Infrastructure & Transport

Effective asset management ensures that organizations maximize the value of their assets through strategic planning, maintenance, and optimization. A structured approach supports long-term sustainability, economic efficiency, and compliance with standards such as ISO 5500x.

Asset-intensive organizations face increasing demands to demonstrate asset value, reduce risks, and improve performance. As a result, they must find new ways to optimize asset management, extend the lifespan of existing assets, and implement sustainable investment strategies.

At KPMG, we provide expertise in benchmarking, maturity assessments, and strategic improvement initiatives. We help identify opportunities to extend asset lifespan, optimize maintenance strategies, and ensure compliance with international standards.

Large, strategic infrastructure projects differ from regular projects in their scale, complexity, and management requirements. They often involve substantial budgets, technical and commercial challenges, tight schedules, and significant political and public scrutiny. Effective planning and execution of these projects is crucial to ensuring long-term value, sustainability, and successful implementation.

The majority of costs are incurred during the construction phase, with significant investments in procurement, production, transportation, and construction. As the project nears completion, it often requires the establishment of a new operations organization and a well-defined governance model for operation and maintenance. Additionally, external quality assurance, resource optimization, and compliance requirements are becoming increasingly stringent. Businesses and authorities must ensure that investments are not only economically viable but also support ESG and sustainability goals.

At KPMG, we help optimize large infrastructure projects through strategic advisory services, risk assessments, and the implementation of effective management processes. We assist in establishing operations and maintenance plans, calculating expected maintenance needs, and defining governance frameworks for operations and maintenance.

Successful infrastructure projects require a solid strategy, a well-thought-out investment plan, and a mature approach to project development. Before the construction phase begins, it is essential to ensure that the project is economically viable, technically feasible, and strategically aligned with long-term goals. This involves thorough analyses of financing, risks, regulations, and stakeholder management to maximize value creation.

Large infrastructure investments come with significant economic, political, and societal implications. Without a well-defined strategy, projects may face challenges such as budget overruns, delays, or lack of support. At the same time, investors, authorities, and the public are placing increasing demands on sustainability, ESG integration, and long-term resilience. A carefully developed plan from the outset helps mitigate risks and ensures the project is executed under the right conditions.

With our data-driven approach and industry expertise, we create solutions that help organizations understand the demand for their assets, justify investment opportunities, and account for risk tolerance, resilience, decarbonization, and operational performance —benefiting both end users and future generations.