November 26, 2024
How can you plan and create Smart Cities? Smart cities enhance the quality of life for residents and businesses by embedding technology into daily operations, resulting […]
October 1, 2024
The infrastructure deficit: Why it exists and how to address it The International Institute for Sustainable Development estimates that Canada’s infrastructure deficit ranges from $150 billion […]
September 24, 2024
How can cities protect themselves against floods? Floods are the most common and costliest disaster in Canada. Over the past decade alone, floods have averaged almost […]
September 10, 2024
Climate resiliency and local water infrastructure investments Climate change is increasingly impacting our daily lives, and local governments are at the forefront of mitigating the impacts. […]
August 26, 2024
Infrastructure Asset Management: the backbone of municipal capital planning Capital planning is seldom a straight-forward process because it requires organizations to predict their needs long-term. In […]
August 19, 2024
Investing in climate-resilient infrastructure Roads, bridges, water mains, sewers, and storm drainages built between the 1950s and early 2000s were not engineered to withstand today’s challenges. […]
August 12, 2024
What asset data do municipalities need? A major reason municipalities struggle with asset management is due a lack of data collection and availability. Without quality, accessible […]
July 30, 2024
Accelerating asset management in local government Local governments aim to provide essential services that enhance residents’ quality of life. Strong asset management practices play a crucial […]
July 2, 2024
How can municipalities achieve and sustain levels of service? Canadian municipalities are responsible for 60% of our public infrastructure. Ensuring our roads are safe and our […]