Enhancing Operational Efficiency and Sustainability through Strategic Consultancy Services
Key Outcomes
The client, a leading player in the retail real estate industry, sought to bolster its operational efficiency and sustainability efforts across its diverse portfolio of shopping centres. In pursuit of these objectives, the client engaged Oratos Consult, a renowned advisory firm specialising in asset management and energy optimisation solutions. The collaboration aimed to address critical challenges related to asset visibility, operational performance, and energy consumption across selected assets, including prominent locations.
Through a strategic partnership, Oratos Consult and the client embarked on a journey to revamp asset management practices and drive sustainable outcomes. By leveraging advanced analytics and industry expertise, the collaborative effort yielded significant results in various areas:
- Asset gap analysis and planning enhancement: Through a meticulous examination of existing contractor asset registers, crucial gaps were identified, paving the way for improved preventive maintenance planning and enhanced asset management standards.
- Comprehensive asset data and reporting: Oratos Consult structured asset data and reporting in alignment with the client’s requirements, facilitating seamless integration into the MyBuildings platform for efficient management and insightful decision-making.
- Asset condition analysis and insights: Detailed assessments provided the client with actionable insights into asset condition, enabling informed decision-making and strategic maintenance planning to optimise operational performance.
- Asset risk analysis (criticality): By employing sophisticated risk profiling methodologies, Oratos Consult assessed asset criticality and potential risks, equipping the client with proactive strategies for effective risk management.
- Financial planning and whole-of-life approach: Insights derived from comprehensive asset lifecycle cost analysis supported the client in future financial planning, fostering a holistic approach to asset management and informed decision-making.
- Energy performance and asset utilisation ratings: Thorough assessments of energy performance and utilisation ratings led to tailored recommendations aimed at optimising energy efficiency and maximising asset utilisation. This initiative also laid the groundwork for the development of a NABERS roadmap, aligning with the client’s sustainability goals and enhancing overall operational efficiency.
Overview
Oratos Consult partnered with the client to enhance asset visibility, operational performance, and sustainability across selected assets. The project aimed to address challenges such as incomplete asset registers and unavailable documentation, leveraging a data-driven approach for actionable insights.
The Challenge
The client faced several challenges, including incomplete asset registers, unavailable documentation, and limited accessibility to tenant equipment. These hurdles hindered effective asset management and decision-making, necessitating a comprehensive solution to improve asset visibility and operational efficiency.
The Solution
Oratos Consult developed a strategic approach to meet the client’s objectives, focusing on enhancing asset visibility, operational performance, and sustainability.
The solution involved:
- Developing a strategic asset management plan leveraging captured data.
- Integrating critical data into the Facility Management System Platform, MyBuildings.
- Creating NABERS roadmaps for each shopping centre based on tailored, data-driven insights. This efficient execution spanned over a 6-week period in March 2024, supporting the client in achieving sustainability goals and enhancing overall operational efficiency.