Updated Articles

  1. Collection of Inventory Information - Work Instruction

    Collection of Inventory Information Bridge inventory information can be collected at the office or during inspections, which are commonly carried out after construction or reconstruction of a bridge, but can also be done directly before the con...
  2. Network Validation - Work Instruction

    Task As part of the roll-out of the AWM system, the network within the system must be reviewed and validated to ensure that: It provides an accurate spatial representation of the national road network. The details of the network such as road...
  3. Road Structures Validation - Work Instruction

    Task As part of the roll-out of the AWM system, the structures within the system must be reviewed and validated to ensure that: An accurate picture of the total structure asset base on the network, including their locations, is maintained. T...
  4. Project Monitoring Preparation - Work Instruction

    Purpose   In preparation for  monthly  project monitoring  beginning in February 2025, it is important that  all of  the projects that need to  have a monthly report are  entered  in the AWM System.     Roles and R...
  5. Monthly Project Monitoring - Work Instruction

    Purpose   From February 2025,  monthly  project monitoring will be carried out in the AWM system. I t is important that the relevant provincial staff understand their roles and responsibilities, and have the knowledge necessary to...
  6. ODK Validation - Work Instruction

    ODK Data ODK (Open Data Kit) is the method used to collect data for bridge inspections. This data is stored in the BAMS (Bridge Asset Management System) hosted by SirWay. Bridge inspections were conducted using ODK from 2018 to 2025. Photos fo...
  7. Programme Development for Road Asset Renewals and Replacements

    This article focuses on Programme Development for Road Asset Renewals and Replacements, including commentary on the AWM System, required inputs, data quality impacts, the process, and a data flow diagram. Systems Use in Programme Development (R...
  8. Asset Handover Management

    Introduction Effective management of infrastructure assets is crucial for optimising outcomes and ensuring cost-effective operations over the asset's entire life. A critical part of this involves the asset handover process , which is the final tas...
  9. HOW TO - Add a Project that is on a road that is not in the AWM System

    In some cases, there will be projects that need to have a monthly report generated each month but they are not located on a current national road and therefore, are not represented in the AWM System. For example, a sub-national or provincial road ...
  10. HOW TO - Edit a Project

    This article provides guidance on how to edit projects (and associated contracts) in the AWM system. Step-by-Step Guide Video In this video, using an example, we demonstrate how to edit a project record. Your browser does not support HTML5 vi...