The Utility Management Committee (UMC) was formed in the Virginia Water Environment Association. With numerous common interests between water and wastewater management professionals, the UMC became a joint committee in 2008 with the full support of committee members and leadership from both organizations, the Virginia Water Environment Association and the Virginia Section of the American Water Works Association. Committee members serve either one or both of the water and wastewater industries.
The committee’s purpose is to improve water and wastewater utility management in Virginia. We offer education for all association members on topics relevant to utility management through activities such as workshops and WaterJAM presentations. Attendance at these activities provides excellent opportunities for networking and collaboration.
We welcome input on current issues being addressed by utility managers, especially issues for which there is a need for special programs or workshops.
We encourage you to take a look at the Primer on Effective Utility Management created by an industry consortium of six national associations and the US EPA along with an advisory group comprising leadership from multiple utilities.
Future topics may vary, depending on the needs of the industry and the interest/expertise of UMC members. If you have a passion for utility management and can contribute time and expertise on topics that interest you, we encourage you to join the UMC. We also encourage participation by Young Professionals.
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Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Reviewing the 48-minute recording should prove helpful in your work as a design engineer, contractor, equipment supplier, or facility operation and maintenance staff. The presentation is comprehensive, covering many aspects, including starting your utility BIM journey and the far-reaching benefits for designers; contractors; facility trainers, operators, and maintenance staff; and future facility upgrades. We encourage you to listen also to the Q&A at the end, as this provides useful perspectives.
Collaborative Project Delivery
Collaborative project delivery is a technique used to improve the process for completing infrastructure efforts. The traditional project delivery method (Design-Bid-Build) has been used for many years here in Virginia and across the U.S. In recent years, project delivery methods such as Construction Management at Risk (CMAR), Design-Build (D-B), and Public-Private Partnerships (P3) have become more common and are the focus of this effort. The map and associated database provide information on completed water-related projects using collaborative project delivery in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The information has been gathered by the Virginia Utility Management Committee. This committee is a joint effort of both the Virginia Water Environment Association and the Virginia Section of the American Waterworks Association. To provide new projects or provide updated information, complete the form linked below. Only information provided by the Owner of the specific project will be considered.
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