In this episode of Infrastructure Matters, we’re joined by Megan Finnie, Senior Asset Manager at Fulton Hogan and Director, IPWEA NSW & ACT. Megan brings a unique lens on the future of public works, blending academic expertise with frontline experience. We explore workforce challenges, climate pressures, and the role of storytelling, mentoring, and systems thinking in modern infrastructure planning. Megan shares honest reflections on attracting the next generation, creating safer and more inclusive workplaces, and the value of green infrastructure in community design.Whether you're a young professional or a seasoned practitioner, this episode offers thoughtful strategies on capability-building, leadership pathways, and making infrastructure work for communities today and tomorrow.

In this episode of Infrastructure Matters, host David Jenkins sits down with Lunda Asmani, President of the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), and Ashay Prabhu, International Advisor to GFOA and Co-Founder of Modelve, for a deep dive into the intersection of finance, infrastructure, and asset management.

Together, they explore how the United States is addressing its growing infrastructure deficit, the evolving role of finance professionals, and the critical importance of long-term capital planning. From municipal bonds to resource shortages, this episode bridges global lessons from Australia, Canada, and the U.S., uncovering how collaboration between engineers and finance leaders is transforming communities. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on funding mechanisms, ESG standards, AI in public finance, and the next generation of infrastructure professionals.