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Mould inspection guidelines are shared, and the mould assessment and grading process is explained by DR HEIKE NEUMEISTER-KEMP, DR PETER KEMP, CEDRIC CHEONG and KEVIN WHITE from Mycologia.
Mould risk minimisation: Inspection and assessment
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Why coaching and mentoring are key skill sets for FM success
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KEVIN LOWE from Campbelltown City Council shares his experiences of mentoring staff and younger board members over the years, and offers some advice for successful staff development.
'Intelligent conservatism' trumps charismatic leaders according to study
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Conservatism not charisma is the vital ingredient for a successful leader, a new study claims.
Contract management: The talent it takes
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What skills should a contract manager ideally possess? RODNEY TIMM of Property Beyond delves into the debate.
Fill your gaps: The top 5 gaps in facilities managers' skill sets
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A list of the top five gaps in facilities managers’ skillsets that may need to be filled is provided by RYAN PURKISS, facilities manager and former recruitment consultant.
26% reduction in water consumption for Perth District Courts
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Brookfield Johnson Controls received a Silver Award for reducing water use in Western Australia by 26 percent through the Water Corporation’s Water Efficiency Management Plan (WEMP) program.
AIRAH launches Solar Cooling Special Technical Group
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A Solar Cooling Special Technical Group that aims to develop industry practitioner skills, provide solar cooling information and encourage better communication between stakeholders has been launched by the Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating.
Riggers' Forum to explore how rigging relates to Australia's regulations
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The 2013 Riggers’ Forum will explore and debate this specialist section of the industry and how it relates to Australia’s individual laws and regulations.
Enhanced workplace drug testing
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Workplace drug testing in safety sensitive industries creates a safe working environment, minimises risk and provides accident-related cost savings. Oral fluid drug testing is now available as well as urine testing.
International FM ties: Building a relationship with India
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Facility Management interviews BRIAN PURDEY, associate professor of facilities management for the Institute of Sustainable Development and Architecture at Bond University.
First rate façade maintenance
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ERROL GOLDBERG, managing director of Pall Mall Manufacturing, offers advice on cleaning and maintaining exterior building materials – from windows to solar panels – and how to achieve the best results.
AS 1851-2012 Fire Detection & Alarm Systems seminars
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The Fire Protection Association Australia is hosting a seminar series on AS 1851-2012 Fire Detection & Alarm Systems.
First accredited course to have multichannel retail management as a key component
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Testament to the growing importance of multichannel retail management, the ARA Retail Institute has launched the Diploma of Retail Management (Multichannel).
Cloud increases real estate company's efficiency
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Elders Real Estate has increased its efficiency through the use of cloud-based communication and collaboration tools.
Help desk wins AMP Service Provider of the Year award
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Property Assist Help Desk has won the AMP Service Provider of the Year award.