In asset management we frequently discuss the balance of funding services and infrastructure. It is a balancing act that needs to be managed with caution. Many people consider that the theory is just that and then there was the City of Detroit. Detroit declared Chapter 9 bankruptcy July 17, 2013. But this did not happen overnight; it was a long term affair. ..
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The intent of service planning is to provide an overall picture of the services provided but more than this it is intended to align the services and the assets needed to provide the services and identify the funding required in the future to support the services. Should council need to adjust the service funding the service plans provide council with the options ..
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Topic Strengthening Australia’s Creaking Infrastructure 47 billion reasons why a national approach is overdue Keynote Speaker Jeff Roorda, General Manager, Jeff Roorda & Associates (A TechnologyOne company). In Partnership with Synopsis A national approach to strengthening the state of Australia’s Infrastructure is essen..
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I welcome the release of version 2 of the Australian Infrastructure Financial Management Manual (AIFMM). Its great to see financial managers and asset managers communicating at the same level. A must have for local government. http://www.ipwea.org/publications/bookshop/ipweabookshop/aifmm#sthash.HS29LzEV.dpuf..
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The 5th edition of the International Infrastructure Management Manual has been released and now incorporates ISO 55000 amongst many other things including the 2015 Quickguide. Produced by the IPWEA I strongly recommend it if you want to move forward in asset management. The link to the web-site is: http://www.ipwea.org/publications/bookshop/ipweabooksho..
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Have you ever wondered what happens to the Olympic facilities after the games are finished? The findings may shock you. We don’t have to go back too far to find some serious trends occurring. Many of the Olympic facilities over the past 30 years have suffered from severe disrepair. The reasons are many ranging from: Poor long-term planning for the venues; ..
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Well done to John Oliver. He’s summarised Asset Management beautifully. He should get an honourary degree in Asset Management if there was such a thing. Video Links: Short Version (3:24): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CikxgZCGgnI Long Version (21:14): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wpzvaqypav8..
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