HDM-4 Institutionalization

Vision and Aims

HDM is for decision-support tool; not decisionmaking

Institutionalization process should ensure that
outcome is:
sustainable, affordable, appropriate
Implementation should achieve:
Independence from external support
System is mainstreamed into regular road
management practice

Users & Customers

Policy level

Network planning

Economic Development/Planning Departments;

Finance/Treasury/Budget Ministries; IFIs; Dir-General
Highways/Infra; Road Fund Board; Transport Planning
& Road Management Units
Director-Gen, Road Board Exec Director, Dept.
Treasury/Budget; Dir. Planning, Regional Operations
Dir., Road or Pavement Mgt Unit, Road Authority
Program Div.

Project level

Dir. Planning, Dir. Technical/Design, Feasibility Unit,

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Levels of HDM-4 Technology

Knowledge Base

Models

Software

Models

RDWERUE SEE

HDM-4 System Architecture

Data Managers

Road
Vehicle
Network
Fleet

File
FileConverter
Converter
transfer
transferdata
data
totoexternal
external
systems
systems

Road
Works

Analysis Tools

HDM
Config.

Core
CoreData
Data

Vehicle
VehicleFleets
Fleets
Road
Networks
Road Networks
Road
RoadWorks
Works
Projects
Projects
Programmes
Programmes
Strategies
Strategies

External
Systems
Databases,
PMS, etc.

Project Program Strategy

Model libraries
can be used in
other systems

Models

RDWE RUE

SEE

RDWE
RDWE: :Road
RoadDeterioration
Deteriorationand
andWorks
WorksEffects
Effects
RUE
RUE: :Road
RoadUser
UserEffects
Effects
SEE
SEE: :Safety,
Safety,Energy
Energyand
andEnvironmental
EnvironmentalEffects
Effects
PMS
: :Pavement
PMS
PavementManagement
ManagementSystem
System
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Road Management Systems

Data
Collection

Inventory
Condition
Structures
Traffic
Furniture
Unit Costs
Standards

Decision
Support

Database

RDBMS
(RIMS)

Life Cycle
Analysis
(HDM-4)

Management
Information

Standard
& Custom
Reports

Link between HDM-4 with

RMS Systems

HDM4

External
Databases

HDM4 File
Converter

HDM4
Software

Decision Support System

Important to have transparency of analysis

Life cycle analysis capable of:
Short,

Medium & Long term analyses

What-if analysis, Performance indicators

Management must understand analysis

framework
Availability of local technical expertise
Default data sets

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Modes of Implementation

New RMS built around HDM-4

Interface local RMS or DBMS with HDM-4
Incorporate parts of HDM-4 into local RMS or
generic RMS (usually VOC, RDWE)
Modify local RMS from HDM-4 knowledge base,
e.g. improving predictive relationships, adding
economic calculations

System Architecture

Prefer open architecture;

Several applications operating under
common platform with shared data
Can substitute and update applications
easily
Incorporate HDM-4 through an interface;
ensure on-going international support and
updates
Custom-built systems; become outdated
rapidly and are expensive to upgrade
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Procurement Options

Departmental
In-source expertise
Out-source monitoring surveys
Out-source analysis and program drafting

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Risks & Constraints

Interruption to establishment, adaptation

(reassignment, leadership change, etc.)
Slow or lacking updating of IT or HDM
s/ware
Perception of complexity, reliability, or
local validity

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Communication & Messages

Report high-level information on future

projections to stimulate interest and
champions
Use Performance Indicators like:
Impacts of varying budget levels
return on projects and programs
Visits to/from countries with successful
implementation

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Key Considerations

Tailor outputs and messages to key audiences

Keep data and reporting practical, affordable and
reliable choose appropriate level of data detail
(Information Quality Level)
Incorporate into enterprise IT architecture
Mainstream analyses and surveys into regular
road management processes
Utilize international user support opportunities

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HDM-4 Implementation Steps

Raise awareness - demos, training, etc.

Appraisal of IT and RMS
Design enhancement of RM in agency
Establish standards for use of HDM-4 by
consultants & agency
Conduct Calibration Level 1 to get started

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