Who We Are

APSAS exists to transform the delivery and quality of asset surveys in the built environment.

Meet the Team

Mark Whittaker

A founding member of APSAS, Mark is a respected and high profile figure within the facilities management industry. For the last 3 years he has been Chair of the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) as well as the General Manager at Thomson FM.

Vanessa Mason

Vanessa, one of our founding members, has a strong background in asset management, with over 19 years of experience as the Head of Asset Management at Thomson FM, often also providing expert support to operational projects, CAFM and data management consultancy projects.

Matthew Steptoe

One of the founding members of APSAS and a director of TSA Surveying. With over seven years of permanent recruitment experience both in the UK and international markets, Matthew is a recognised voice in the asset surveying and facilities management profession.

Mark Spilling

Mark Spilling, a founder of APSAS and the Director of Assets55, is an asset management professional and a Fellow of the IWFM. Mark is also an author of the IWFM Good Practice Guide for “Strategic Asset Management Utilising the Value of Lifecycle Asset Information”, and provides creative innovative solutions professional advice and excellent project management on a wide range of extensive asset and facilities projects.

Karl Horner

A founding member of both APSAS and Mobiess, Karl has extensive knowledge and experience in management and consulting in Integrated Workplace Management Systems, CAFM systems, Mobile Application Development, and Field Service Management. Karl is a known figure in the FM’s software sector and is the Managing Director of Mobiess.

Promoting competency standards within the M&E asset surveying profession

Addressing industry challenges and ensuring quality is maintained.

Improving the quality of asset surveying and defining a clear pathway for career progression.