Public works and utilities leaders are the ones who defend a capital budget to a council or a board, and the quality of that defense rests on the data underneath it. Continue Reading Sewer Capital Planning: From Inspection Data to Risk Modeling
New connection between ITpipes and Novotx Elements XS gives wastewater and stormwater agencies a direct path from field condition data to maintenance, rehabilitation, and long-term capital planning. Continue Reading ITpipes and Novotx Launch Integration Connecting Pipe Inspection Data to Enterprise Asset and Capital Planning
ITpipes’ SmartVision technology combines FieldVision for capturing high-quality CCTV inspections in the field and CoreVision for managing, reviewing, and reporting inspection results, providing sewer and stormwater utilities with clean, organized, accurate and reliable inspection data. Info360 Asset uses that inspection data to support condition scoring, risk evaluation, deterioration modeling, and rehabilitation planning.
When these systems are connected, inspection findings directly inform how assets are prioritized and funded. Each capital recommendation can be traced back to specific inspection evidence and risk drivers. This reduces reliance on assumptions and helps ensure that capital plans reflect the actual state of the system. Continue Reading From CCTV Inspections to Confident Capital Plans: Introducing the AutoDesk Info360 Asset + ITpipes SmartVision Integration
Sinkholes rarely appear without warning. They often begin as small voids underground, caused by soil erosion, leaking pipes, or deteriorating infrastructure. Over time, these hidden weaknesses grow until the surface finally gives way.
For sewer and water departments, early detection is critical. Routine inspections and the right monitoring technologies help municipalities identify risks before collapse, saving both money and public safety. In this blog, we’ll look at essential inspection tools that can detect early warning signs of sinkholes and prevent costly infrastructure failures. Continue Reading Inspection Tools Every Municipality Should Use to Detect Sinkholes Early
Inspection programs are no longer just about collecting video footage. Today, they are a critical source of data that drives capital planning, regulatory reporting, and long-term asset management. That makes inspection software more than a supporting tool. It becomes the foundation of how infrastructure data is stored, shared, and acted on.
Choosing independent inspection software helps ensure that foundation remains flexible and resilient as technology, regulations, and operational needs continue to evolve. Continue Reading How Independent Inspection Software Future-Proofs Your Data Strategy
When choosing inspection software, it’s easy to assume the best option is the one that comes “built in” with your camera purchase. After all, if the same company makes both, everything should work perfectly together, right? In reality, this approach can create what’s known as hardware lock-in a situation where your inspection program becomes dependent on one vendor’s ecosystem, making it harder to adapt, scale, or modernize down the road. Continue Reading Don’t Get Locked In: How Hardware-Dependent Software Limits Your Inspection Flexibility
When it’s time to buy new inspection cameras for your pipeline assessment, the idea of software “included” with hardware can seem like a welcome bonus. After all, why add another vendor or contract if you can get hardware and software at once? But as many cities and utilities find out, that seemingly simple bundle may carry implications you want to understand upfront. Continue Reading The Hidden Costs of Accepting “Included” Software When Purchasing Camera Hardware
Having a clear infrastructure need is only part of the battle. Whether you're looking to modernize inspections, reduce emergency...