Perth talks Value, Improvement and Innovation

Perth Event 22 Feb 2018 Main PhotoOur Perth chapter got together yesterday evening to kick off the first of many events for 2018, this one all about Value, Improvement and Innovation in Asset Management. James Wright (Jacobs) went through some practical examples of how to embed an effective asset management culture in organisations. Ian Moon from the Warship Asset Management Alliance Management Office followed up with exploring the understanding, development, implementation and challenges of Continous Improvement in a defence and industry alliance environment.

Please check out some snaps below, taken through the course of the evening. If you have any of your own to add, please send to info@amcouncil.com.au

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How the Perth chapter rolls

perth7december1Our Perth chapter had much fun with a round of bowls (and a round of drinks) at South Perth Bowling Club last week, as they celebrated the end of another year.

Please check out some snaps below, taken through the course of the evening. If you have any of your own to add, please send to heidi.robinson@amcouncil.com.au

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Sydney farewells 2017, welcomes 2018

sydney6dec1Sydneysiders enjoyed a drink or two and a mingle outside on the Habourview Hotel rooftop terrace while looking out to stunning views of the Harbour and the Bridge last night, as they celebrated 2017 coming to a close. It was great to see AMCouncil National Chair, Dave Daines, all the way from Perth, WA, there as a surprise guest.

Please check out some snaps below, taken through the course of the evening. If you have any of your own to add, please send to heidi.robinson@amcouncil.com.au

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Asset Management Capability and the Value of Asset Management

AMC Perth Nov a1The WA Chapter finished the technical sessions year with a fantastic evening attracting interest from 65 asset management practitioners with which the session exceeded all expectations – standing room only! A great show of interest and support for Asset Management in the West.

After a brief introduction, Sandy Dunn shared the difference between Asset Management capability, compliance and maturity. Next was Ernst Krauss sharing his research on understanding the value of asset management. Keen inerest and discussions continued into the following networking opportunity, where most people stayed to catch up with old acquaintances and to make some new ones. Please enjoy some snaps taken at the event below.

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Learn in your Lunchbreak

Learn at LunchWe’ve now just passed our sixth session in our fortnightly ‘Asset Management in Action’ series, showcasing projects from our Excellence Awards finalists during AMPEAK16 and 17. Thank you to Richard Lu from Sydney Trains, who took the time to tell us all about their project, the development of an Asset Information Submission Guideline, and to Jun Li from Curtin University who talked us through his project on Infrastructural Condition Monitoring.

Our series is able to reach our members far and wide from all around the world, with the benefit of them being able to join in during their lunchbreak from the comfort of their own home or office. Our webinars are able to be accessed by computer, tablet or even smartphone!

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