The International Infrastructure Management Manual is divided into five sections:

Section 1: Introducing Infrastructure Asset Management

The benefits that infrastructure managers will gain from using the techniques described in this Manual are outlined in this 
section. It introduces the concepts of holistic Asset Management (asset management as an integrated part of all 
organisations' activities) and Lifecycle Asset Management (decisions are made based on costs associated with all stages of  an asset's life).

Section 2: Asset Management Framework and Implementation

This section describes the principles and processes for successfully implementing asset management planning. It is designed to help asset managers to progress quickly through the steps of developing meaningful asset management plans and establishing a framework for the ongoing enhancement of asset management plans to meet real business needs.

Section 3: Enabling Processes for Asset Managmement

Section three contains details of asset management standards, guidelines, techniques and references together with examples of key asset management activities such as:

• Developing and consulting on service levels
• Demand forecasting and management
• Performance monitoring
• Optimized decision-making
• Maintenance management planning
• Risk management methods
• Condition assessment
• Financial management planning and reporting

Section 4: Asset Management Information Systems and Data Management

This section advises how to evaluate and implement information systems to support good asset management planning and decision-making. The section includes guidelines for good data capture and ongoing data management processes.

Section 5: Country Specific Issues

This section provides separate country specific information for Australia, New Zealand, United States, South Africa and the United Kingdom outlining the current context of infrastructure asset management planning practices in each country, the relevant drivers, legislation, regulations and related documents which support this Manual.