en.Wedoany.com Reported - The City of Oxnard's Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) replacement project has received the 2026 Project Achievement Award from the Southern California Chapter of the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA), recognizing projects that demonstrate professionalism, innovation, and excellence in construction management processes.
In 2022, the City of Oxnard launched a water meter upgrade project to replace all water meters for its utility customers with new AMI devices, enabling better tracking and communication of real-time water usage data. The project involved replacing over 41,500 water meters and installing AMI endpoints across six zones citywide, requiring intensive coordination, including detailed field planning, rapid communication channels, and hands-on inspector supervision.
To advance the work, Carollo Engineers' construction management team implemented a fully customized project-level management framework before construction began. This framework included an innovative, customized web-based document control system and a step-by-step data validation workflow to accurately transfer new water meter data into the city's GIS and billing systems. To minimize impacts on residents and businesses, the city, Carollo Engineers, and Badger Meter combined field surveys, public outreach, and system integration, installing up to 225 water meters daily across multiple service areas. The team worked in parks, streets, alleys, and commercial facilities, conducting water shutdowns during off-hours and closely coordinating access and sequencing for critical facilities including hospitals, fire stations, police stations, and dialysis centers.
"This program represents a significant modernization of the city's water system and exemplifies industry excellence and innovation in utility modernization," said Chris Peyton, Water Department Manager for the City of Oxnard. "The project achieved remarkable success and delivered substantial value, replacing 41,715 water meters across the city's service area while saving $1.5 million compared to the original budget." The project met all major schedule requirements, replacing all 41,715 water meters within 49 months. The city can now confidently track, verify, and integrate tens of thousands of new installations with a 99% success rate, while providing customers with access to their water usage data and leak notifications.
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