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Welcome to The Asset Angle
Welcome to The Asset Angle, a blog dedicated to helping municipalities and organizations navigate the world of Asset Management (AM). Our mission is to provide practical, approachable, and informative content that empowers municipalities to make data-driven decisions, reduce risks, and build resilient infrastructure.
The blog focuses on the unique needs of small and medium municipalities, exploring essential topics like Life Cycle Management, Levels of Service, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning. You’ll also find real-world stories and lessons learned from municipalities across Canada, offering insights that you can apply directly to your own organization.
We publish new posts every two weeks, and all previous content is available in our repository for reference anytime.
Have a topic idea or question? We’d love to hear from you. This blog is not just about sharing insights—it’s about sparking conversations and building a community of AM professionals and municipal leaders.
Contact us with your suggestions or questions via phone at 204-384-7754, email at chad@buhlinam.ca, or connect with me on LinkedIn.
Let’s work together to build a better future, today.
Simplifying Complex Projects
A Guide to Prioritizing Municipal Infrastructure Investments Every year, municipalities face a familiar challenge: a long list of projects, not nearly enough funding, and the pressure to decide what gets done now—and what gets deferred again. Paved roads, aging lift...
Making the Case for Sustainable Infrastructure
As municipalities navigate increasing demands, aging infrastructure, and limited budgets, there is a growing need to rethink how we approach infrastructure planning. The question is no longer just "Can we afford to build it?"—but also "Can we afford to maintain it?"...
Stakeholder Engagement: How to Gather Meaningful Input
Stakeholder Engagement: How to Gather Meaningful Input Stakeholder engagement is a term that gets thrown around a lot in Asset Management, but what does it actually mean? More importantly, how can municipalities ensure they’re gathering input that leads to better...
Managing Municipal Infrastructure Risk
Practical Steps for Municipal AM Programs When it comes to municipal operations, one of the most significant responsibilities is ensuring that critical services are delivered reliably, safely, and efficiently. But how do municipalities prepare for the unexpected? How...
Simplifying Asset Registers
A Beginner’s Guide for Small Municipalities Asset Management can feel overwhelming, especially for small municipalities with limited resources. But at the heart of every effective Asset Management program is one simple, powerful tool: the Asset Register. Think of it...
The Role of Levels of Service in Municipal Decision-Making
The Role of Levels of Service in Municipal Decision-Making In municipal operations, delivering essential services efficiently and sustainably is the foundation of building resilient communities. But how do municipalities measure how well they are performing? How do...
Why Life Cycle Management is the Backbone of Resilient Municipalities
Why Life Cycle Management is the Backbone of Resilient Municipalities In the world of municipal infrastructure, balancing budgets, delivering reliable services, and managing risks is a daily challenge. That’s where Life Cycle Management (LCM) comes in. It’s a strategy...
Welcome to The Asset Angle Your Guide to Smarter Municipal Management
Welcome to The Asset Angle: Your Guide to Smarter Municipal Management Welcome to The Asset Angle, a blog dedicated to helping municipalities and organizations navigate the world of Asset Management (AM). Whether you’re new to AM or looking to refine your current...