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Ten strategies to maximise workspace utilisation are shared by PAT GOEPEL of Asure Software.
10 strategies to maximise workspace utilisation
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Laundry facility implements green initiatives
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Four-star Green Star laundry facilities are being developed at the Logis Eco Industrial Park in Dandenong South.
Next week is International Green IT Awareness Week
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This year International Green IT Awareness Week, which brings together the global network of green IT professionals with thousands of tech journalists, CIOs, CTOs, IT managers, sustainability professionals, carbon managers and more under one virtual roof, will run from 1 to 7 June 2013.
Thermal performance: The other half of energy efficiency
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How to master the two components making up the thermal performance of a building – the building envelope and air leakage – is shared by MAURICE BEINAT, chief technical officer at ecoMaster.
Beyond mapping: How GIS programs can deliver FM solutions
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Geographic information systems are usually associated with land-use planning and map-making, but TROY NORBERG of Tru-Serve Building Maintenance shares how these programs have moved indoors to help facilities managers run their buildings with ultimate efficiency.
Low-cost solutions for lighting energy savings
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How low-cost solutions were used to produce easy-to-use, effective opportunities in energy efficiency at CBRE’s Adelaide office, which won a state CitySwitch Award, is revealed by DAVID LOW of CBRE.
81 percent reduction in energy use achieved
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In mid-2012, an LED lighting upgrade of NAB House’s two fire stairs was undertaken, achieving an 81 percent reduction in energy use.
How Coles has reduced its refrigeration costs and environmental impact
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How Coles Katoomba has reduced its costs and environmental impact by implementing a new refrigeration system is revealed by BRENT HOARE of the Australian Refrigeration Association.
Cyclone-rated glazing: No room for compromise
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Standards Australia has just upgraded the performance requirements for cyclone-rated glazing. If your building is in a cyclone-affected region, now is the time to assess the structure’s realistic capacity to withstand a super storm, warns JOHN POWER.
How to maintain a solar power system
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A guide to commercial solar power system maintenance is provided by Energy Matters.
Warrnambool City Council's energy efficient street lighting project
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The Warrnambool City Council expects to realise annual savings of over $100,000 at current prices, with the new globes expected to reduce energy usage by up to 68 percent.
High efficiency LED high bay and low bay light range
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A range of light outputs to match user requirements is provided by this energy efficient, modular high bay and low bay lighting range.
Green roof reduces childcare centre's energy needs
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A childcare centre featuring a cutting edge green roof has been opened in Balwyn North in Melbourne.
FM's role in realising facility investments' value
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FM&O Advisors’ TROY GARDNER discusses the role of the facilities manager in delivering a facility’s value to its stakeholders.
LED advice: How to select a quality LED
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Advice on how to select a quality LED is provided by BRYAN DOUGLAS, chief executive officer of the Lighting Council Australia.