What Is an Asset Management Plan?
An asset management plan sets out how an organisation will maintain, renew and replace its physical assets over a defined period. This guide explains what AMPs contain, why Australian local governments need them and how public finance capability makes them
What Is Whole-of-Life Costing (and Why Councils Get It Wrong)?
Whole-of-life costing captures acquisition, operating, maintenance and disposal costs across an asset’s full lifespan. This guide explains what it involves, why Australian councils often get it wrong and how procurement teams can build the analytical capability.
Blind Spots for Councils: Why We Need Greater Coordination Between Asset Management and Financial Management
While engineers manage assets and accountants manage finance, local government sustainability is often lost in the siloes between them. Discover the three critical blind spots between asset and financial management, and learn how cross-functional capability can secure your council's long-term
Redefining Urban Access: The 30-Minute City Concept
Discover the revolutionary concept of the 30-Minute City and how it prioritises accessibility and efficiency in urban planning.