Features

November 2011 – In early 2011, Southern Cross Protection partnered with the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) to conduct an Australian-first study into the security concerns of small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) across Australia… and the findings indicate some worrying attitudes.

November 2011 – Australia’s private security industry – and its crucial relationship with public police agencies – has been examined for the first time in a ground-breaking university study.

October 2011 – High-performance, energy efficient glass is just the ‘tip of the iceberg’ as far as technological innovation is concerned in the glass and glazing industries, writes NIGEL CARPENTER from the Australian Glass and Glazing Association (AGGA).

October 2011 – When it comes to up-to-date exterior lighting, writes ALISTAIR ROBERTSON, Australia is not that far behind the curve in terms of technologies and applications.

October 2011 – It’s time to admit that large open plan offices are an overwhelming failure, writes JOHN POWER. Australia’s office workers deserve better than stuffy, raucous, noisy children’s playgrounds as workplaces.

October 2011 – Following a multi-year upgrade, the world-famous Vatican Apostolic Library is once again open to scholars and visitors. And the precious books and manuscripts onsite are safer than ever thanks to a new security system.

October 2011 – Cleaning expert GREG WHITELEY says the human race is fighting a tough battle against bacteria – and people should not take victory for granted.

October 2011 – Many cleaning product manufacturers and service providers claim to adhere to ‘green cleaning’ principles, writes HARTLEY HENDERSON, but there is no dedicated independent rating system to establish or uphold benchmark standards across the sector.

September 2011 – An enormous variety of storage equipment is now available to suit a wide range of needs – from sophisticated warehouse stacking systems to designer commercial office installations. What are the right solutions for you? HARTLEY HENDERSON investigates.

August 2011 – Partnership and shared risk were the keys to success during a recent green cleaning project in an inner Melbourne local council, writes BRIDGET GARDNER (pictured right) from Fresh Green Clean.