Conservation management
Strategic maintenance management for road transport infrastructure with dynamic system calibration
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Introduction
Well-maintained urban infrastructure plays a crucial role in the quality of life in a city. However, the numerous roadworks and traffic restrictions place a strain on residents and often lead to traffic disruption. The Maintenance Management project aims to reduce the need for large-scale, protracted construction works and to improve mobility through forward-planning and continuous condition monitoring.
The aim
The project aims to significantly reduce the number of particularly disruptive and environmentally harmful major construction sites by identifying the condition of roads at an early stage and implementing targeted maintenance measures. This should reduce CO₂ emissions and traffic disruption, whilst enabling the sustainable maintenance of the road infrastructure. A computer-aided system will provide the necessary basis for decision-making and ensure transparency.
Smart Mobility
Focus
in progress
Project status
2023–2026
Duration
The whole city
Place of use
2.4 million euros
Project budget
Maintenance Management
Key Information
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How does conservation management benefit the environment?
Maintenance management ensures a more sustainable infrastructure and reduces resource consumption through targeted maintenance.
How does maintenance management improve day-to-day life?
Thanks to preventive maintenance measures, the roads in Dresden remain in good condition, making everyday life safer and more pleasant.
What new opportunities are there?
Citizens benefit from modern maintenance solutions that are implemented more quickly and efficiently and ensure a reliable infrastructure.
How can I take part?
Residents can use feedback platforms to provide input on necessary maintenance work and are kept fully informed about planned construction projects.
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AdobeStock l Kirill GorlovConservation management and environmental protection
Targeted maintenance management ensures that materials and energy are used efficiently. This means less waste of resources and a lower environmental impact. This approach promotes sustainable infrastructure that protects the environment in the long term and enables greener urban development.
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A reliable infrastructure means greater safety and convenience in everyday life. Roads, pavements and public facilities are regularly inspected and maintained. This helps to minimise lengthy roadworks and traffic restrictions, ensuring the city remains functional and safe – whether you’re travelling on foot, by bike or by car.
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Erik Gross (DML-BY)Opportunities to get involved
The city offers residents digital platforms and participation schemes through which they can submit concerns or suggestions for improvement directly. This enables everyone to play an active part in improving the infrastructure and to get involved in the planning process.
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A visual representation of road conditions helps residents better understand why certain maintenance measures become necessary over time. This makes it easier for them to understand the measures, and ensures that those affected are always kept up to date.
Conservation Management
Benefits for the Economy
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Why is the project important for the economy?
Maintenance management ensures the quality of the infrastructure, which is essential for supply chains and business processes.
What new opportunities are emerging for the economy?
The digitalisation of maintenance creates new business opportunities and optimises resource planning for more effective infrastructure management.
How can the business community be involved?
Businesses can play an active role in the planning and implementation, for example through partnerships or by providing feedback on infrastructure projects.
How does the economy benefit from conservation management?
With fewer maintenance-related outages and shorter construction periods, business operations remain stable and predictable.
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unsplash l TobiasReliable infrastructure
Businesses rely on a well-functioning infrastructure. Asset management ensures consistent quality through preventive maintenance and prompt repairs. This ensures that supply chains and transport routes run smoothly, thereby increasing the efficiency of the entire business operation.
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The digital transformation of maintenance management offers the opportunity to invest in innovative technologies or to contribute to the development of open-source software. From data-driven solutions to smart maintenance systems – digitalisation opens up exciting possibilities.
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unsplash l TobiasParticipation across all sectors
Business stakeholders can play an active role and have the opportunity, through various channels, to provide feedback or get involved in partnerships. This strengthens cooperation between the city and the business community and helps to develop the infrastructure in line with the needs of the business world.
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AdobeStock l Bipul KumaEfficient processes
Thanks to targeted maintenance strategies, infrastructure failures can be prevented or quickly rectified. Companies benefit from this predictability and can thus optimise their own business processes. Furthermore, this reduces the costs that might arise from unforeseen construction work.
Our Smart
City team
Peter Lebelt
Dresden, State Capital
Department of Roads and Civil Engineering
- Telephone
- 0351-4884349
- plebelt@dresden.de