Energy from waste (EfW) is an emerging technology that seeks to maximise the value from waste as a resource. It has clear benefits to society, making the world greener through reducing landfill and increasing the effectiveness of the circular economy.
We are currently experiencing the largest ever construction build of infrastructure in many states across the country. Australia’s focus on delivering projects in the built environment as a pathway to recovery post COVID, means delivering excellence in infrastructure, roads, construction and transport. Understanding, managing, and optimizing the asset base sustainably in this environment is essential for success.
A collaborative partnership has been established between the Asset Management Council (AMCouncil) and the Centre for Professional Engineering Education (CPEE) to create a course to meet current industry needs delivering best practice, resulting in the launch of the new four unit Graduate Certificate in Asset Management in 2021. This program directly addresses upskilling in the area of infrastructure and roads, with the two core units being 'Asset Management Principles' and 'Economics of Financial Management'.
Road safety is a crucial element of public infrastructure and in South Australia, over $100 million1 has been allocated towards the maintenance and upkeep of major thoroughfares.
Digital tools are becoming an increasingly beneficial element of asset management. Digital asset management can be approached in many different ways: an entire system designed from the ground up, or stand-alone tools that help diagnose when an asset needs maintenance or to provide alerts regarding breakdown and failure.
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