Asset Management
- Publication no: AGDE-24
- ISBN: 978-1-922994-52-3
- Published: 10 December 2024
- Edition: 1.0
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The Guide to Digital Engineering is designed to assist transport agencies in Australia and New Zealand to deliver and operate their assets more effectively by obtaining better value and consistency in the application of digital engineering.
The guide communicates the need for a strategic approach to digital engineering, careful consideration and planning, and clear engagement and support for its implementation. The guide identifies the importance of establishing a clear business case, governance, a roadmap for phased implementation, metrics and case studies to benchmark outcomes. A learning framework is recommended for continuous improvement and to manage both risk and value when implementing digital engineering.
The guide was developed following extensive engagement with industry and transport agency stakeholders and addresses the needs identified in the broad engagement.
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- 1. Introduction
- 1.1 Overview
- 1.2 Chapter summary
- 1.3 Purpose of the guide
- 1.4 About this guide
- 1.5 How to use the guide
- 1.6 Fundamentals of Digital Engineering
- 1.7 Closing summary
- 2. The Need for Digital Engineering
- 2.1 Chapter summary
- 2.2 The need for change to meet Australia and New Zealand’s future infrastructure needs
- 2.3 Macro challenges for Australia and New Zealand
- 2.4 Governments and agencies response to DE
- 2.5 Approach to understanding the
- current challenges
- 2.6 Summary of agency DE challenges
- and key recommendations
- 2.7 Key recommendations
- 2.8 Closing summary
- 3. Developing a Strategy for Digital Engineering
- 3.1 Chapter summary
- 3.2 Why is a program and strategy required?
- 3.3 Developing a DE strategy and roadmap
- 3.4 Developing a business case for DE
- 3.5 Mobilising your DE program
- 3.6 Key recommendations
- 3.7 Closing summary
- 4. Implementation of Digital Engineering within an Agency
- 4.1 Chapter summary
- 4.2 Implementing DE across the asset lifecycle
- 4.3 Managing DE capability and outcomes
- 4.4 Developing and managing information
- requirements
- 4.5 Procurement of DE deliverables
- and outcomes
- 4.6 Aligning capabilities, systems and ways of working for DE
- 4.7 Leveraging enabling tools and technologies for DE
- 4.8 Key recommendations
- 4.9 Closing summary
- 5. Learning & Development Digital Engineering Framework
- 5.1 Chapter summary
- 5.2 Why is an L&D framework for DE required?
- 5.3 What is a L&D framework for DE and
- what are its benefits?
- 5.4 Key recommendations
- 5.5 Closing summary
- 6. Case Studies
- 6.1 Chapter summary
- 6.2 DE focus areas
- 6.3 Case studies
- 6.4 Key recommendations
- 6.5 Closing summary
- 7. Glossary of Terms and References
- Glossary
- Abbreviations
- References
- Appendix A: Summary of Recommendations
- Chapter 1: Introduction
- Chapter 2: The need for DE
- Chapter 3: Strategy and planning
- Chapter 4: Implementation
- Chapter 5: Learning and development
- Appendix B: Enabling Technology Utilisation Matrix and Use Cases
- Asset lifecycle technology utilisation matrix
- Technology as an enabler use cases
- Appendix C: Case Study Benefits Capture Guidance
- The value of case studies and benefits capture
- Identifying the problem
- Capturing the benefits
- Data collection details for project teams
- Communicating the value