HDM-4 Institutionalization

Vision and Aims

• HDM is for decision-support tool; not decision-

making
• Institutionalization process should ensure that
outcome is:
 sustainable, affordable, appropriate

• Implementation should achieve:

 Independence from external support
 System is mainstreamed into regular road
management practice
 Users & Customers

• Policy level
 Economic Development/Planning Departments;
Finance/Treasury/Budget Ministries; IFIs; Dir-General
Highways/Infra; Road Fund Board; Transport Planning &
Road Management Units
• Network planning
 Director-Gen, Road Board Exec Director, Dept.
Treasury/Budget; Dir. Planning, Regional Operations Dir.,
Road or Pavement Mgt Unit, Road Authority Program
Div.
• Project level
 Dir. Planning, Dir. Technical/Design, Feasibility Unit,
RMU-PMU-PIU
 Levels of HDM-4 Technology

Knowledge Base

Models
Software
Models

RDWERUE SEE
 HDM-4 System Architecture
Data Managers Analysis Tools

Road Vehicle Road HDM Project Program Strategy

Network Fleet Works Config.

Core Model libraries

File CoreData
Data
FileConverter
Converter Vehicle Models can be used in
VehicleFleets
Fleets
Road Networks other systems
Road Networks
transfer Road
RoadWorks
transferdata
data Works
totoexternal Projects
Projects
external
systems Programmes
Programmes RDWE RUE SEE
systems
Strategies
Strategies

External RDWE
RDWE: :Road
RoadDeterioration
Deteriorationand
andWorks
WorksEffects
Effects
Systems RUE
RUE: :Road
RoadUser
UserEffects
Effects
Databases, SEE
SEE: :Safety,
Safety,Energy
Energyand
andEnvironmental
EnvironmentalEffects
Effects
PMS, etc.
PMS
PMS: :Pavement
PavementManagement
ManagementSystem
System
 Road Management Systems

Data Decision Management

Database
Collection Support Information

Inventory RDBMS Life Cycle Standard

Condition (RIMS) Analysis & Custom
Structures (HDM-4) Reports
Traffic
Furniture
Unit Costs
Standards
 Link between HDM-4 with
RMS Systems

HDM4

HDM4
HDM4 File Software
External Converter
Databases
 Decision Support System

• Important to have transparency of analysis

• Life cycle analysis capable of:
 Short, Medium & Long term analyses
 What-if analysis, Performance indicators

• Management must understand analysis

framework
• Availability of local technical expertise
• Default data sets

HDM-4
 Modes of Implementation

• New RMS built around HDM-4

• Interface local RMS or DBMS with HDM-4
• Incorporate parts of HDM-4 into local RMS or
generic RMS (usually VOC, RDWE)
• Modify local RMS from HDM-4 knowledge base,
e.g. improving predictive relationships, adding
economic calculations
 System Architecture

• Prefer open architecture;

 Several applications operating under
common platform with shared data
 Can substitute and update applications
easily
• Incorporate HDM-4 through an interface;
ensure on-going international support and
updates
• Custom-built systems; become outdated
rapidly and are expensive to upgrade
 Procurement Options

• Departmental
• In-source expertise
• Out-source monitoring surveys
• Out-source analysis and program drafting
 Risks & Constraints

• Interruption to establishment, adaptation

(reassignment, leadership change, etc.)
• Slow or lacking updating of IT or HDM
s/ware
• Perception of complexity, reliability, or local
validity
 Communication & Messages

• Report high-level information on future

projections to stimulate interest and
champions
• Use Performance Indicators like:
 Impacts of varying budget levels
 return on projects and programs

• Visits to/from countries with successful

implementation
 Key Considerations

• Tailor outputs and messages to key

audiences
• Keep data and reporting practical,
affordable and reliable – choose
appropriate level of data detail (Information
Quality Level)
• Incorporate into enterprise IT architecture
• Mainstream analyses and surveys into
regular road management processes
• Utilize international user support
opportunities
 HDM-4 Implementation Steps

• Raise awareness - demos, training, etc.

• Appraisal of IT and RMS
• Design enhancement of RM in agency
• Establish standards for use of HDM-4 by
consultants & agency
• Conduct Calibration Level 1 to get started