S11 E04: Doing the Most With What You Have "Addressing Budget Shortfalls for Buried Infrastructure"

In this insightful episode of the DooDoo Diva's Smells Like Money Podcast, host Suzan Chin-Taylor delves into the pressing issue of aging underground infrastructure and how municipalities can creatively manage budget shortfalls. As part one of a two-part series, this episode features expert insights into the importance of preventive maintenance, asset management, and the role of trenchless technology in minimizing costs and disruptions. From the hidden challenges of maintaining water and sewer systems to innovative strategies like CCTV inspections and predictive modeling, this discussion is crucial for municipalities facing infrastructure challenges. The episode also highlights global examples of urban growth and infrastructure stress, emphasizing the need for cities to adopt less invasive methods to safeguard critical systems. Don't miss this deep dive into the world of infrastructure management and discover how cities can do more with limited resources. Whether you're involved in civil engineering, municipal planning, or infrastructure maintenance, this episode is packed with valuable information to help you navigate the challenges of managing aging infrastructure. Contact Information: Dr. Samuel Ariaratnam "Dr. Sam" Professor, Arizona State University (ASU) Sun State Chair of Construction Management and Engineering Samuel’s Profile: linkedin.com/in/samuel-ariaratnam-783332 Website: construction.asu.edu/faculty/ariaratnam (Personal) Email : [email protected] Subscribe and Follow: Don’t forget to subscribe to the Smells Like Money Podcast for more insights and innovations in the wastewater industry. Follow us on creativeraven.com/smells-like-money-podcast for updates and more episodes. I hope you find this episode as informative and as exciting as we have. Please let us know your thoughts about the episode! Connect with Suzan Chin-Taylor, host of The DooDoo Diva's Smells Like Money Podcast: Website: www.creativeraven.com | https://thetuitgroup.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/creativeraven/ Email: [email protected] Telephone: +1 760-217-8010 Listen and subscribe here to your favorite platform: Apple Podcast - Google Podcast - Cast Box - Overcast - Pocket Casts - YouTube - Spotify https://creativeraven.com/smells-like-money-podcast/ S ubscribe to the Podcast: https://creativeraven.com/smells-like-money-podcast/ Be a guest on our show: https://calendly.com/thetuitgroup/be-a-podcast-guest Check Out my NEW Digital Marketing E-Course & Coaching Program just for Wastewater Pros: https://store.thetuitgroup.com/diy-digital-marketing-playbook-for-wastewater-pros #TrenchlessTechnology #InfrastructureManagement #AssetManagement #UndergroundInfrastructure #MunicipalChallenges #PreventiveMaintenance #AgingInfrastructure #CivilEngineering #InfrastructureInnovation #SmartCities