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Look out for your workmate – it could save their life
Hybrid & Remote Work

Look out for your workmate – it could save their life

In New Zealand’s construction sector, a simple check-in from colleagues is being urged as a potentially life-saving response to mounting suicide risks.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2019
Five trends in facilities management you should know about
Robotics

Five trends in facilities management you should know about

Sensors, drones and automation are reshaping building upkeep, with smarter systems promising lower costs and better occupant comfort.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2019
Biophilic design for naturally better buildings
Wearables

Biophilic design for naturally better buildings

Evidence from a New Zealand office trial could help landlords justify spending on healthier workspaces, with plants only part of the picture.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2019
Does your building have a Code Compliance Certificate? Expert says ‘probably not’
Risk & Compliance

Does your building have a Code Compliance Certificate? Expert says ‘probably not’

Businesses face safety, insurance and liability risks if they occupy buildings without a Code Compliance Certificate, an expert says.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Aug 2019
Red zoned: How a remote monitoring solution constantly analyses building safety
Software-as-a-Service

Red zoned: How a remote monitoring solution constantly analyses building safety

After earthquakes, managers could know within minutes whether buildings are safe, cutting weeks of waiting for engineering reports.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2019
Tackling climate change is everyone’s duty
Power / Energy

Tackling climate change is everyone’s duty

New draft carbon standards and a new expo zone will give New Zealand building owners practical steps towards net zero by 2050.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2019
Is the Internet of Things overhyped?
Smart Cities

Is the Internet of Things overhyped?

The real gains will come from analytics and workflow software, not from simply adding more connected sensors to buildings.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2019
How the Internet of Things is revolutionising pest control
Smart Cities

How the Internet of Things is revolutionising pest control

Connected traps are letting volunteers and facilities managers monitor pest activity remotely, cutting checks and speeding up response times.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 28th Jul 2019
Large-scale projects to be managed by robots
Robotics

Large-scale projects to be managed by robots

Clients on mega-projects could see fewer overruns as an alliance deploys AI to flag risks earlier and improve decision-making.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2019
Discover the city beneath Barangaroo
Smart Cities

Discover the city beneath Barangaroo

Shared services beneath Barangaroo South help cut costs, save 60,000 litres of water a day and keep nearly 20,000 visitors moving.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Dec 2018
Don’t slip up on office canteen flooring
Facilities management

Don’t slip up on office canteen flooring

Slip-resistant, hygienic flooring is vital in office canteens to reduce injury risks, control bacteria and meet safety rules.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Fri, 7th Dec 2018
Hitting the floor at new whisky distillery
Manufacturing

Hitting the floor at new whisky distillery

The £140 million site will lift production by about a third, while giving visitors a modern showcase of Macallan’s whisky-making craft.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Sun, 2nd Dec 2018
Inaugural Building Information Modelling conference planned
Construction

Inaugural Building Information Modelling conference planned

Government-backed registration for Wellington’s first BIM conference has already drawn more than 150 expressions of interest from the sector.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Nov 2018
Connected services designed to improve elevator and escalator performance
Smart Cities

Connected services designed to improve elevator and escalator performance

Passengers in New Zealand and Australia should see fewer delays as sensor data helps KONE predict faults and cut lift downtime.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Nov 2018
Facilities Integrate 2018 sets the scene for an exciting year
Smart Cities

Facilities Integrate 2018 sets the scene for an exciting year

More than 2,680 delegates attended the Auckland event, as new energy management and smart-building displays drew strong interest from tradespeople.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 4th Nov 2018
Automated gates can spell automated danger
Risk & Compliance

Automated gates can spell automated danger

A child was nearly crushed in less than 45 seconds when an unguarded gate closed around them, prompting a safety alert.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Oct 2018
The Internet Of Things is turning facilities management on its head
Software-as-a-Service

The Internet Of Things is turning facilities management on its head

Facilities managers are facing lower costs and faster fault response as connected sensors and software automate maintenance across buildings.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Sep 2018
Is your building dangerous?
Risk & Compliance

Is your building dangerous?

Occupants and managers are being warned that blocked exits, deferred maintenance and poor compliance can leave everyday buildings unsafe.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Sep 2018

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