The IAM

AM Foundational Thinking Miniseries

This continues the foundational thinking miniseries with an introduction to the Institute of Asset Management (IAM). The IAM was founded in 1994 as a not-for-profit, professional body. Its purpose is: “to advance the discipline of asset management, not only for people and organizations involved in the acquisition, operation and care of physical assets but also for the benefit of the general public”. The IAM seeks: “to ensure the widespread understanding of asset management and the value of good practice for society”.

The IAM specializes in the development of knowledge projects, publications, and services. Included among these are:

• Asset Management – The Big Picture

• Asset Management – An Anatomy

• Asset Management Landscape – Lists 39 critical asset management subjects

• IAM – Subject Specific Guidelines – organized by landscape groups and subjects

• IAM Hot Topics

The body of knowledge IAM maintains and keeps current is a knowledgebase organized by Asset Management Landscape Groups developed by th…