Start with the decision
Define what action a measure could trigger before investing in continuous data collection.
Combine leading and lagging indicators
Condition trends can provide early warning while failures and service interruptions show actual outcomes.
Context prevents false alarms
Season, demand, construction and operational changes can affect a metric.
Review whether the measure still matters
Dashboards often accumulate metrics that no longer support current decisions.
Scope. This page explains asset-management concepts, not operating procedures for critical infrastructure. Inspection methods, intervention thresholds and safety decisions must follow the asset owner’s standards, local rules and qualified professional judgement.