EATONTOWN, NJ – The Buried Asset Management Institute – International (BAMI-I), the global leader in water infrastructure education, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with the New Jersey Water Environment Association (NJWEA) to deliver its flagship Certification of Training in Asset Management (CTAM) program.
As the most densely populated and water-rich state in the nation, New Jersey faces unique challenges in maintaining its aging underground infrastructure. By hosting the CTAM 100-400 series at the Sheraton Eatontown Hotel, BAMI-I and NJWEA are providing municipal engineers, utility managers, and infrastructure owners with the technical framework required to transition from reactive repairs to proactive, risk-based asset management.
“New Jersey’s economic vibrancy is tied directly to the health of its water resources,” says Wei Sun, Executive Director of BAMI-I. “By bringing the CTAM foundation to NJWEA, we are equipping the state’s professionals with the ‘New Era’ of asset management—focused on risk mitigation, lifecycle value, and standards compliance. This is about protecting public health while ensuring the financial sustainability of our utilities.”
A Legacy of Excellence Meets Modern Engineering Standards The CTAM program is developed by industry pioneers, including curriculum developer Jim Anspach, and aligns with global standards for buried assets. Attendees will learn from a faculty of world-class experts, including:
- Jim Harris: BAMI-I Board Member and retired Senior Project Engineer (Jacobs).
- Kurt Wright: Owner/President of SDG Engineering and BAMI-I Board Member.
- Glenn Barnes: Renowned Director of Water Finance Assistance.
- Smith F. Rangel: NASSCO Trainer and BAMI-I Project Manager.
Course Progression & Strategic Impact: The four-part CTAM series offers a comprehensive roadmap for infrastructure leadership:
- CTAM-100: Global Asset Management Overview & Risk Management.
- CTAM-200: Inventory Strategies, Data Content, and Condition Assessment.
- CTAM-300: Legal, Financial, and Capacity Management (CMOM).
- CTAM-400: Capital Improvement Plans (CIP) and Strategic Financing Tools.
Registration and Attendance Professional development is essential for maintaining NJWEA’s mission of protecting public health. Special member rates are available to encourage statewide participation.
- Location: Sheraton Eatontown Hotel, Eatontown, NJ.
- Cost: $450 (NJWEA Member) / $550 (Non-Member) per day.
- Inquiries: Wei at [email protected] or 318-497-8288.
About BAMI-I The Buried Asset Management Institute – International (BAMI-I) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing educational resources and certification for the management of underground infrastructure assets.
About NJWEA Founded in 1915, the NJWEA is the oldest organization of its kind in the United States, dedicated to protecting water quality, public health, and the environment through education and technical training.
