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Term of the Road Dictionary

asset management

  • Language : PIARC Road Dictionary / English
  • Theme : Operations Asset Management and Maintenance Asset Management
  • Definition : Comprehensive and structured approach to the whole of life management of assets (such as roads, bridges, tunnels, buildings, plant and equipment, and human resources) as tools for the efficient and effective delivery of services.

Vermögensmanagement

  • Language : PIARC Road Dictionary / German
  • Theme : Betrieb Erhaltung und Instandhaltung (syn. Asset management AT) Erhaltung
  • Definition : Eine umfassende und strukturierte Methode hinsichtlich des gesamten Lebensmanagements einer Anlage (wie Straßen, Brücken, Tunnel, Bauwerke, Maschinenpark und Geräte sowie menschliche Ressourcen) als Instrument wirksamer und erfolgreicher Dienstleistungen.
  • Synonyms : Erhaltungsmanagement