Facility Management

Facility Management is Australasia's premier independent magazine addressing the needs of professional building and property managers and their suppliers. Readers are interested in the latest information regarding the operation, efficiency and design of commercial buildings.

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Space sense continuum • FM Workspace360 delves into the importance of space within a building, and the new innovation that is allowing FMs to utilise every available space and understand just how it’s used.

RISE OF THE MACHINES • Automation has long been common practice, but will it make FMs and their employees redundant? TIFFANY PACZEK explores the effect of modern technology on jobs and the facility management industry.

Human-centred design • Despite there being an Australian population that has already proven to be extremely receptive to the benefits of ergonomics, misunderstandings and misrepresentation of the discipline are still rife. SARA PAZELL clears up the confusion.

Complementary service • If there are two things in this world that complement each other perfectly, it’s a system and a regular service agreement to ensure optimal operation, writes GARETH WILLIAMS.

The cam lock comes of age • With the latest evolution for the most humble of security systems, safeguarding your facility’s cabinetry just became a whole lot more convenient, writes STUART SMITH.

A FIRST FOR EVERYTHING • From the colourful world of luxury hotels to the corporate world of FM, Paul Schmeja has seen and done it all. He tells TIFFANY PACZEK about his unique career journey, how he ended up as CEO of a hugely successful company and everything in between.

Smart facilities go smarter • How to secure homes and offices with blockchain and how it can benefit FM.

AI – turn buzz into biz • Are you an AI optimist or pessimist? BAS DE VOS argues for a more pragmatic view of artificial intelligence.

The smart connected building • In today’s ever smarter and more connected world, it’s essential for buildings within the commercial property market to modernise and remain relevant, writes GREG WHIFFIN.

CYBER SAFE • In an increasingly connected and digital world, cyber security is vital for protecting sensitive business information. TERRY HEARN discusses its importance for small businesses and provides a guide to data security.

Waste not, want not • Waste management is an essential part of any facility, particularly those that house food facilities and generate organic waste. The WasteMaster is an innovative technology that’s changing the way buildings can process organic waste, and reducing the impact on the environment, writes TIFFANY PACZEK.

NBN – all it’s cracked up to be? • The NBN is not the only option for internet services, says GEOFF NEATE. He explains how facility managers can reduce complaints about internet building services.

A SANDBOX FOR INNOVATION • Australia has the perfect FM environment to trial some of the innovations infiltrating the industry. ADRIAN BUTTIGIEG explores what makes it so and the role of testing facilities management technology in Australia.

Game-changing technologies in FM • Technology is changing the face of facility management and maintenance practices, and it’s bringing changes to the industry. There are certain innovations that FMs should keep abreast of, writes ARIAN BAHRAMSARI.

Time to take charge • Though uptake of electric vehicles is still currently low, parking facilities with vehicle charging points must be planned for now, because the market will grow and buildings must remain attractive to tenants and the real estate...