants must login each day, be in attendance for the entirety of the course.

Instructional Methods

Power Point presentations, open discussion, examples

CPE

Upon successful completion of this event, program participants interested in receiving CPE credits will receive a certificate of completion.

Course CPE Credits: 15.5
There is no prerequisite for this Course.
Program field of study: Specialized Knowledge
Program Level: Basic
Delivery Method: Group Internet Based
Advanced Preparation: None

CpeEUCI is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org

CLE

Only registered attendees can request CLE credits for an EUCI course/event.  Please email [email protected] prior to the course start date and list the state where you are licensed and your bar# as well as the name and date of your course/event in your request, and someone will be in contact.

Colorado Certified Water Professionals (CCWP) Training Units (TUs)

This course has been approved by CCWP for 1.3 TUs

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for professionals responsible for planning, operating, maintaining, renewing, or managing water and wastewater infrastructure, including:

  • Asset Managers
  • Asset Management Coordinators
  • Reliability Engineers
  • Maintenance Managers and Supervisors
  • Operations Managers
  • Utility Engineers
  • Capital Planning Managers
  • Infrastructure Planning Managers
  • GIS and Asset Information Specialists
  • Water and Wastewater Utility Managers
  • Public Works Directors
  • Finance and Long-Term Financial Planning Professionals
  • Risk Managers
  • Engineering Consultants
  • Municipal Leaders responsible for infrastructure investment