Menu

IoT FEATURE NEWS

Collier County to Go Live with Woolpert Asset Management Implementation

By

According to a recent announcement, Woolpert has been working with Collier County, Florida to support the implementation of Cityworks Asset Management Solution (AMS) for multiple county departments. It went live for its Park & Recreation Division in November and is scheduled to go live in the second quarter of 2019 for the Facilities Management Division.

This project builds on the county’s previous work with Woolpert, whose implementation with the Collier County Public Utilities Department (CCPUD) went live in 2016.

“Collier County’s vision was to deploy a standard asset and work management system across all county departments, starting with utilities,” said Dave Feuer, VP and Information Technology Management Consulting market director, Woolpert. “The reason they started with utilities is because those are often your most expensive assets. If you have sewer overflows or bad water pressure, you take a beating from your constituents. Also, assets closer to the water, like in Collier County, decay faster.”

The county contracted with Woolpert in 2014 for the planning, design, configuration and deployment of an enterprise-class Cityworks AMS to meet specific asset management program requirements for CCPUD. These requirements included four GIS-based tracks: asset management, inventory and work order management system; integration and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) data; customer management system; and critical infrastructure protection (CIP) generation at short- and long-term intervals.

Feuer said in the two years since that system went live, the county has proven the system’s value. As a result, it is implementing Cityworks AMS for other divisions, including Facilities and Parks & Recreation. The county also planned a more hands-on approach to this implementation. While Woolpert conducted the planning, design and configuration for the project, the county will complete the testing, training and go-live.

“It’s a testament to our phased implementation approach and the skillsets the county has that they’re able to complete this project in-house,” Feuer said. “They can use existing resources on their payroll, build domain expertise among their staff and finish at a pace that fits with their organization’s cadence. We can consult, as needed.”

Feuer is one of nearly two dozen Woolpert staff members internationally certified by The Institute of Asset Management (IAM). He lauded Collier County’s deliberate business objectives and risk-based approach to managing its infrastructure.

“More detailed analytics were configured into their system, so they could define and understand the condition their assets are in,” Feuer said. “They gave us very clear direction on the output they wanted from the system, and they’re reaping the benefits. It’s a win-win.”


The IoT Evolution Expo, and collocated events, IoT Evolution Health, LPWAN Expo, The Smart City Event, and IIoT Conference, will take place Jan. 29 to Feb 1 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Visit IoTEvolutionExpo.com to register now.

Edited by Ken Briodagh
Get stories like this delivered straight to your inbox. [Free eNews Subscription]

Editorial Director

SHARE THIS ARTICLE
Related Articles

Texas Passes Unique AI Laws

By: Carl Ford    7/3/2025

What is the new Texas AI law all about and what does it mean for businesses and government entities?

Read More

I've Asked the Security Experts, But It's Time You Have Your Say

By: Carl Ford    6/27/2025

Security experts are quick to say they know what's happening, but here's your opportunity to weigh in on the state of cybersecurity in IoT.

Read More

Mary Meeker Returns with AI and Breezes Past AIoT

By: Carl Ford    6/26/2025

We are entering an era where intelligence is not just embedded in digital applications, but also in vehicles, machines, and defense systems

Read More

Nothreat Fights AI Fire with AI in Firewalls

By: Carl Ford    6/26/2025

According to Nothreat, the only way to fight AI cyber threats in IoT with AI is to go beyond detection and into active containment, deception, and aut…

Read More

How Kapitus is Reshaping SMB Funding

By: Carl Ford    6/16/2025

Kapitus is a financial institution that provides various financing solutions to SMBs, operating as both a direct lender and a financing marketplace.

Read More