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As the physical and digital worlds continue to converge, there are powerful new ways to manage, operate and optimise buildings and assets throughout their lifespan. Arup is helping clients to bring transformative asset insights and intelligence into their operations and maintenance.

Organisations’ leaders expect greater insight into the performance of the assets they invest in, for commercial, operational and reputational reasons. Digital asset management brings together data and insights in a manageable and cost-effective way. 

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Optimise performance of existing assets 

Our digital asset management approach is to find ways to connect data sources, enable analysis and detect patterns – to keep our clients ahead of events.

Optimise performance of existing assets 

In every industry, getting the best value out of existing assets is a critical goal.

Rijkswaterstaat bridge

The Dutch roads authority Rijkswaterstaat launched a long term bridge maintenance programme. As part of our renovations we have developed a real-time sensor system to monitor the performance of bridge components in real time and enable the client to better calculate remaining service life. By analysing large data sets from measurements on the bridge and the traffic that crosses the bridge, Rijkswaterstaat can now schedule maintenance and use available resources more efficiently.

In every industry, getting the best value out of existing assets is a critical goal. Whether you’re operating energy infrastructure, transport systems or buildings portfolios, ensuring high performance, optimal maintenance and the longest possible asset life are always key priorities. Whatever the project, our digital asset management approach is to find ways to connect data sources, enable analysis and detect patterns – to keep our clients ahead of events.

So much can now be learned about an asset’s performance, enabling predictions about lifespan, maintenance needs and improvements to operation. The combination of inexpensive sensors and robust, always-on connectivity over 5G means it is now possible to extract information direct from even the most complex asset. In combination with the power of cloud-based computing, analytics and BI platforms, it is possible produce a new level of control and peace-of-mind.

Our process

Asset performance optimization begins with a strategic plan for collecting and maintaining data. We work with our clients to define policies and processes that reinforce the quality and richness of asset data at minimal cost.  

With a strong data foundation established, we support our clients in the deployment of next-generation asset management tools, such as digital twins.

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Virtual inspection

We have pioneered the use of remote digital technologies to speed up the inspection process and reduce the need for onsite inspections.

Virtual inspection

For some industries, including critical energy and transport infrastructure, asset inspection is made challenging by the location, the need to work at heights or depths increases personal health and safety risks, as well as costs.

Arup Inspect is a digital solution that brings the utility, efficiency and accuracy of digital data capture and reporting to asset management.

We have pioneered the use of remote digital technologies to speed up the inspection process and reduce the need for onsite inspections. 

Arup Inspect is our drone-based façade inspection system. It maps a building’s exterior and helps clients to plan repairs and maintenance in the most challenging locations. This approach reduces time spent on manual inspections by 70%, as well as significantly reducing risks.

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Testing and simulation

We help clients to carry out asset performance testing, or reveal when maintenance is likely be needed – wherever it is located.

Testing and simulation

Our simulation approach combines mathematical data modelling and deep engineering knowledge to draw conclusions about the current and future state of an asset.

Digital twins

We work with clients to develop digital twins that provide greater levels of insight into their assets’ performance.

Digital twins

We work with clients to develop digital twins that provide greater levels of insight into their assets’ performance.

Digital twins unify an organisation’s data in powerful ways, to produce a virtual representation of a real-world asset – a bridge, a rail network, even an entire city. They create a virtuous circle between physical assets and virtual model, with insights driving improvements in the asset’s performance. We are developing digital twins for businesses in many sectors, bringing new insights to every element of a business, building or asset’s performance.

Our Neuron intelligent building platform offers portfolio-wide management and control of assets’ performance, helping clients to optimise costs and predict maintenance requirements across complex estates.

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