The Asset Management Council is pleased to announce the current list of sponsoring and exhibiting organisations for the 2011 ICOMS Asset Management Conference.
Thank you for your support of the conference and your commitment to the continual advancement of asset management knowledge and practices.
Sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities are still available leading up to the Conference.
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I recently attended the “Sustainable Infrastructure and Asset Management” Conference hosted by the Australian Water Association, and would like to congratulate the organisers for an enjoyable and excellent networking event.
Sustainability was defined in many ways by the presenters and participants. So what is sustainability, and how does it interrelate with asset management?
I was inspired by the many ideas, concepts and comments that flooded in at our recent exchange meeting weekend (see John Hardwick’s editorial). We have already acted on one of the ideas, to put a blog on the website. With all the developments, meetings and information that our members are generating, we will be able to provide much more timely news.
On the 23 and 24 October 2010, the Asset Management Council held an Exchange Weekend, bringing together the Asset Management Board members, Chapter Chairs or Chapter representatives, and members of the Technical Development Team. The Exchange Weekend, which was held on the Gold Coast, was structured to meet the following objectives:
Asset Management Supporting Maintenance and Reliability
Martin is a maintenance fitter by trade, having begun his career as a maintenance fitter and progressing to roles that saw him accountable for heavy maintenance operations in an organisation of over 600 workers. Drawing on decades of hands-on experience and leadership in maintenance environments, Martin will share real-world examples and practical insights into how asset management can and will support maintenance and reliability. His presentation will highlight the critical connection between strategic asset management and the day-to-day realities of keeping assets performing safely, efficiently, and sustainably.
More Than Maintenance: Unlocking Strategic Value in Public Infrastructure
Maintenance is often seen as a cost to be managed, but in the public works and local government context, it is a strategic lever for delivering long-term community value. Steve’s presentation explores how well-planned, data-informed maintenance and reliability practices are fundamental to achieving asset performance, managing life cycle costs, and controlling risk.
Drawing on asset management principles and real-world examples, Steve will examine how reframing maintenance as an enabler—not an expense—can improve service outcomes, justify investment, and strengthen long-term sustainability. Attendees will gain insight into how maintenance connects with broader infrastructure strategy, and how leadership, planning, and culture shape its success.
Supporting the Next Generation of Asset Management Leaders
Katherine will share her insights and experiences as an emerging practitioner in asset management, addressing key challenges currently faced by young professionals and what they seek to support their ongoing development. In this presentation, she will explore how we can encourage and support emerging professionals to ensure they are well equipped to lead the next era of asset management.
Delivering Quality Maintenance to Maximise Asset Performance
For organisations adopting whole-of-life asset management practices, asset maintenance is no longer solely focused on fixing faults, but rather on ensuring assets are maintained to prevent unscheduled downtime and perform at the required level, as outlined in the asset management plans. High-quality maintenance is essential to achieving this outcome. The application of best practices and modern technologies supports delivering the required level of quality.
