Public infrastructure decisions don’t end when a project is complete—they only begin a new phase of responsibility. Ensuring that infrastructure assets remain safe, reliable, and cost-effective over their full life cycle requires thoughtful planning, robust data, and disciplined management.
To explore these critical challenges and opportunities, ASCE and Siemens collaborated for a closer look into modern capabilities in infrastructure asset management.
The program highlighted how public agencies across the country are under increasing pressure to do more with limited resources. From aging roads and bridges to water systems and public buildings, infrastructure owners must balance immediate needs with long-term sustainability.
This 75-minute webinar focused on how effective asset management practices can help agencies and asset owners:
- Gain a clearer understanding of what infrastructure assets they own
- Plan proactively for operations and maintenance over decades
- Align funding strategies with long-term infrastructure needs
- Improve resilience and system performance
- Maximize the value of public investments
Panelists examined how stronger asset data and life cycle planning can help protect future budgets while ensuring infrastructure performs as intended.
Featured Speakers
This session brought together leaders from across the infrastructure and asset management community:
- David Sklar – National Lead for Asset Management, WSP
- Kristina Swallow – Assistant City Manager, City of Tucson, Arizona
- Chris Dejuneas, Enterprise Solutions Consultant, Siemens
Together, they shared real-world perspectives on integrating technology, policy, and practice to strengthen infrastructure systems.
Whether you are a policymaker, infrastructure owner, engineer, or asset management professional, this webinar offers valuable insights into how smarter planning today can deliver better outcomes tomorrow.
Thank you to our sponsor for this event, Siemens!
Please see below for a recording of the webinar and to access a copy of the presentation.
Slides access: Infrastructure Asset Management Webinar July 30_slide deck