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Australasia real estate sustainability leader

Australasian real estate firms kept the top ESG ranking for a seventh year, though the gap with the rest of the world is narrowing.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Sep 2017

NZX

Arvida boosts retirement village portfolio

The deal will add 110 consented units and lift Arvida’s village count to 29, with future developments expected to boost earnings further.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Sep 2017

NZX

Precinct Properties upbeat on development prospects

Higher occupancy and stronger valuations lifted Precinct Properties’ annual profit as limited office supply kept demand for city centre space firm.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Sep 2017

Facilities management

Keeping dirt and stains off walls and surfaces

Walls and public surfaces could stay cleaner for longer after WACKER unveiled coatings that resist stains, graffiti and posters.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Sep 2017

Customer Experience

Global flexible workspace market booming

Demand for desks is pushing average rates up in London and the US, as flexible workspace expands at double-digit pace worldwide.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Aug 2017

Malware

Unplugging the USB cybersecurity threat

Industrial plants can now log and block USB devices after malware spread via removable media helped trigger outages and sewage floods.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Aug 2017

Robotics

Showcasing the future of smart spaces

Industry professionals will hear how AI, robotics and the Internet of Things could reshape buildings, facilities and urban spaces at an Auckland expo.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Aug 2017

Sustainability

Get graffiti gone for good!

Council budgets could fall as graffiti is scrubbed off coated surfaces with cold water, reducing the need for harsh chemicals and recoating.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Aug 2017

Customer Experience

Love of eating out is a big piece of the future of retail

Retail centres are shifting towards food, social spaces and experiences as shops fight to lure people away from online shopping.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 30th Jul 2017

Customer Experience

Auckland shopping centre rebranded by new owners

Shoppers in West Auckland will see new signage within days as the former WestCity centre adopts a new name and branding.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Jul 2017

Digital Signage

Screen network reaches shopping centre milestone

Advertisers can now reach 1.6 million New Zealanders a fortnight as oOh! expands its shopping centre network to 50 sites.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jun 2017

Energy efficient

Living greenwalls better than fake alternatives

Fake greenwalls may pose fire and allergy risks in offices, as a pioneer urges property managers to choose living walls instead.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 31st May 2017

Energy efficient

Dated office block now an energy-smart show stopper

Occupants in Wellington’s Aorangi House are seeing lower energy use and better comfort after a 1970s block was refurbished for efficiency.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 30th May 2017

Smart Cities

See it all on the shiny screen

Office workers in Wellington will soon see more digital ads as VMO expands its network to 80 screens across 50 New Zealand buildings.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 29th May 2017

Energy efficient

Embedded electricity supply brings benefits

The switch is expected to cut operating costs and lift asset values across Precinct Properties' Auckland and Wellington portfolio.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd May 2017

Disaster Recovery

Global entrance solutions leader enters New Zealand

New Zealand clients will gain 24/7 support for revolving doors and security entrances after Boon Edam struck a nationwide partnership with Commercial and Industrial Doors.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 4th May 2017