Welcome to the Feb-Mar 12 issue of Facility Management, Australia’s premier independent publication servicing the information needs of facility managers and allied professionals in the property maintenance sector.

This issue’s cover feature examines the transformation of Princes Wharf No 1 into a multifunctional marvel. The management of the facility has been optimised due to the innovative refurbishment undertaken, which included the installation of an effective automation system, as well as louvre windows that double up as a fire safety system.

In addition, we are pleased to showcase major features on powered solutions, fitout and fire safety.

POWERED SOLUTIONS
The effectiveness of complex control systems depends on how well they are constructed, commissioned, tuned and maintained. We pass on some practical automation advice.

FITOUT
We cover an independent assessment of the impact of a five-star, environmentally friendly fitout, which verifies the economic benefits and crushes the high cost myth of such fitouts. We also explore how the functionality of an entire facility can be enhanced by a fitout.

FIRE SAFETY
Learn how water wastage during the testing and maintenance of fire sprinkler systems can be avoided cost effectively without compromising on fire safety in this issue, and review the different types of fire safety training, which has become compulsory, that are available.

And much, much more!