Iain Robinson, BMS Operations Manager at Grosvenor Engineering Group, outlines the potential of the integrated BMS space, with advice for getting implementation right at any stage. Countless advancements have been made in building management technology in recent years. Much of them have to do with the convergence of Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT). These steps forward c
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The pandemic has changed forever the ways we occupy our commercial spaces. A combination of modern technology and better tenant relationships can ensure efficiency in the flexible future. For much of last year, there was a period when virtually nobody was in offices or shopping centres. And we may continue to see such lockdowns regularly. It was, and remains, a challenge for the facilities,
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Breathe Easy Inside: Adios Indoor Air Pollution As Aussies, we see ourselves as outdoor people, but the truth is, we spend 90% of our time indoors. Given the vast proportion of time we spend inside, indoor air pollution is a serious health concern. According to WHO – a shocking 4.3 million people die every year due to indoor air pollution. In many cases – this is avoidable.
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The knowledge, efficiency, safety and financial benefits unlocked by today’s professional audits are too great for facility managers to pass up. Why do you need to know your buildings’ assets? In a 2020 survey conducted in partnership with FM Magazine, readers listed energy management as their number one challenge. Budgetary pressure and extending asset life came in a close second and third, r
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