Kuwait Infrastructure Maintenance Management System (KIMMS)Abdul-Aziz Al-Kulaib, Chief
Engineer, Maintenance Administration, Ministry of
Public Works, Kuwait.
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To meet the challenges of the 21st century, the Kuwait Ministry of Public Works has launched a large-scale computerized, in-house Kuwait Infrastructure Maintenance System (KIMMS) to assist in the maintenance of the public works infrastructure on a nationwide integrated basis. The system will provide access to accurate, up-to-date information on each infrastructure component allowing management to quickly assess performance, identify maintenance and rehabilitation requirements and develop short and long term budgets. The system is initially being implemented for roadways, bridges, sanitary and storm sewers and street right-of-way features. The system will help ensure the effective and efficient management of infrastructure maintenance.
Abdul-Aziz Al-Kulaib - Profile :
Eng. Al-Kulaib obtained B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from
university of Washington in 1981, then M.Sc. in Civil
Engineering from university of Arizona in 1984.
In 1985, He joined the Ministry of Public Works, State of
Kuwait as Applied research Engineer, and becomes Head of
Road Research center, Department of Research &
laboratories in 1988.
In 1991, He was appointed as Director of the Department of
Road Laboratories & Research
Eng. Al-Kulaib is currently working, since January 1993, as
Chief Engineer, Maintenance Administration, Mimstry of
Public Works, State of Kuwait.
He participated in many international conferences and local
commiffees in the field of Highway Engineering.
Robert Baumgardner - Profile :
Robert E. Baumgardner obtained a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Washington in 1968, a M.S. in Engineering from Stanford University in 1969, and a M.S. in Business Administration/Urban Affairs from Carnegie Mellon University in 1973.
He has worked with local, state and federal governments around the world to develop computer based information systems to support engineering and public works operations.
Currently, he is the Project Engineer for the KIMMS Project in Kuwait which is a nstionwide project to develop and install integrated infrastructure management systems for the Ministry of Public Works.
He has made numerous presentations at professional conferences on public works management and on the use of geographic information systems.
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