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The City of Regina faced the challenge of balancing sustainability, service quality and financial reality in a high-stakes electric bus decision. Learn how they used lifecycle analysis to navigate the trade-offs without sacrificing any of the three. Watch the webinar.  “At the heart of the discussion is a deceptively simple idea: all infrastructure decisions are trade-offs between service, risk, and cost.” This core insight from a recent NAMS Canada webinar underscores the strategic challenge facing municipalities and First Nations communities across Canada: how do we deliver critical services sustainably, affordably, and with an acceptable level ...

For many municipalities, asset management is still seen as the responsibility of a single department—usually engineering or finance. But in Tillsonburg , Ontario, Director of Finance and Treasurer Renato Pullia is leading a different approach: train everyone, integrate the systems, and embed asset management into the culture of the organization.   The shift started when Pullia and six colleagues completed the Professional Certificate in Asset Management Planning through NAMS Canada. What they brought back wasn’t just knowledge—it was a framework they could use to transform how the town plans, budgets, and maintains its infrastructure. ...

By Nicole Allen, Executive Director of NAMS Canada A mid the fast-paced demands of municipal operations, long-term infrastructure planning often takes a back seat. Yet, effective asset management is not just about maintaining infrastructure but ensuring sustainable service delivery that meets community needs today and in the future. At NAMS Canada, we recognize that time and resources are significant constraints for many municipalities, First Nations, Indigenous communities, municipal associations and communities of practice. Our custom training programs are designed with this reality in mind. A Tailored Approach to Asset Management  NAMS Canada's ...

In a world of tightening budgets, aging infrastructure, and rising customer expectations, asset management has become essential. It’s not just about keeping things running—it’s about making smarter decisions that ensure long-term value. Asset management is the coordinated activity of an organization to realize value from its assets . This includes everything from roads and bridges to IT systems and buildings. By understanding the condition, performance, and risk associated with each asset, organizations can prioritize maintenance, plan for renewals, and reduce unexpected failures. A structured asset management approach improves reliability, safety, and ...