Public works professionals will soon be able to access IPWEA’s International Infrastructure Management Manual (IIMM) anytime, anywhere, on any device.

Due to strong demand, on 1 February IPWEA will release the IIMM as an e-book, using the Adobe ID software platform and available through the IPWEA online bookshop.

This will mean the IIMM – affectionately known in the industry as the ‘Infrastructure Bible’ – is more accessible and convenient than ever before. Public works professionals can download it, and using the Adobe app, sync it to their tablet and smartphone to access while on the go. And, international customers can access the wealth of knowledge contained within the IIMM without footing the bill for international shipping.

To download the e-book on 1 February, visit the IPWEA bookshop. 

Before you purchase the IIMM e-book, there are a few things you need to know:

Q: Do I need to download software to access my e-book?
A: Yes, you need to create a free Adobe ID account, which you can create here.

Q: Can I save the IIMM e-book to my organisation’s server?
A: No. The e-book licence is for one user only.

Q: Can I return an e-book?
A: No. E-books cannot be returned once they have been downloaded by a customer onto their PC or other device.

Q: Can I share my e-book with other users within my organisation?
A: No, you can’t forward your copy of the e-book. However, the e-book will automatically sync with up to five devices using your unique Adobe ID details. This allows you to sync to tablets, smart phones, laptops and PCs.

Q: Can I print off copies from an e-book that I have downloaded?
A: No, you cannot print a copy of the e-book.

Q: Can e-books in PDF format be read by a normal PDF reader?
A: The e-books supplied in PDF cannot be read by a normal PDF viewer. They are under digital rights management and require Adobe Digital Editions or a compatible mobile device (or its accompanying library software) to view them.

Q: Can I download an e-book to my Kindle?
A: No, you will not be able to read our e-books on your Kindle. Kindle users are only able to view e-books sold on Amazon.com which has limitations for IPWEA as publishers.

Q: What happens if I am unable to download my e-book?
A: Please ensure you have the current version of Adobe Digital Editions installed. Please email IPWEA customer services with the order details and any error messages generated, also at what stage of the download the message is appearing. Your query will then be passed on to our technical team and a response advised in due course. Email IPWEA Customer Service at admin@ipwea.org.