County receives Operations Management Award from software company
Staff report
Cartegraph, a company providing public works and utilities software designed for maintaining transportation and water systems, announced last week that Adams County was among the winners of its annual Excellence in Operations Management Awards.
The awards celebrate the most forward-thinking, efficient organizations in local government. Six organizations earned awards based on their accomplishments using technology in several core areas, including infrastructure management, operational efficiency and data-driven decision making.
From transportation to stormwater, Adams County has used Cartegraph to make data-driven decisions across its organization, according to a news release from the company.
For example, the county used the software to implement its first systematic inspection of the storm sewer system in 2015 — capturing detailed information, storing videos and photos and sharing that information back to elected officials and citizens. The data captured in those inspections has helped the county prioritize repairs and schedule maintenance work that will extend the life of the pipes.
“These awards do not come overnight,” said Brandi Rank, geographic information system supervisor of Adams County. “This is a testament to a lot of hard work, commitment, and teamwork. We are delighted to share this with so many people who value and understand the importance of maintaining critical infrastructure.”