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The end of open-plan offices?

Employees in open-plan offices spend far less time talking face to face, as email and messaging soar, a study has found.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Aug 2018

Drones

Energy management focus for 2018 Facilities Integrate Expo

Delegates at the Auckland expo will hear how tighter energy management could cut costs as New Zealand faces looming climate targets.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Jun 2018

Supply Chain

Multi-million dollar development a container hot spot

More than 85 containers are helping keep the NZD $790 million Westfield Newmarket rebuild efficient, despite tight inner-city space constraints.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Jun 2018

Property Market

New management for North City shopping centre

The 25-year-old Porirua mall will keep its on-site staff after a AUD $100 million sale, easing concern for retailers and shoppers.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Apr 2018

Clean technologies

New tool estimates if solar panels are economic

Auckland households can now check whether rooftop solar will pay off, using a free calculator that maps shading and roof angles.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Oct 2017

Property Market

Apartment living sparks self-storage boom

Auckland’s self-storage operators are benefiting as apartment living lifts demand, with average occupancy holding at 90.46 per cent and fees rising 4.18 per cent.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 8th Oct 2017

Facilities management

Lower Hutt takes to the catwalk

Shoppers in Lower Hutt will gain a new drawcard as H&M opens its first Wellington store at Queensgate on 26 October.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Sep 2017

Supply Chain

Provida’s distribution centres offered for syndication

Investors can buy into four North Island warehouses leased back to Provida, with the scheme targeting a projected 8 per cent annual return.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 21st Sep 2017

Education, Learning & Training

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