Energy Management – Efficiency in Hot Water Systems
Hot-water production is the generally the second highest energy consumer for residential facilities. (Behind HVAC) The number one priority to reduce energy use in hot-water production is to replace...
View ArticleEnergy Management – Driving Efficiency in Lighting
A well-lit environment is essential for the safety of occupants within any built environment. Lighting typically represents around 12 – 17 per cent of the total energy consumption in a residential...
View ArticleThe Building Manager and ‘Conflict of Interest’
Definition: A conflict of interest (COI) occurs when an individual or organization is involved in multiple interests, one of which could possibly corrupt the motivation for an act in the other. In any...
View ArticleDoes Your Risk Management Strategy Include Data Loss?
Risk Management has traditionally been a process of identifying risks associated with physical objects, assets or people. In today’s world though, Intellectual Property and Electronic Records are...
View ArticleTertiary Education and the Building Manager
As you may be aware, the role of the facilities or building manager has evolved immeasurably in recent years. This continued evolution of industry highlights the increasing need of tertiary training...
View ArticleWhy benchmarking is one of the most powerful tools available to an asset manager
What is benchmarking? The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) defines benchmarking as “a continuous and systematic management process that measures work processes, protocols and...
View ArticleConducting Maintenance Work Safely
Description: This article discusses best practice methodology for contractor management in the workplace. Conducting Maintenance Work Safely When coordinating maintenance tasks the employer has a...
View ArticleUnderstanding the role of various stakeholders in Strata Title Buildings
Description: this article identifies the various stakeholders and outlines their varying interests in the Strata space Strata title in NSW is typically the creation of a small community which although...
View ArticleThe Façade – what you need to consider
Definition: The exterior surface of a building that looks onto a street or open space. An outward appearance that is maintained to conceal a less pleasant or creditable reality Hopefully the latter...
View ArticleThermal Imaging (Infrared Scanning)
What is Infrared Scanning? Infrared scanning identifies the transfer of infrared heat radiation from an object. It provides the means to scan the thermal emissions of various surfaces and display an...
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