Case Study: University of Colorado Boulder trains future infrastructure managers with Deighton Associates

University of Colorado Boulder engages students in 3-module infrastructure asset management training with Deighton Associates

The University of Colorado Boulder, a public research university, faced the challenge of training graduate students in the complex, data-intensive process of evaluating infrastructure investment alternatives. To provide practical experience, the university partnered with Deighton Associates and used their dTIMS software to help students analyze the impact of different budget scenarios on a road network's condition and risk.

Deighton Associates designed a three-module learning activity that introduced students to dTIMS, had them work in groups on specific funding scenarios, and culminated in a collaborative discussion of results. The solution provided students with invaluable hands-on experience using a real-world management system. Student feedback on the activity was highly positive, with participants valuing the opportunity to see how course concepts are applied to assist in real decision-making, thereby enhancing workforce development in the asset management field.

University of Colorado Boulder