Utilities and infrastructure owners continue to increase investment in digital asset management systems as operators address aging infrastructure, reliability pressures and evolving workforce requirements. 1898 & Co., part of Burns & McDonnell, has announced a strategic partnership with enterprise software provider IFS to deliver integrated asset management solutions for utilities and other asset-intensive industries.
The collaboration combines industrial software platforms with engineering, construction and operational consulting services intended to support the full lifecycle of utility infrastructure assets.
The partnership is structured to help utilities connect long-term capital planning, project delivery, operations and maintenance activities through a unified technology framework.
According to the companies, the offering will integrate the IFS asset and work management platform with consulting and implementation services provided by 1898 & Co. and Burns & McDonnell.
The companies said the initiative is intended to improve coordination between infrastructure planning, enterprise technology deployment and operational execution.
Services will include asset lifecycle strategy development, system integration, modernization programs and operational optimization initiatives.
Utility owners across North America continue to face growing pressure to modernize aging transmission, distribution and water infrastructure while maintaining reliability and operational performance.
Digital asset management systems are increasingly being adopted to improve asset visibility, workforce coordination, maintenance planning and capital investment decision-making.
The partnership between 1898 & Co. and IFS is also intended to support digital transformation programs tied to operational efficiency and infrastructure resilience.
Technology integration and data-driven asset management remain a growing focus for utilities, transportation agencies and other infrastructure owners managing large capital programs.
For construction owners and infrastructure operators, integrated asset management systems can influence procurement planning, maintenance scheduling, project prioritization and lifecycle cost management. Partnerships between engineering consultants and enterprise software providers also reflect broader industry efforts to align infrastructure delivery with operational technology and long-term asset performance objectives.
Source: 1898 & Co.
