Local Government Asset Management Consultants
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Community engagement is the foundation of effective local governance. When residents feel heard and informed, trust in local councils increases, participation in civic life grows, and decisions are better aligned with the needs of the community. One powerful, and often underutilised tool is Microsoft’s data visualisation and business intelligence platform, Power BI.

2025 has been a year of practical insights, Power BI innovation and great conversations about better data-driven asset management. I’ve wrapped it all up in this end-of-year post, including a round-up of the most viewed posts from 2025 in case you missed any.

Trees are effective urban assets reducing erosion, cooling streets, and saving councils millions in maintenance. They stabilise land, lower flood risk, and help communities adapt to climate change. Yet trees are often overlooked in asset planning. Discover why recognising trees as part of your core infrastructure isn’t just environmentally wise, but is also smart, fiscal policy.

A connected, data-driven approach transforms Capital Works delivery. By linking Asset Management, financial, and works systems into Power BI, councils gain a single source of truth making it easier to prioritise renewals, monitor project progress, and track costs in real time. Accurate data and integration drive better decisions, ensuring every asset class upgrade delivers maximum community value.

Building a data warehouse/lakehouse for your organisation is a strategic necessity. Data is the fuel that powers innovation, automation, and AI. As Microsoft and others have emphasised, the organisations that will extract the most value from AI are those that have invested in preparing, staging, and organising their data. Without a strong foundation, AI projects often fail to deliver value, leading to wasted investment and what is sometimes referred to as the ‘trough of disil

Local governments worldwide are experiencing a transformative shift in asset management through the adoption of automation and AI technologies. These innovations are addressing longstanding challenges in infrastructure maintenance, budget optimisation, and service delivery while enabling more proactive and data-driven decision-making. In this post, I highlighting key applications, key applications, benefits, and real-world implementation examples.

Eight years ago, I started my asset management consultancy specialising in Local Government. What began as a bold idea has become a fulfilling journey working with dedicated professionals across Australian councils. This milestone got me reflecting on why small businesses deserve a seat at the corporate table - and the compelling benefits they bring.

Learn all about measuring Public Infrastructure Asset Capacity and Infrastructure Asset Utilisation in Local Government. Effective management of council assets is essential to ensure councils can deliver high-quality services to their communities. Incorporating these two key performance metrics in asset management will ensure you have the information you need to manage your assets effectively and efficiently.

In this post, I explore how to build a living Infrastructure Asset Management Plan in Power BI. I’ll be using road assets (Road Surface, Road Pavement) as a working example. I’ll also walk through where asset data typically comes from, and how you can integrate it all into Power BI to tell a clear, visual story about the state of your network.

For asset managers working at councils, leveraging the data we have can provide invaluable insights into performance & lifecycle management.

Take a structured look at Power BI Implementation challenges and discuss effective strategies to ensure a smooth transition to Power BI.

QGIS offers free, enterprise-grade tools, customisable workflows & open formats, letting councils share data freely without vendor lock-in.

In local government, infrastructure is often noticed only when it fails, but behind the scenes, data analytics ensures assets run smoothly.

This is a case study examining how Campbelltown City Council (NSW) utilised Power BI to effectively manage their playground assets.

I’ve encountered a fair share of myths and misconceptions about asset management. Today, I set the record straight and uncover the truth.

Water Authorities play a crucial role in ensuring the sustainable supply of water. Learn how Power BI can help manage Water Assets.

Excitement Builds for the IPWEA International Public Works Conference in Melbourne.

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Proactive asset management. How Council's are preparing for disasters with risk assessments, data systems, and swift response plans.

Power BI custom themes allow users to customise the appearance of their reports and dashboards by creating their own colour schemes.