Asset Management
Integrating green assets into the bigger plan
By David Jenkins
One of the most transformative developments in asset management practice in recent times has been the momentum for integrating green assets into...
Fleet Management
Emerging Technology
City of Sydney to roll out 2nd generation of LEDs along...
The City of Sydney, the first Australian city to replace all its street lighting with LEDs, has recently awarded new contracts for LEDs, smart...
New fleet policy drives towards the future at Parramatta
City of Parramatta is in the process of going through a major fleet renewal, as many of the Council's vehicles have reached or are...
Ask your mates
Sustainability
Career
Climbing personal mountains
For someone who says his “best laid plans” haven’t always worked out, Rob Waddell has racked up an impressive list of accomplishments. An Olympic...
A word from the Auto Expert
Back in the days when John Cadogan was a television presenter and reporter on national current affairs programs, he would always be introduced as...
Asset management ‘hobby’ is a global mission
John Hardwick recalls the moment he realised that asset management was no longer just his job, but his hobby. “It was when all of...
The Importance of good governance in infrastructure
By David Jenkins
Asset management must be practised from a long-term perspective, yet some critical factors that determine success have noticeably short time frames. Budgeting...
Industry News
SA councils have work to do on financial sustainability
The finances of five councils in South Australia have been rated as “potentially unsustainable” by state government body the Essential Services Commission (ESCOSA).
In its...
Canadian town puts dollar value on natural assets
The Canadian town of Pelham has valued its natural assets as being worth more than C$585 million after completing a process of identification and...
Testing new generation materials for resilience
A new piece of equipment being trialled at the University of South Australia (UniSA) could help in improving the resilience of decaying infrastructure.
UniSA structural...
New guide for including natural assets in financial reporting
A Canadian think tank has come up with a guide on how local governments can integrate natural assets into their financial reporting.
The new guide,...
Infrastructure pipeline lower, but capacity and costs still an issue
Demand for infrastructure continues to outstrip supply in Australia even though the major public infrastructure pipeline for the next five years is down 8%...
Major review of AUS-SPEC maintenance worksections
Bring your maintenance information up to date with the 2024 release of the AUS-SPEC maintenance worksections to provide a consistent approach to the delivery...
