Making the Invisible Visible: A Practical Approach to Total Asset Management for Water Utilities
A framework for using proven methods and digital tools to assess asset risk, prioritize investments, and extend asset life
Sponsored by Oldcastle Infrastructure | Presented by Jeffrey Johnson, Ph.D., PE
Live Webinar Airing on November 19, 2025 at 02:00 PM ET
Water utilities are facing increasing pressure to do more with less, including stretching budgets, meeting regulatory requirements, and improving system reliability. Traditional approaches to asset management often overlook hidden risks in underground infrastructure. This webinar introduces a practical framework for “making the invisible visible,” combining proven methodologies with emerging digital tools to help utilities understand asset risk, prioritize investments, and extend system life. Through case studies and real-world examples, attendees will learn how to shift from reactive maintenance to a proactive, data-driven strategy that delivers measurable financial, operational, and community benefits - without requiring disruptive or costly system overhauls.
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Jeffrey Johnson operates at the intersection of expertise, innovation and technology to advance sustainability efforts that will revolutionize the water industry while protecting the future of generations to come. Tapping in-depth knowledge of domestic and global water issues honed through business and academic experience, Jeffrey leads groundbreaking work related to stormwater, wastewater, potable water, agricultural water, and coastal environments. His work harnesses artificial intelligence to provide data and practical insights to a world watching its most precious resource—water—slip through the cracks. With two trillion gallons of drinking water lost in the U.S. annually—leading to a $7.5 billion revenue loss—Jeffrey is committed to transformative change to create a future where water resources are managed with the utmost efficiency and sustainability. |
Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH Company, is the leading provider of infrastructure solutions to several North American market sectors, including Water, Communications, Energy, and Transportation. For more information, visit www.oldcastleinfrastructure.com. CivilSense™️ is the only AI-driven asset management support service that combines predictive risk analysis, real-time leak detection with validation, and expert consulting to deliver unmatched accuracy and actionable insights for municipalities and engineering firms seeking to lead in water infrastructure management.
Originally published in Engineering News-Record
Originally published in September 2025
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Explain the key principles of total asset management and how these apply to water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure.
- Identify common challenges utilities face in managing underground assets and strategies to overcome them.
- Evaluate the role of digital tools, sensors, and AI in reducing risk and prioritizing infrastructure investments.
- Apply a practical framework for transitioning from reactive to proactive asset management that improves financial performance and service reliability.
