Optimising Asset Management for Samuel De Champlain Bridge with AMX

As a busy and critical hub of connectivity in the city of Montreal in Quebec, Canada, the Samuel De Champlain Bridge OMR Team had to utilise its industry expertise to select the right software to support its operations effectively. Given the complex nature of managing the vast and varied number of assets in their care, the team needed to ensure that the selected system would be user-friendly, configurable, and capable of performing the job effectively to support their teams on the ground, who carry out inspections. The Samuel De Champlain Bridge is one of the busiest infrastructure projects, linking large areas of Montreal and providing a key commuting route for road users in the city. The team at Samuel De Champlain Bridge OMR faced the task of implementing an effective and configurable Asset Information Management System (AIMS) to steer the inspection, maintenance, and rehabilitation of the expansive structure. 

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This quest began with a recommendation from seasoned technical consultant Eric De Fleuriot, who had experience and success working with AMX for other similar industry-related projects in Dubai. While promising, the initial AIMS system used by the project lacked the configurability and usability required to support the Samuel De Champlain Bridge's operations, given the project's extensive nature and scope. The need for a more flexible and user-friendly solution led them to explore alternatives that exceeded minimal project requirements and enhanced the experience for on-site teams.

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Challenges

One of the key challenges was the need to support various inspection requirements and ratings for the different assets being managed within a single project. The selected asset management system needed to be highly configurable, which was one of the main reasons the Samuel De Champlain Bridge OMR Team chose AMX: the ability to tailor the system to meet one of their key goals. Not only did AMX meet the configurable need, but the feedback and support from the AMX staff also provided them with the confidence to continue developing the collaboration between the two parties. One of the significant benefits of working with AMX, cited by the team at Samuel De Champlain Bridge OMR, was the extensive knowledge and understanding of bridge engineering brought by the AMX team. Previous service providers did not fully comprehend the requirements, which created challenges when designing a solution to meet the users' needs.

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Implementation & Use

The implementation of AMX focused initially on system setup and infrastructure development. Working closely, the teams at the Samuel De Champlain Bridge OMR and AMX leveraged the system's flexibility to effectively break down complex assets into manageable components, accommodating different inspection frequencies and varied rating systems for structures and highways.

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Conclusion

​Working collaboratively, the teams at Samuel De Champlain Bridge OMR and AMX Solutions were able to leverage the capabilities within AMX to manage the varying requirements of the different assets, including linking them as needed to support reporting. The ability to inspect and rate assets according to appropriate standards and requirements was now a streamlined process. Considering the financial implications of asset management, the Samuel De Champlain Bridge OMR Team sees potential in integrating AMX with other systems, exploring possibilities such as API integration or collaboration with the maintenance crews' day-to-day tools. The focus remains on optimising asset prioritisation and enhancing overall management efficiency.

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"The transition from traditional pen-and-paper methods to AMX was seamless, with positive feedback from ground inspectors highlighting the system's user-friendly nature. Inspections, data input, and subsequent uploads were efficiently managed through AMX mobile and web versions, catering to diverse preferences within the inspection teams."

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"The specificity of the project agreement, coupled with the unique requirements of Champlain Bridge, necessitated a highly configurable asset management system. AMX emerged as the preferred choice due to its exceptional customisability, extensive industry experience within the AMX team, and ongoing support and feedback mechanisms."

 

​Harry Ching,

Asset Management Engineer,

Ingénieur Gestion D’Actifs

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