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Facilities management stories

Optimising today’s workspaces with digital twins
Digital twins

Optimising today’s workspaces with digital twins

Hybrid working is driving up waste and costs in offices, as building managers struggle to predict occupancy and energy demand.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Dec 2022
Murray Robertson appointed new CEO of Downer New Zealand
Recruitment

Murray Robertson appointed new CEO of Downer New Zealand

The change puts more than 10,000 staff under new leadership as Downer prepares for its next phase in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Nov 2022
Opportunity in ‘lesser-known’ trades
Education, Learning & Training

Opportunity in ‘lesser-known’ trades

School leavers could miss out on 2,000-plus training options, with fire detection apprenticeships offering paid skills and no debt.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Aug 2022
Fixing the cybersecurity blind spot in building management
Ransomware

Fixing the cybersecurity blind spot in building management

Smart buildings are exposing heating, lifts and ventilation to hackers as connected systems expand and legacy defences lag behind.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 21st Jul 2022
Asbestos and water blasting not a good mix
Risk & Compliance

Asbestos and water blasting not a good mix

Contractors risk prosecution and hefty fines if high-pressure water blasting disturbs asbestos on roofs or cladding in New Zealand.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 6th Jun 2022
New caretaker for communications infrastructure
Network Infrastructure

New caretaker for communications infrastructure

The eight-year deal will keep 2,600 Chorus sites running and support more than 100 jobs across Programmed’s service network.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Mar 2022
New guidance on using MEWPs in public areas
Risk & Compliance

New guidance on using MEWPs in public areas

One third of fatal or injury incidents involving MEWPs occur in public areas or on highways, prompting IPAF to issue fresh safety guidance.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Mar 2022
Don’t let lights and decorations turn into a festive hangover
Christmas

Don’t let lights and decorations turn into a festive hangover

Safety lapses in erecting festive lights on high streets and shopping centres could put workers and the public at risk, warns IPAF.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Dec 2021

Global Stories

Facilities management stories

Neat strengthens focus on Asia Pacific hybrid work markets
Human Capital Management

Neat strengthens focus on Asia Pacific hybrid work markets

Neat is ramping up its operations in the Asia Pacific, responding to a surge in demand for hybrid work solutions, particularly in Singapore and India.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Nov 2024
Derek Fisk named as mpro5's new Head of Channel
Internet of Things

Derek Fisk named as mpro5's new Head of Channel

Tech firm mpro5 appoints industry veteran Derek Fisk as Head of Channel, aiming to boost its ecosystem expansion efforts and enhance process management operations.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024
AI-driven Proptech revolutionise commercial property industry
Data Analytics

AI-driven Proptech revolutionise commercial property industry

Proptech is revolutionising the commercial property industry, offering solutions to challenges like complex legacy systems and manual processes.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
Infor and SNS empower Lovisa with new warehouse management system
Supply Chain

Infor and SNS empower Lovisa with new warehouse management system

Infor announces that Lovisa, the fashion jewellery brand, has implemented Infor Warehouse Management System at its new facility in Poland.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jun 2023
Fibre optic test equipment market to be US$1,779.9 million by 2033: FMI
Unified Communications

Fibre optic test equipment market to be US$1,779.9 million by 2033: FMI

The fibre optic test equipment market is to be US$923 million in 2023 and is expected to reach US$1,779.9 million by 2033, with a 6.8% CAGR.

By Gaurav Sharma • 6 min read • Thu, 18th May 2023
Optic Security appoints Glenn Shaw as South Australia State Manager
DevOps

Optic Security appoints Glenn Shaw as South Australia State Manager

Optic Security Group has appointed Glenn Shaw as South Australia State Manager and Warren Hillier as Regional Account Manager (Defence).

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Oct 2022
Position Imaging appoints Lucas Carvalho as senior vice president of operations
Human Capital Management

Position Imaging appoints Lucas Carvalho as senior vice president of operations

Position Imaging appoints Lucas Carvalho as SVP of Operations to lead global operations, service, fulfillment, and HR across all business units.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Aug 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Facilities management stories

Honeywell tech powers Peter Mac's AUD $105m cell and gene therapy manufacturing facility
EduTech

Honeywell tech powers Peter Mac's AUD $105m cell and gene therapy manufacturing facility

Honeywell supports Peter Mac's AUD $105M Melbourne facility, Australia's first to commercialise CAR T-cell therapies, with advanced building tech.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
Ricoh Australia introduces 'Ricoh Spaces' for hybrid workplace efficiency
Unified Communications

Ricoh Australia introduces 'Ricoh Spaces' for hybrid workplace efficiency

RICOH Australia launches RICOH Spaces, a dynamic cloud-based platform designed to enhance hybrid work models and streamline businesses, providing analytics for informed workspace decisions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2024