HID has introduced its Seos Bamboo credentials made from sustainably sourced bamboo instead of PVC. The identity solutions company chose bamboo as it’s a renewable resource that grows quickly and requires less water and pesticides than traditional ca

A study has revealed that plants can efficiently remove toxic petrol fumes, including cancer-causing compounds such as benzene, from indoor air. Previous studies on indoor plants have shown they can remove a broad range of indoor air contaminants, bu

The Andrews Labor Government is moving to fulfil an election promise to spend $23 million providing free period products in public places. Labor has promised to fund 1500 free pad and tampon dispensers at up to 700 public sites, including public hosp

You only have to show most people the iconic shape of the sails and they would instantly recognise the Sydney Opera House. Since the unveiling of the finished structure in 1973, the landmark has come to symbolise not only a vibrant performing arts sc

Major public health emergencies, such as COVID-19 and the re-emergence of the flu, have pushed the workplace dangers of other, highly transmissible blood-borne diseases off the front page in recent times – but they haven’t gone away. We now have more

The standards and legislation for the built environment, although imperfect, are generally designed to support access for people with physical disabilities – whether they have mobility, vision or hearing impairments. The Disability Discrimination Act

For facility managers, most have taken non-traditional career paths. Perhaps it’s the road a little less travelled, or perhaps the profession attracts a certain kind of person. One thing is for sure: you can’t just get by on technical knowledge. Faci

Arecent report from the Property Council of Australia shows that while employees are going back to the office, that number varies by region. Of the major metropolitan areas, Melbourne has the lowest office occupancy rate of 46 percent, while Peth CBD

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly critical to the FM sector. From smart building technology that can remotely control a building’s energy use and automatically detect an unresponsive elevator, to IoT (Internet of Things)-powered air qualit

There are many options for facility managers to consider when choosing the right product, including materials and smart features for both indoor and outdoor blinds. To help us make sense of this niche trade, we spoke to Amelia Taylor, a member of the

When IFMA (International Facilities Management Association) set out to research the state of gender parity in FM, its goal was to understand three important things. One: has gender diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in facilities management change

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Almost three-quarters of CBD-based employees have settled into a weekly routine of working from the office two to three days per week, according to the latest office occupancy survey by the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI). The VCCI

Facilities managers have a lot on their plate; from ensuring the safety of employees and tenants to complying with regulations, there’s always something to be done. Thankfully, new smart building technology can help make their job easier. This articl

In facility management, and across the board, the jobs market is currently shaped and defined by a skills shortage. In his introduction to the ‘Hays Salary Guide Australia and New Zealand 2022/‘23’, Hays managing director for the region Nick Deligian

The ‘great resignation’ in Australia appears to be morphing into the ‘great return’, with many employees rethinking their intentions to leave their jobs. Whether this is due to the simple necessity of putting food on the table and clothes on their ba

Co-working spaces were launching and expanding across major cities everywhere prior to the pandemic. Thanks to technological advancements and changes in the labour market, remote and flexible work had become more commonplace. Freelancers, ‘solopreneu

COVID-19 and building vacancies mean sustainability efforts are more challenging than ever. But what does peak performance look like and how do you get there? Sustainability is at the forefront of more and more conversations today. NABERS is publicis

When ‘office planning’ is mentioned, most people imagine that it is simply a matter of accommodating everything and everyone on the premises. Yet, planning and managing an office involves much more than just finding a place to keep everything. Planni

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Often confused with Information Technology, OT is the focus on behaviours and outcomes. Most control systems employed across industrial and manufacturing installations in the past weren’t networked. The result? Siloed specialised devices, each electr

In Australia alone it’s estimated that building defects can cost the nation up to $2.5 billion annually. PlanRadar’s success is fueled by the demand for the industry to run more efficiently as well as data driven. PlanRadar’s regional lead Bart Crowt

They’ve long been used to tackle odour, dust and germs, but now air purifiers have taken on new importance as workers and students return to physical attendance and COVID-19 cases remain steady. Over the course of the pandemic, it has become clear th

As the interest in smart buildings and related technologies continues to grow, there’s an important issue that shouldn’t be overlooked in all the hype: exactly how can facility managers effectively manage these buildings, and what challenges are they

A good building data strategy should involve a degree of planning for the future and help put measures into place to ensure that whichever piece of the puzzle is being installed or worked on is connected, functional and future integration ready. Obvi