Monday, June 10, 2024 | 9:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
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The AWWA 2020 survey evaluating the Progress Levels in Asset Management revealed that many utilities still lack maturity in fundamental asset management documentation. This workshop will delve into critical documents, including the strategic asset management plan and asset management plans, exploring their content, sharing valuable lessons learned, and illustrating the advantages they offer utilities. Moreover, advanced topics like resilience, social equity, and environmental justice will be examined in relation to these plans.
Monday, June 10, 2024 | 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
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Many utilities face challenges when it comes to establishing condition assessment programs. Some struggle to initiate such programs due to a lack of guidance, while others have programs but are unsure how to kick-start them. This workshop aims to guide the audience through the effective implementation of a condition assessment program, offering insights into tailored approaches that suit their utility's unique requirements. Industry-leading utilities will also share case studies to illustrate their successful approaches and explain why these strategies were effective.
Monday, June 10, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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How do you determine the best approach for delivering a capital improvement project? This workshop offers an opportunity for professionals, both new and experienced, to collaborate with water utility experts on how to make informed decisions about project delivery methods. In the morning, participants will gain insights into different project delivery methods, such as design-bid build, construction-manager-at-risk, and design-build, and engage in group discussions to select the most suitable method for example projects. In the afternoon, panels featuring experienced owners and practitioners will provide real-life perspectives on collaborative water project delivery methods.
Monday, June 10, 2024 | 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
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Water 2050 proposes the advancement of digital technologies to enhance resource management and optimization. This workshop will delve into the factors driving this initiative, the obstacles encountered, and the opportunities it presents in harnessing digital technologies and putting data analytics into practical operation. It will explore the integration of AI/ML for improved decision-making intelligence. Participants will gain insights into evaluating and strategizing their decision support systems and AI/ML projects, underpinned by robust data engineering and analytics capabilities.
Monday, June 10, 2024 | 9:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
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This workshop will emphasize the hands-on implementation of water main rehabilitation techniques, catering to utility managers and engineers at every proficiency level, from beginners to seasoned experts. Attendees will acquire the essential skills required to initiate or enhance programs that achieve greater infrastructure renewal while optimizing costs and minimizing public disruptions. The workshop will spotlight case studies from both large and small utilities, and participants are encouraged to actively engage in discussions and share their own experiences.
Monday, June 10, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Digital twins offer excellent benefits in operations, emergency management, and planning; however, the development of the digital twins requires knowledge in Operational Technology (OT) and data management/integration. The workshop will provide hands-on experience on how to build digital twins, including OT, cyber security, real-time modeling tools and utility case studies.
Monday, June 10, 2024 | 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
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This comprehensive workshop offers participants hands-on experience with water system equipment such as pumps, valves, and pipes. Through this workshop, attendees learn practical knowledge of water treatment equipment and equipment specifications in user terms. They will also learn the value of AWWA Standards and Manuals as a resource in designing and operating various water system equipment.