Civil Project Evaluation: Infrastructure Asset Management

Public infrastructure is aging, and managing deferred maintenance requires rigorous evaluation and strategic capital planning. This course introduces you to the core principles of civil project evaluation and asset management, equipping you with the skills to address multi-billion dollar infrastructure challenges. You will learn how to assess maintenance backlogs, estimate funding requirements, and apply decision-making frameworks to prioritize critical infrastructure repairs. What you'll learn: - Understand the foundational concepts of infrastructure asset management and deferred maintenance. - Analyze project evaluation methodologies, including lifecycle cost analysis and cost-benefit ratios. - Evaluate infrastructure backlogs and calculate the financial requirements for large-scale public works. - Apply risk-based prioritization frameworks to rank competing maintenance needs. - Integrate modern sustainability and resilience metrics into capital planning decisions. - Practice drafting structured project evaluation reports through written exercises. The course starts with essential terminology and the life cycle of civil assets before guiding you through financial modeling, risk assessment, and modern capital budgeting strategies. It is designed for beginners in civil engineering, urban planning, public administration, and project management, with no prior experience in asset evaluation required. Start reading today to master the fundamentals of infrastructure project evaluation.