It has become clear today that several Councils that we work for have adopted a weekly account payment policy. We have had a number of invoices that are usually due for payment on the 20th of the month paid today. This action by Councils and their accounts departments is both thoughtful and appreciated. In periods such as the …
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Airports have a well-established operation, maintenance, asset inspection, asset rehabilitation and renewal programmes of works. Airports often have major capital upgrading works planned or in progress. Airports have a range of complex aviation operational requirements they also must comply with. Airports have operational areas …
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Libraries can be an under-appreciated community resource which in fact provide a range of services. They offer books and magazines, e-books, recordings, research materials, study spaces, computer and internet access for those who do not have them at home, free wifi for visitors and students. This post provides some ideas to think …
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Think about pulling forward works to achieve this if it is an option, particularly in town centres and central business districts. - Ross Waugh This post provides some ideas to think about when applying a Carpe Diem Strategy to Road Networks Road networks generally have a well-established operation, maintenance, asset inspection, …
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This post provides some ideas to think about when applying a Carpe Diem Strategy to Pools and Aquatic Centres. I had a recent conversation with an Aquatic Centre Manager relating to asset management plan updating and was pleased to hear how busy the Aquatic Centre was. That is a good sign of a community facility being well used. A …
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The article, "Coronavirus: The Hammer and the Dance" that Tomas Pueyo wrote presents an analysis of the ongoing pandemic and the measures the affected countries are doing to stop the spread of Covid-19. He describes "What the Next 18 Months Can Look Like if Leaders Buy Us Time" Tomas Pueyo summarises: Strong coronavirus measures …
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The present and coming shutdowns associated with COVID-19 suppression measures provide infrastructure owning and managing authorities a unique once in a decade opportunity. Now is the time to implement a Carpe Diem (Seize the Day) Strategy This post provides an overview of such a strategy, and I will follow with posts giving bullet …
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What a difference 4 days makes, given the progress of the Covid-19 outbreak and our government's sensible and pragmatic announcements yesterday afternoon, 23 March. As planned, our team started working from home on Monday, ahead of the government announcements by about 4 hours. As I have mentioned before, we remain fully available …
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Waugh Infrastructure response to COVID-19 Due to the ongoing situation around the outbreak of COVID-19, Waugh Infrastructure is actively monitoring advice from relevant authorities and taking steps to ensure our clients and our team are supported and safe. The health, safety and well-being of our team, our clients, and our …
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Back in 2009, New Zealand prepared for a possible swine flu pandemic, which from a planning point of view, gave authorities a scenario to prepare for. Government Departments and Local Authorities completed pandemic preparation plans at that time, which have been invaluable resources in the preparations for the COVID-19 …
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Early morning view around the Bonifacio Global City, Manila I spent a week in Manila, working for the World Bank and supporting the Government of the Philippines on an exciting infrastructure asset management project. The week started well, with a range of meetings with leadership and teams from government departments to discuss the …
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has provided a Technical Brief for Water, sanitation, hygiene and waste management for COVID-19 virus. This short 9-page paper is available for free download from the link provided. It provides thorough guidance for Technical Professionals in water, sanitation, hygiene, and waste …
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2020 has certainly been a year that has started with a rush and continued to take us around a number of high-speed curves. Our team at Waugh Infrastructure have had a busy first few months assisting our clients with the preparation of asset management plans, infrastructure strategies, asset management information system work and …
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