Tuesday 11 August 2009

National Infrastructure Maintenance Strategy and its implementation

Title: National Infrastructure Maintenance Strategy and its implementation
Authors: Wall, K
Keywords: National infrastructure maintenance strategy
Infrastructure services
Sustainability
Improved performance
Economic growth
Civil engineering
Issue Date: Oct-2008
Publisher: South African Institute for Civil Engineers
Citation: Wall, K. 2008. National Infrastructure Maintenance Strategy and its implementation . Civil Engineering, Vol. 16(9), pp 24-28
Abstract: The National Infrastructure Maintenance Strategy (NIMS) was approved by Cabinet in 2006. This Strategy sets overarching policy for sector-based initiatives and describes the framework for a coordinated programme of actions. It is an essential part of government's vision of delivering infrastructure services to all. The simultaneous infrastructure investment and maintenance that will result from this Strategy will not only improve infrastructure performance and underpin the sustainability of services, but also contribute significantly towards national and local economic growth, and create long-term jobs. Background to it, and progress with its implementation, are described in this article.
Description: Copyright: 2008 South African Institute for Civil Engineers
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10204/3506
ISSN: 1021-2000
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CQM Meeting

Date: 12 August 2009
Time: 2:30 pm
Location: CTMC
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Research Area Definition

Research will involve the whole life-cycle of the wide range of infrastructure e.g. buildings, bridges, dams, underground constructions, offshore platform, pipelines and ocean structures, which covers the planning, design, construction, performance, maintenance and assessment. The aim of the group is to conduct research and developments on the most advanced technologies for analyzing, predicting and optimizing infrastructure performance. The main gaps to be filled are those between researchers and practitioners in maintenance, management and life-cycle performance of infrastructure systems, and those between professionals working on the different types of infrastructures.