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🏗️ Using Power BI to Plan and Manage Council Capital Works Programs
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.

Jill Singleton
Oct 284 min read


Unlocking the Power of Your Data. Why a Data Warehouse or Lakehouse is Essential for AI and Automation in Asset Management 🤖 💻
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

Jill Singleton
Oct 105 min read


How Automation & AI is Advancing Asset Management for Local Governments 🤖 💻
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.

Jill Singleton
Sep 255 min read


Iamdata Solutions Celebrates 8 Years in Business! 🎉🎂🎈🥳 8 Years of Insights: 5 Compelling Reasons Large Corporations Should Partner with Small Businesses and Solopreneurs
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.

Jill Singleton
Aug 284 min read


Methodology for Measuring Asset Capacity and Asset Utilisation in Local Government Infrastructure Asset Management
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.

Jill Singleton
Jul 276 min read


Building a Living Infrastructure Asset Management Plan in Power BI 🛣️📉💰🌏
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.

Jill Singleton
May 308 min read


The Power of Data in Modern Infrastructure Asset Management in Local Government 📊🏗️💲
For asset managers working at councils, leveraging the data we have can provide invaluable insights into performance & lifecycle management.

Jill Singleton
Apr 246 min read


Navigating the Challenges in Power BI Adoption – A Guide for Councils
Take a structured look at Power BI Implementation challenges and discuss effective strategies to ensure a smooth transition to Power BI.

Jill Singleton
Mar 308 min read


Why I love QGIS🗺️🌍📍
QGIS offers free, enterprise-grade tools, customisable workflows & open formats, letting councils share data freely without vendor lock-in.

Jill Singleton
Mar 18 min read


The Role of Data Analytics in Infrastructure Asset Management in Local Government 📊
In local government, infrastructure is often noticed only when it fails, but behind the scenes, data analytics ensures assets run smoothly.

Jill Singleton
Jan 18 min read


Case Study - Streamlining Playground Asset Management for Campbelltown City Council (NSW) - Power BI Reports
This is a case study examining how Campbelltown City Council (NSW) utilised Power BI to effectively manage their playground assets.

Jill Singleton
Aug 24, 202412 min read


Asset Management Myths - Setting Straight Some Common Misconceptions
I’ve encountered a fair share of myths and misconceptions about asset management. Today, I set the record straight and uncover the truth.

Jill Singleton
Jul 30, 202410 min read


Making a Splash with Power BI 💦 Taking the hard work out of Water Asset Management 🚰
Water Authorities play a crucial role in ensuring the sustainable supply of water. Learn how Power BI can help manage Water Assets.

Jill Singleton
Jun 29, 202411 min read


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

Jill Singleton
Apr 18, 20242 min read


Walking on Sunshine - 6 Stress-Busting Tips to Beat Life's Challenges 🌞
6 stress-busting tips: walking, laughter, music. Iamdata Solutions can lend expertise and support to ease some of your workplace stresses.

Jill Singleton
Feb 16, 20245 min read


Withstanding Nature's Fury. How Councils use Asset Management Systems to Recover from Extreme Weather Events 🌀
Proactive asset management. How Council's are preparing for disasters with risk assessments, data systems, and swift response plans.

Jill Singleton
Jan 28, 20248 min read


Power Up Your Power BI Reports with Custom Themes - How To Create Custom Themes in Power BI 📊
Power BI custom themes allow users to customise the appearance of their reports and dashboards by creating their own colour schemes.

Jill Singleton
Apr 11, 20233 min read


What is the Asset Lifecycle? Tips on how to get the most out of a limited lifespan.
An asset’s lifecycle encompasses everything that occurs from first deciding there is a need for the asset, to eventually disposing of the...

Jill Singleton
Dec 31, 20224 min read


A little Christmas note from Jill and a look at what was predicted in 2022
A little Christmas note from Jill and a look at what was predicted for us in 2022.

Jill Singleton
Dec 16, 20223 min read


Happy World Computer Literacy Day - 2nd December!
Councils hold data on the condition, maintenance, and operation of their infrastructure assets and use this to make well informed decisions.

Jill Singleton
Dec 2, 20224 min read
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