Information Futureproofing
Overview
The amount of information created and used in infrastructure and construction sectors is huge and diverse by nature. Organizations need to understand specific requirements for efficient information management throughout infrastructure life cycles and their supply chains. This approach helps organisations understand their information retention requirements, identify and assess risks of information losses in long term and provide guidance on solutions to mitigate the risks of information loss.
Why futureproof information?
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| Hardware and technology failures leading to information loss | Information loss due to various file formats used | Old and unreliable information form unknown sources |
Information Futureproofing approach
Information futureproofing characteristics
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5 The information can be used for different purposes beyond its creation purpose 4 Once the information is created, it can be used multiple times 3 The information is searchable 2 The information is stored in a place and can be opened 1 The information is available, and stored somewhere |
Impact
- A series of workshops held with CSIC industrial partners.
- Information Future-proofing Assessment Approach along with case studies of bridges and structures portfolio [Hertfordshire Country Council] and a Cambridge University department building.
- Won IAM NextGen Best Presentation & Poster Award at Institute of Asset Management Annual Conference 2015.
Benefits
- A strategy enabler for information futureproofing
- Improved risk assessments
- Improved information management processes
CSIC Team
Gokcen Yilmaz
Project Partners
Arup
Atkins
BSI
Cementation Skanska
ch2m
Costain
Crossrail
Hertfordshire County Council
IBM
ICE
Institute for Manufacturing
Laing O'Rourke
London Underground
Network Rail
RedBite
Scottish Water
Transportation for London
The Institute of Asset Management
