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Deighton University for dTIMS eLearning

A lot has changed in the last year and a half. Nowhere is that more apparent than the way we learn. Consider the way our kids attend school now and the way we onboard new employees. While online learning has been around for years, it is now becoming mainstream and is widely accepted by most.

At Deighton, we started on our eLearning Journey just before the onset of the COVID pandemic. At DUC 2020, we launched the Deighton University with two offerings, dTIMS BA Concepts, and dTIMS BA Practical.

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While developing our eLearning content and investigating other eLearning success stories, we took the time to refine our eLearning methodology. We are now developing smaller dTIMS Mini-Courses based on three specific learning streams, as outlined below.

The dTIMS Mini-Course

A Mini-Course is a small, bite sized learning opportunity of roughly 20 to 30 minutes in length. Each mini course will contain corresponding content, a use case, and a quiz. Additionally, each mini course will contain 70 to 80% instructor face time (time where the instructor is on-screen).

Each mini-course we develop will fall into one of three streams: Concepts, User, and Builder. Completing all of the mini-courses in one specific stream entitles you to a dTIMS BA Certificate.

New This Month

Each month you will see at least one mini-course launched. We are excited to release Decision Support Systems - Part I today! This mini-course was co-developed with our eLearning partners IDS Limited.

In this mini-course, you will explore the Decision Support System and the following points:

  • Why we need tools to help us predict the future

  • What a Decision Support System looks like

  • Key components of a Decision Support System and how they interact

  • Requirements, inputs, and assumptions that will give you the context needed to continue on your modeling journey

Coming Next Month

Watch for Loading and Archiving Data in August! In this mini-course you will explore the basics of importing data into your dTIMS Database. Upon completion you will able to import data and archive historical data.

5 Tips to Enhance your DUC 2021 Experience

5 Tips to Enhance your DUC 2021 Experience

DUC 2021 is the perfect opportunity to connect with asset management professionals from all over the world, explore up-and-coming trends in the industry, and receive hands-on dTIMS training. Once again, the conference will be a completely virtual experience. Although different, virtual conferences can be just as beneficial as in-person ones; so, we compiled a list of 5 tips to help ensure your DUC 2021 experience is successful!

What is DUC?

DUC is a three-day virtual event of networking and training. It represents the flagship of the dTIMS community. It focuses on asset management best practices.

This is the Deighton User Conference (DUC).

A session on the virtual main stage at DUC 2020.

A session on the virtual main stage at DUC 2020.

For 33 years, Deighton has hosted this annual event to connect like-minded individuals and open discussions of opportunities, development, and best practices in asset management from all over the world.

With the objective of uniting the dTIMS community, DUC offers a variety of benefits to individuals attending, no matter their skill level.

  • Training – Enjoy dTIMS specific training dedicated to enhancing your dTIMS knowledge, no matter your current level of expertise.
  • Keynote Presentations - Hear from international industry experts on asset management best practices, innovation, and opportunities during engaging keynote sessions.
  • Case Studies - Learn how other agencies are using dTIMS and discover alternative ways of approaching your own projects.
  • Networking – Collaborate with fellow asset management professionals during session breaks, virtual networking sessions, or after-hours social events.
  • International Perspective - Exchange ideas and build one-on-one relationships with asset management professionals from around the world, including North America, Mexico, Europe, South Africa, New Zealand, and Australia to name a few.
  • Practical Knowledge - Gain practical dTIMS knowledge from DUC presentations that you can apply to your own agency’s projects back home.
  • After Hours Events - After a busy day at DUC, relax and enjoy the online casino, duelling pianos, photo booth, or our virtual networking lounge.

Just like last year, DUC will be a completely virtual experience. DUC 2021 will focus on bridging the gaps in a virtual world and reconnecting you with the vast network of asset management professionals. Follow us on social media for weekly reveals on DUC 2021 speakers, sessions, and more!

Secure your tickets while you still can.

DUC 2021 is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to see you there!

DUC 2021 | July 12-14

DEIGHTON USER CONFERENCE - 2021

EVOLVING FROM A 2D TO A 3D WORLD

We are excited to officially announce that the Deighton User Conference (DUC) will be taking place from July 12-14! Similar to last year, DUC will be a fully virtual experience designed to deliver key learning opportunities and valuable resources to our clients, partners, and users.

Featuring content for every level of asset management professional, DUC will use a combination of live presentations and interactive sessions to not only highlight the direction and improvements that we have made to dTIMS over the past year, but the global impact of asset management and the trends that are appearing in the industry.

Whether you’re new to the asset management scene, a strategic asset manager, an executive director, or anything in between, DUC has exactly what you need.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

  • 3 consecutive days of learning and networking

  • 4 concurrent content tracks

  • Thought-provoking keynotes delivered by industry experts

  • Dynamic agenda based on attendee interests

  • Explore the latest releases and demos of dTIMS

  • Network in private break out rooms through video and chat

  • Visit with our dTIMS Doctor for an outside opinion on the topic of your choosing

Check out the DUC website to learn more, and keep an eye out for new information as we continue to announce speakers, special guests, and more!

DUC HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE 

Are you an Executive Director looking for high-level information on dTIMS, or an Inspection Technical User working in the field? Our tailored sessions will provide you with access to the information that will help you in your role.

DUC will be run twice each day to meet the needs of different organizations and countries around the world. Select your timezone to view your detailed schedule!
Check out the structure for each day of DUC, and stay tuned for when we announce session topics, speakers, and more!

TICKETS & REGISTRATION

Early bird pricing is currently available for all DUC tickets, but only for a limited time! Make sure you get yours before April 16.

Looking to register for DUC with your agency? Select one of our "Agency Pass" ticket options to register all at once!

5 Essential Components of a Successful Bridge Management System

5 Essential Components of a Successful Bridge Management System

Bridges are an important part of your infrastructure requiring effective asset management to prolong bridge life and minimize service interruptions. Bridge Management Systems are effective solutions that will help your organization to optimize maintenance, preservation, rehabilitation, and replacement of bridge asset elements to help reduce cost and maximize service.

Social Performance Indicators Managed with dTIMS

Social Performance Indicators Managed with dTIMS

Social aspects in the form of social effects and benefits become more and more important in the context of assessing different maintenance strategies on the road infrastructure networks. Decision makers need to present the consequences of their maintenance strategies and policies on both the technical level and more and more the social level.

Cross Asset Optimization of Assets

Cross Asset Optimization of Assets

Today’s Asset Managers are tasked with making the best use of available funding to manage a wide variety of assets at an acceptable level of service. The Cross Asset Analysis process generally allows an organization to maximize the benefit of allocating funding between different assets to help determine an optimum distribution of funds. 

Holistic Asset Management

Holistic Asset Management

Modern asset management systems, like dTIMS, enable you to combine information at the operations level and on the constructive maintenance level. This enables decision makers to have a more holistic view regarding the actual versus future situation and improving their decision process.