Local Government Asset Management Consultants
ABN 33 621 952 323   ACN: 621 952 323

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.

Last month, I shared how to build a Living IAMP in Power BI. Since then, I’ve had many people ask about data connectivity. How Power BI connects to systems, and why this link is essential for keeping an AMP truly ‘living’. Today, I’m exploring those questions in more depth. At the heart of a Living AMP is the ability to reflect up-to-date, integrated data from across your organisation ensuring that decisions are made with confidence, relevance, and timeliness.

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.

Streamline the process of detecting incorrect or missing data with Power BI. Detecting and addressing these issues promptly is crucial.

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

The National State of the Assets (NSoA) Project has revolutionised how we understand and manage our community infrastruction.

Traditionally, Planning Officers within councils have relied a lot on manual processes. Power BI can definitely help you here!

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.

A strategic asset maintenance strategy optimises proactive upkeep and resource allocation to effectively enhance the assets longevity.

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

Take a deep dive into the world of road defect management, and discover how Power BI transforms raw data into actionable insights.

I started using iAuditor several years back now while I was still working as an Asset Manager at the Council.

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

A step-by-step roadmap to guide local governments in adopting Power BI and developing a robust data culture through assessments, governance,