AMCouncil is seeking expressions of interest from asset management professionals wanting to join a study tour to China, to coincide with the ISO 5500x meeting happening in Nanjing 6th – 10th May 2019.
This trip will provide you with the opportunity to visit a variety of sites to learn, explore, share and compare asset management across industry in an international setting.
The AMCouncil was proud to host a facilitated panel session at this year’s AOG Expo to dicuss ways of improving the identification, evaluation and implementation of energy efficiency opportunities on oil and gas projects. Thought provokers on the panel included: Mary Hackett, LNG Marine Fuel Institute; John O’Brien, Deloitte; Francis Norman, NERA; and Ray Wills, Future Smart Strategies. The future of energy was much discussed. Are we moving fast enough to transform the way we provide energy to the world? Thank to Colby Hauser from Upstream Production Services who facilitated the session before opening up to the forum for some very interesting questions.
A big congratulations to the winner of our AMPEAK competition. We are looking foward to seeing Mary Irwin from Southern Grampians Shire Council soon at our AMPEAK conference this year. We asked what attributes make a good asset management leader? This is what Mary answered:
CIVENEX is a large-scale construction event showcasing the latest projects and opportunities in building & construction in Australia. The event takes place at the Hordern Pavilion, one of the oldest landmarks in Sydney. Pictured is ex Sydney Chapter Chair, Steve Doran, representing AMCouncil at this year’s CIVENEX, spreading the good word about the Value of Asset Management.
The first technical session of the New Zealand Chapter on large property portfolio asset management strategies drew a lot of attention from specialists in that sector. The affordability housing challenges in Auckland is not too different from the other cities such as Tauranga, Hamilton, Wellington, etc. Developing a holistic (systemic) asset management approach as outlined in the ISO 55000 standards has significantly helped resolve some of TRC challenges.
The Melbourne Chapter has had a great start to the year with over 30 keen AMCouncil members and associates who got together late February to discuss challenges in transforming culture and behaviour in asset centric organisations. A discussion was had led by Greg Williams, Executive, Executive Director Asset Performance, Yarra Trams, and Julian Watts, Director Engineering & Asset Management, KPMG.