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CPD Market Definitions

Overview

Capital Project Dashboard Markets are classifications designed to help organize and categorize capital projects into specific project sectors. These market classifications appear in the Capital Projects data table and can be selected through the filtering dropdown in the left column. Detailed definitions for each market classification are provided in the article below.

Wastewater

Wastewater Treatment - Infrastructure

Wastewater treatment plants/facilities and treatment infrastructure initiatives, including sewage treatment plants, effluent treatment plants, clarifiers, screening, and membranes.

Sludge & Biosolids

Management and treatment of the solid byproducts generated from wastewater treatment processes, including sludge dewatering, chemical treatment, and disposal.

Wastewater Planning & Issues

Management and treatment of the solid byproducts generated from wastewater treatment processes, including sludge dewatering, chemical treatment, and disposal.

Wastewater - Pipes

Wastewater collection infrastructure, including pipes, pipe rehabilitation, and leak detection.

Wastewater - Pumps

Pumps and lift stations within wastewater infrastructure, including submersible pumps, wet wells, and lift station automation.

Wastewater - Valves

Valves utilized within wastewater infrastructure, including globe, butterfly, stop, check, and pressure-reducing valves (PRVs).

Wastewater - Electrical

Electrical systems within wastewater such as motor control centers, variable frequency drives, and power supply components.

Water

Water Treatment - Infrastructure

Drinking water treatment plants/facilities and treatment infrastructure, including reverse osmosis and demineralization treatment plants, structural improvements, screening, and filtration.

Water Supply & Storage

Infrastructure and facilities for water supply and storage of clean water, including reservoirs, water tanks, water towers, and aquifers.

Water Planning & Issues

Planning, conservation, and asset management related to water infrastructure, including water loss issues and project management outsourcing.

Water - Pipes

Water distribution system pipe infrastructure, including material identification, pipe relining,  tunneling, and leak detection.

Water - Pumps

Pumps, pump stations, and fire hydrants within drinking water infrastructure.

Water - Valves

Valves utilized within water infrastructure, including globe, butterfly, stop, check, and pressure-reducing valves (PRVs).

Water - Electrical

Electrical systems within the water facilities, such as motor control centers, variable frequency drives, and power supply components.

Stormwater

Stormwater - Green Infrastructure

Treatment and storage of stormwater, including stormwater treatment facilities, detention tanks, monitoring systems, and flooding/CSO initiatives.

Stormwater - Conveyance System

Pipes, channels, and structures designed to collect and transport stormwater runoff, including storm sewers, culverts, catch basins, and permeable pavements.

Metering

Metering - Smart

Smart metering infrastructure, equipment, services, and challenges including advanced metering infrastructure and automated meter reading technology.

Metering - Manual

Infrastructure, equipment, services, and challenges related to manual read and mechanical meters.

Transportation

Airports & Aviation

Airport and aviation infrastructure, including runways, terminals, air traffic control systems, and safety measures.

Ports & Harbours

Ports, harbors, and marine terminal initiatives, including structural infrastructure, port automation, software, and master planning.

Structural Transportation

Structural transportation initiatives include roads, sidewalks, highways, and bridges.

Transportation - Electrical

Electrical systems and equipment in the transportation industry, such as red light cameras, traffic signals, toll systems, or parking meters.

Transportation - Software

Software systems in the transportation industry, such as intelligent transportation systems, automatic vehicle detection, smart camera systems, variable message signage, and other emerging technologies.

Electric Vehicle Infrastructure

Electric vehicle initiatives such as charging stations and fleet conversions.

Fleet Management

Initiatives involving the operation, purchase, & repair of vehicle fleets. 

Power Generation

Electricity

Non-renewable generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity, including power plants, substations, & grid systems.

Renewable Energy

Renewable energy generation systems such as wind turbines, solar panels, & geothermal energy projects.

Safety

Fire Protection

Facilities, programs, and services to prevent, detect, and suppress fires, including fire stations and fire protection tanks.

Public Safety

Public safety infrastructure such as emergency response systems, police stations, emergency communication networks, and disaster management centers.

Healthcare

Medical-related equipment, programs, or initiatives involving hospitals, clinics, and medical facilities.

Broadband

Broadband

Physical infrastructure to deliver broadband services, including towers, equipment, cables,  and buildings.

Miscellaneous

Education

School facility infrastructure, including classrooms, libraries, laboratories, and other educational initiatives.

Environmental Sustainability

Sustainability initiatives involving the reduction of GHG emissions, promotion of clean energy, & conservation of resources.

Parks & Recreation

Public park and recreation infrastructure initiatives, including park and green space planning, sports facilities, and, forestry.

Solid Waste Management

Services, facilities, and programs related to solid waste, including transfer stations, recycling facilities, and landfills

General - Electrical & Software

Electrical and software initiatives within public infrastructure but unrelated to water, wastewater, stormwater, or transportation systems, including safety systems, asset management technology, and information/document management.

Water, Wastewater, & Stormwater - Software

Water, wastewater, & stormwater software initiatives including SCADA and automation, digital twins, technology innovation, and smart technology initiatives.

Housing

The development, maintenance, & construction of public housing initiatives intended to provide residential living spaces.

HVAC

HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) initiatives involving the planning, installation, and management of systems that control indoor temperature, air quality, and humidity.

Facilities

Enhancing the functionality, safety, and aesthetics of physical spaces within a given facility through initiatives such as roof replacements, renovation, and furniture purchases.