City of Calgary (CoC)

Sixense was selected through a competitive bidding process to modernize the City of Calgary’s Bridge Management System (BMS), replacing an outdated system with Beyond Asset—our advanced asset management platform.

This solution was tailored to help the City efficiently manage its extensive bridge infrastructure by:

• Centralizing and organizing condition information from various sources.
• Modeling structural deterioration to forecast major rehabilitation needs.
• Identifying maintenance needs and priorities to optimize asset longevity.
• Managing annual inspection programs and budgets with a data-driven approach.

Phased Implementation Approach

The project began with a Proof of Concept (PoC) to demonstrate Beyond Asset’s ability to meet the City’s requirements. Upon successful validation, the project moved into a phased implementation to ensure early access to essential functionalities:

• Phase 1: Fully configured and deployed the Inventory, Inspection, and Activities modules, along with a mobile application for field investigations.
• Phase 2: Delivered the Life Cycle Cost (LCC) module, customized for Calgary’s bridge network, ensuring compliance with Ontario Structure Inspection Manual (OSIM) standards.

This phased approach allowed the City to start utilizing the system early while ensuring a seamless integration of all functionalities.

We are currently monitoring the following assets:
✔ 473 bridges and overpasses
✔ 554 retaining walls
✔ 431 noise walls
✔ 40 culverts/tunnels
✔ 100 “Plus 15” pedestrian bridges
✔ 80 stair structures
✔ 43 transit non-SLA assets

Additional project highlights:

• 49 active users leveraging Beyond Asset’s modules, including:
  • Inventory
  • Inspection
  • Flags
  • Activities
  • GIS
  • Scheduling
  • Reporting
  • Dashboards
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
• Cloud-hosted solution for secure and scalable management.
• OSIM-compliant inspection methodology ensuring regulatory adherence.
• Project Cost:
  • Initial Contract: CAD 294,660
  • Total Contract Value: CAD 556,714

Why Sixense? Our Competitive Advantage

Sixense’s approach goes beyond simply implementing software—we provide tailored solutions and expert guidance that set us apart:

1.  Fully configurable platform—customized to meet the City’s unique needs.
2. Strategic solution consulting—advising on best practices for asset management.
3. Cross-client insights—sharing how similar organizations optimize system features.
4. Responsive support—ensuring quick resolutions and a seamless user experience.

Through this partnership, Sixense has helped the City of Calgary modernize its bridge asset management strategy, improving efficiency, data integrity, and long-term infrastructure planning.