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Asset Auditing & Advisory
Asset Auditing & Advisory
Visibility: The First Step Towards Strategic Asset Management is Understanding Your Assets
The first step in strategic asset management is understanding your assets (visibility). An audit is essential to enable organisations to proactively optimise operations and make informed decisions, fostering intelligent, sustainable asset management while minimising risks in the built environment. Oratos Consult, equipped with industry-leading expertise and advanced technologies, delivers independent asset auditing and advisory services across all building asset types and technology services.
The first step in strategic asset management is understanding your assets (visibility). An audit is essential to enable organisations to proactively optimise operations and make informed decisions, fostering intelligent, sustainable asset management while minimising risks in the built environment. Oratos Consult, equipped with industry-leading expertise and advanced technologies, delivers independent asset auditing and advisory services across all building asset types and technology services.
Our Asset Auditing & Advisory services include:
- Comprehensive Asset Validation
- Asset Condition Assessment
- Age & Asset Life Cycle Assessment
- Capital Expenditure Recommendations
- Asset Operating Environment Assessment (OER)
- Asset Criticality (Risk) Assessment
- Asset Performance Assessment
- Prioritisation of Asset Replacement
- Strategic Improvement Recommendations
- Asset Tagging
- Digital Twins
- Maintenance Integrity Audits
- Asset Management System Data Integration
Managed Asset Audit Agreement (MAAA)
Stay informed, stay risk-free, stay ahead. MAAA delivers ongoing reporting of asset performance to identify emerging risks–and viable solutions.
The built environment’s continual evolution necessitates ongoing auditing and life cycle management of building services to ensure compliance with safety, sustainability, functionality, and efficiency standards. Oratos Consult addresses this with customised Managed Asset Audit Agreements (MAAA). Through ongoing programmed auditing services and intelligent data management, we empower you to make informed decisions and prioritise investments based on actual performance metrics.
The built environment’s continual evolution necessitates ongoing auditing and life cycle management of building services to ensure compliance with safety, sustainability, functionality, and efficiency standards. Oratos Consult addresses this with customised Managed Asset Audit Agreements (MAAA). Through ongoing programmed auditing services and intelligent data management, we empower you to make informed decisions and prioritise investments based on actual performance metrics.
Benefits of MAAA include:
- Adaptable Asset Management
- Emerging Risk Identification
- Ageing Assets & Deterioration Tracking
- Condition & Reliability Assessment & Monitoring
- Critical Infrastructure Assessment & Monitoring
- Life Cycle Management
- Financial Planning
- Improved Economic Factors
- Intelligent Data Management
- Improved Technology Standards
- Improved Energy & Sustainability Standards
Strategic Asset Management Plan
Meet immediate needs while achieving long-term outcomes with Oratos Consult’s strategic asset management plans.
Oratos Consult is your multi-disciplinary partner in the built environment, collaborating closely with you to assess and advise on the condition, performance, and life cycle of all building services. This includes HVAC, BMCS, Fire, Electrical, Vertical Transport, and Plumbing, encompassing comprehensive plans for asset maintenance, reinstatement, upgrades, replacements, energy efficiency improvements, sustainable practices, and technological advancements.
Oratos Consult is your multi-disciplinary partner in the built environment, collaborating closely with you to assess and advise on the condition, performance, and life cycle of all building services. This includes HVAC, BMCS, Fire, Electrical, Vertical Transport, and Plumbing, encompassing comprehensive plans for asset maintenance, reinstatement, upgrades, replacements, energy efficiency improvements, sustainable practices, and technological advancements.
Our Services Include:
- Asset Validation & Condition Assessment
- Facility Management Contract Mobilisation
- Asset Risk Management Plans & Contingency Planning for Critical Infrastructure
- Life Cycle Planning Management
- Priority Asset Replacement & Upgrades
- Maintenance Plans (Industry & Regulatory Requirements)
- Operational & Capital Financial Plans
- Energy & Sustainability Improvement Plans
- Technology Improvement Plans
Property Risk Management
Technical Due Diligence Assessment
Minimise risk and make informed capital planning decisions
Understanding the potential risks and costs involved when purchasing a property is paramount when determining suitable negotiation strategies and the informed limit of capital investment. We provide comprehensive assessments, including the evaluation of deferred maintenance, repairs, capital expenditure, condition, potential risk and suitability for intended use. This ensures investors have peace of mind and are equipped to make informed decisions, safeguarding against future financial risks related to building services post-acquisition.
Understanding the potential risks and costs involved when purchasing a property is paramount when determining suitable negotiation strategies and the informed limit of capital investment. We provide comprehensive assessments, including the evaluation of deferred maintenance, repairs, capital expenditure, condition, potential risk and suitability for intended use. This ensures investors have peace of mind and are equipped to make informed decisions, safeguarding against future financial risks related to building services post-acquisition.
Our Technical Due Diligence Assessment includes:
- Safety & Compliance Assessment
- Condition Assessment
- Risk Management Assessment
- Deferred Maintenance & Repairs
- Deferred Capital Expenditure
- Asset Reinstatement Costs
- Future Operational & Capital Expenditure Plans
Defect Liability (DLP) Assessment
Avoid unnecessary costs and increase essential safety standards
We provide ‘Defect Liability’ reporting services on new commercial properties across all market sectors in the built environment. This is performed by undertaking an independent audit prior to the expiry of the defects liability period. Failure to undertake an independent audit of your built environment may result in life safety exposure, which can involve major corrective works and result in significant costs for building owners and tenants that could have been avoided. Our specialists will provide a formal review and report on work that does not conform with the contract, approved specifications or minimum statutory requirements.
We provide ‘Defect Liability’ reporting services on new commercial properties across all market sectors in the built environment. This is performed by undertaking an independent audit prior to the expiry of the defects liability period. Failure to undertake an independent audit of your built environment may result in life safety exposure, which can involve major corrective works and result in significant costs for building owners and tenants that could have been avoided. Our specialists will provide a formal review and report on work that does not conform with the contract, approved specifications or minimum statutory requirements.
DLP Assessment includes:
- Defective Workmanship
- Performance & Witness Testing
- Faulty Equipment or Installation
- Work Not Fully Completed
- Non-compliance with Approved Specifications or Performance Standards
- Mandatory Routine Servicing & Inspection (first 12 months)
Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) Compliance and Improvement Assessment
Strengthen safety & compliance standards while lowering operating costs with improved PPM practices
Oratos Consult delivers comprehensive PPM assessments, evaluating your entire portfolio of assets against industry best practices and regulatory requirements. Our specialist teams perform thorough analyses and provide detailed recommendations to improve the quality of your PPM practices. We work across all sectors, benchmarking against the highest levels of essential safety and compliance standards – all while optimising the cost efficiency of your operations.
Oratos Consult delivers comprehensive PPM assessments, evaluating your entire portfolio of assets against industry best practices and regulatory requirements. Our specialist teams perform thorough analyses and provide detailed recommendations to improve the quality of your PPM practices. We work across all sectors, benchmarking against the highest levels of essential safety and compliance standards – all while optimising the cost efficiency of your operations.
Our service covers:
- Evaluating existing planned preventative maintenance practices against industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Highlighting areas of compliance and non-compliance, along with recommended improvements.
- Analysing historical maintenance data and KPIs.
- Identifying potential risks associated with the current maintenance strategy.
- Proposing risk mitigation measures and preventive actions.
- Recommending technology solutions to enhance monitoring, data collection, and assessment while reducing costs.
- Conducting cost-benefit assessments.
- Providing cost-savings improvement recommendations.
Essential Fire Safety Measures (ESM) Compliance
We specialise in property risk management advisory services, ensuring buildings across Australia comply with ESM regulations.
Each state and territory have specific building regulations to ensure occupant and public safety. Adherence to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation is crucial, as building owners and managers are responsible for the health and safety of all occupants and visitors.
Oratos Consult’s highly trained Fire Practitioners and compliance support team provide ESM compliance assessments for fire and life safety systems in buildings, ensuring safety during emergencies. We help you meet statutory obligations and reduce risks to life and property.
Each state and territory have specific building regulations to ensure occupant and public safety. Adherence to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation is crucial, as building owners and managers are responsible for the health and safety of all occupants and visitors.
Oratos Consult’s highly trained Fire Practitioners and compliance support team provide ESM compliance assessments for fire and life safety systems in buildings, ensuring safety during emergencies. We help you meet statutory obligations and reduce risks to life and property.
State and Territory Requirements
- Victoria
- Act: Building Act 1993
- Regulation: Building Regulations 2018
- Compliance Certificate: Annual Essential Safety Measures Report (AESMR)
- New South Wales:
- Act: Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
- Regulation: Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulations 2000
- Compliance Certificate: Annual Fire Safety Statement (AFSS)
- Queensland:
- Act: Fire & Rescue Services Act 1990
- Regulation: Building Fire Safety Regulation 2008 & Queensland Development Code MP6.1
- Compliance Certificate: Occupier Statement
- Western Australia, Tasmania, ACT, NT:
- No certification required
- Industry best practice recommendations only
- South Australia:
- Act: Development Act 1993
- Regulation: Development Regulations 1993, Minister’s Specification SA76
- Compliance Certificate: Form 3 (or SA 59 for some buildings prior to 1991)
Site Safety Assessment
Reduce risk exposure and fulfil WH&S standard of care obligations
Our specialists provide a comprehensive safety report highlighting the existing condition of all safety services, identifying non-compliant issues and outlining best practice recommendations. This will ensure accessibility and working at heights situations in your workplace meet relevant Australian standards, as well as codes and legislation.
Our specialists provide a comprehensive safety report highlighting the existing condition of all safety services, identifying non-compliant issues and outlining best practice recommendations. This will ensure accessibility and working at heights situations in your workplace meet relevant Australian standards, as well as codes and legislation.
Specialised Advisory
Aerial Asset Assessment and 3D Modelling
Fast, accurate asset assessments without manual inspection
Oratos Consult utilises advanced drone technology to provide safe and strategic asset management through Aerial Asset Assessments. This remote method enables highly efficient data collection in complex environments, including hazardous, inaccessible areas, and sites with restricted heights and safety considerations.
Our aerial drones, equipped with 3D modelling capabilities and supported by our software platform partner, conduct comprehensive condition assessments of various systems, including HVAC, plumbing, solar, electrical, safety, and building fabric. These services utilise high-resolution imaging and thermal inspections to enhance the speed and accuracy of assessments, providing actionable insights for informed decision-making.
Oratos Consult utilises advanced drone technology to provide safe and strategic asset management through Aerial Asset Assessments. This remote method enables highly efficient data collection in complex environments, including hazardous, inaccessible areas, and sites with restricted heights and safety considerations.
Our aerial drones, equipped with 3D modelling capabilities and supported by our software platform partner, conduct comprehensive condition assessments of various systems, including HVAC, plumbing, solar, electrical, safety, and building fabric. These services utilise high-resolution imaging and thermal inspections to enhance the speed and accuracy of assessments, providing actionable insights for informed decision-making.
Our specialised services include:
- Due Diligence Assessments
- Hard Technical Services & Building Fabric Condition Assessments
- High Precision Asset Data Collection
- Building Roof Safety and Compliance Assessments
- Thermal Inspections
Energy/Sustainability Audits & Improvement Plans
Maximise ROI while achieving sustainability goals
Oratos Consult provides energy auditing & improvement plans across all building services and sectors. This involves a comprehensive asset assessment of energy usage and system efficiency, which we then use to develop an end-to-end strategy to reach your sustainability and performance goals. With our specialised experience within built environments and all operational asset types, we provide our clients with strategic recommendations to enhance energy efficiency and lower operating costs. Our goal is to work alongside your sustainability vision, delivering clear, actionable roadmaps to continually enhance your assets over time.
Oratos Consult provides energy auditing & improvement plans across all building services and sectors. This involves a comprehensive asset assessment of energy usage and system efficiency, which we then use to develop an end-to-end strategy to reach your sustainability and performance goals. With our specialised experience within built environments and all operational asset types, we provide our clients with strategic recommendations to enhance energy efficiency and lower operating costs. Our goal is to work alongside your sustainability vision, delivering clear, actionable roadmaps to continually enhance your assets over time.
Our service covers:
- Asset Performance, Condition & Life Cycle Assessment: Evaluation of the current condition of each asset, identifying any signs of wear, damage, or deterioration and the remaining useful life for each asset based on its current condition and expected longevity.
- Efficiency & Technology Recommendations: Providing suggestions to improve the efficiency of building and technology services, such as upgrading equipment, optimising controls, or enhancing insulation, to improve energy consumption and operating costs.
- Return on Investment (ROI) Cost Savings: Identifying potential cost savings through reduced energy consumption and improved system performance, calculating the expected return on investment for implementing recommended upgrades or changes.
- Measuring Environmental Impact: Estimating the environmental impact of energy-saving measures, such as reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
- Long-Term Building Performance Benefits: Highlighting the long-term benefits of energy-efficient practices, including enhanced comfort, reduced maintenance costs, and increased equipment lifespan.
Healthy Building Advisory
Improve the Health, Environmental, and Social Outcomes of Your Building
With the rise of flexible work arrangements leading to increased circulation of employees within built environments, prioritising building health is more critical than ever. At Oratos Consult, we apply tailored audit guidelines to assess key environmental health and social improvements for your built environments. This proactive approach mitigates risks and enhances the well-being of occupants and visitors, ensuring a safer work environment for everyone.
With the rise of flexible work arrangements leading to increased circulation of employees within built environments, prioritising building health is more critical than ever. At Oratos Consult, we apply tailored audit guidelines to assess key environmental health and social improvements for your built environments. This proactive approach mitigates risks and enhances the well-being of occupants and visitors, ensuring a safer work environment for everyone.
Our Healthy Building Advisory includes:
- Air Quality, Ventilation, Temperature, and Humidity Management Advisory
- Safety and Security Advisory
- Sustainability Advisory
- Support for Implementation of ASHRAE Guidelines and Other Requirements
- Recommendations to Enhance and/or Improve the Ongoing Health of Your Built Environment while Minimising Risk