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BridgeStation is the asset management tool for bridges and highway structures.
Developed by the London Bridges Engineering
Group (LoBEG) BridgeStation allows you to manage your structures inventory,
record inspections and assessment results as well as store all your relevant documents
and photographs in one place.
Use BridgeStation to calculate asset values, automatically generate condition values,
configure 60-year life cycle plans and prioritise your maintenance.
The system is web-based and can therefore be accessed from site or from the office
- wherever you have an internet connection you can access BridgeStation.
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Features
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Bridges and Structures Inventory Management
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Centrally collate detailed information on your bridges and structures inventory.
Search for a structure and display summary information, including overview photography
and location.
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Structure Details at Element Level
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The system allows for structures to be recorded either with a minimum level of information,
or with full details of each physical element. The element hierarchy is displayed
in a Windows Explorer style, instantly familiar to most users. Each element comprises
data fields specific to that type, arranged in tabs to allow easy navigation.
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Detailed Inspection Results
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The system has the ability to record the condition of each component within the
structure, together with details of individual defects discovered. Component conditions
are aggregated and weighted by component importance to produce a Bridge Condition
Score and Index in line with guidelines issued by the UK County Surveyors Society.
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Maintenance Prioritisation
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Defects discovered during the course of inspections are added to an outstanding
list which is prioritised across the entire bridge stock. A forecast cost breakdown
is recorded against each maintenance item which is then used to calculate estimates
for works orders. Works orders are created by dragging items from a list of outstanding
work.
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Document Management
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BridgeStation can store photographs, drawings and other electronic documents against
each structure, component, inspection or individual defect. Thumbnails of photographs
are displayed against these items to provide easy navigation.
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Easy to use Budgeting System
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BridgeStation uniquely offers a “tried & tested” algorithm to prioritise planned
works. It is used to control spending profiles and manage funding allocation.
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Proven Track Record
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Currently used by all 33 London Boroughs and seven counties, to manage over 18,000
highway structures, and now available nationwide.
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User Friendly
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No technical knowledge is required from the user, and each package sold comes with
comprehensive help files and introductory training. The system is easy to use and
navigate.
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Accessible – wherever you are!
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BridgeStation is a web-based application, and so can be accessed from site, the
office, or from your home office – wherever you have internet access you can use
BridgeStation.
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Asset Valuation
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Asset valuation is the calculation of the current monetary value of an asset. BridgeStation
includes an Asset Valuation module.
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Bridge Condition Index
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The BCI tab in BridgeStation shows the resulting Bridge Condition Index and Score
from any CSS inspections entered into the system as well as the latest condition
information from corrected defects.
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Inspection Scheduling
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Different inspection regimes can be managed over a 12-year time-frame via BridgeStation.
Forecast costs can be entered for different inspection types or structure types
which can then be aggregated to forecast total costs for an inspection regime.
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Life Cycle Planning
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The Life Cycle Planner module allows users to create 60-year deterioration models
for structures based upon inspected elements in BridgeStation.
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GIS Integration
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View structure locations, restrictions, structure ownership and colour-coded BCI
results in BridgeStation's mapping module.
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Mobile Device Based Inspection Applications
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Mobile device specific add-on modules allow inspections to be carried out and data
inputted on the spot using a small portable device, saving considerable time and
hassle.
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Integration with Microsoft Applications
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Export data and reports to Microsoft Excel or set up inspection and reporting reminders
in Outlook.
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Full Hosting Service
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Users have full access to BridgeStation without having to host the database and
documents themselves. All bridges and structures information is hosted by FSW IT
Solutions Limited on a secure server. The service includes a comprehensive backup
system to secure the data from any possible hardware failure.
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Multi-user environment with various levels of access
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Enhanced user management capability allows designated system administrators to assign
various levels of access and authority. This means that appropriate access can be
extended to staff, consultants and other users without compromising security.
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BridgeStation Support
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All BridgeStation users have access to the support site at www.bridgestation.co.uk/support.
This offers technical documentation and help files. Users also have access to forums
to discuss issues with other users and make suggestions for future development work.
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