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Asure Software provides its predictions of the top five workplace management trends that will take place in 2013.
The top five workplace management trends for 2013
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How to develop simple tools for effective fire safety system maintenance
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WILL MARSHALL from AECOM shares how information from fire engineers can be used to develop simple tools to provide knowledge on effective fire safety system maintenance.
The impact of poor procurement decisions
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STEVE RONSON from the Fair Work Ombudsman explains the impact of always selecting the lowest-cost contractor.
Synchronised safety: The ins and outs of the model WHS laws
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Facility Management speaks to the Australian Industry Group, Allens and Holding Redlich about whether or not full harmonisation is achievable, and how compliance with the model work health and safety laws can be ensured.
Modern glazing systems versus superstorms
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TIM KEMPSTER, managing director of Wrightstyle Limited, looks at superstorms and their effect on modern glazing systems.
Ongoing commissioning: Two different strategies, their challenges and their benefits
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Two different strategies for ongoing commissioning, and each strategies challenges and advantages are shared by PHILIP DESROCHERS from ADMS Technologies.
Updating the outdated: Bringing a fitout into the 21st C
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The GPT Group shares how it transformed its existing head office in the MLC Centre into a green, collaborative 21st century workplace and realised the highest satisfaction rating among its employees compared to any other office measured in Australia.
Why a better title for facilities managers is 'the director of first impressions'
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JAMES MURPHY, managing director of Pitney Bowes Australia, explains why he believes a better title for facilities managers is ‘the director of first impressions’.
Improving HVAC processes using nanomaterial innovations
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FRANCESCA CROLLEY from Industrial Nanotech imparts how innovations with nanomaterials can improve HVAC processes.
Healthscape [r]evolution: using science, imagination and design to improve healthcare quality
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How science, imagination and design can be used to improve healthcare quality at healthcare facilities is shared by FRANKLIN BECKER from the College of Human Ecology at Cornell University.
How to make informed ongoing commissioning decisions
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OLIVIER ALLARD, a building optimisation expert for ADMS Technologies, explains the KPIs needed to make informed ongoing commissioning decisions: the total cost of ownership, the return on investment and the asset management fund.
How to minimise business interruption after a flood
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Simple measures that can be put in place to plan for flooding and minimise the financial impact that flooding causes.
Working out in the workplace
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An infographic sharing exercises stationary office workers can do to help them get in shape and burn calories while stuck in a cubicle by Compliance and Safety.
The two projects that show why it's getting easier for industrial facilities to be green
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The first two Green Star – As Built ratings for industrial facilities are positive proof that industrial facilities can be truly sustainable, The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) believes.
How changing business processes and technology have impacted the location decision
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RODNEY TIMM of Property Beyond discusses how changing business processes and technology have impacted the location decision.