From valve maintenance and inspections to hydrant repair and flushing (and much more), water utility field crews are responsible for a variety of critical and specialized work activities. Chances are, they also juggle several siloed...

The City of Escondido, California, has been on a growth trajectory, having tripled the typical rate of development in the past few years. And with new development comes an increased demand on water supply. That’s...

Integrating Microsoft Power BI with Cityworks can help utilities easily interpret key information about their assets. In the area of Long Island known for inspiring the setting in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s book The Great Gatsby,...

Looking to learn something new this month? Cityworks has got you covered! Check out this list of four free webinars or virtual events happening in June. June 18 Streamline Your Electric Operations with Effective Reactive...

Before Cityworks, the City of Augusta, Georgia, had a disjointed legacy work order management system. Now, the city is utilizing Cityworks and a Sewer Line-Rapid Assessment Tool (SL-RAT) to speed up their sewer line inspections,...

Water distribution organizations are tasked with more than just the reliable delivery of clean, safe water. They also need to manage and care for the infrastructure itself. Whether you’re rehabilitating, replacing, or simply fixing your...

Happy National Public Works Week! In honor of the workers who provide essential services in our communities, here are seven fascinating facts about public works. 1. The first electric street lamps were used in Paris...

So, you just purchased a new computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). Months of careful research, vendor interviews, product demonstrations, and internal meetings are behind you. Now comes the equally important task of implementation—but where do...

Water and wastewater utilities are responsible for the care of both horizontal and vertical assets. Many organizations find themselves using one type of computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to manage their mains, valves, hydrants, and...

The City of South Bend, Indiana, manages 700 miles of sanitary and storm sewers and 10,000 catch basins, inlets, and drains through its Department of Public Works Office of Sewers. For years, the department relied...