Infrastructure Decision Support NZ (IDS NZ)

IDS takes a leading role in spearheading the development, advocacy, and implementation of best practice and evidence-based decision-making for New Zealand infrastructure. Operating as an independent subsidiary of Āpōpō, IDS is a charitable organisation owned by the civil engineering industry, dedicated to supporting and serving communities across the country. Our organisation is committed to building and strengthening collaboration within the Asset Management community and provides a unique and neutral environment for the industry, including competitors, to work collaboratively side-by-side on projects for the betterment and progress of the sector. IDS have significantly advanced asset modelling and analysis software tools available to asset owners over the past two decades including developing NZ-specific Intellectual Property (IP) for New Zealand's unique needs which is owned by and available to the industry. We are custodians of this publicly-owned taonga (IP) which encompasses asset management methodology, models and interrelationships. The IDS suite of asset network maintenance, renewal and replacement modelling tools have been developed by the industry for the industry. Because of this, they address the specific needs and challenges faced by New Zealand infrastructure asset management professionals and councils, and their networks, making them a trusted tool for those seeking to optimise their asset budget, renewals and maintenance strategies. Our services and tools are provided by a dedicated team of experienced asset management experts and modellers, so our clients are accessing the very best the industry has to offer. Our Modelling Tools Transport Assets: - NZ Pavement Roads - Unsealed Road Model - Bridges Model - Footpath Model Water: - IDS Wai - 3Waters Pipe Renewal & Replacement Model