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 image of temperature distribution. This reveals possible problem areas […]
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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 electric storage hot-water systems. If you upgrade to a gas-boosted solar […]
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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 does not apply to your building or facility! […]
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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 variant is size can be as much about managing persons […]
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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 legal obligation to ensure the workplace and environment are safe. There are five elementary areas […]
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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 situation, so there is significant potential to make savings. […]
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What is benchmarking? The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) defines benchmarking as “a continuous and systematic management process that measures work processes, protocols and services for the purpose of organizational comparison and improvement.” What does this mean? The ability to […]
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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 industry, there is a responsibility to ensure […]
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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 potentially one of the most important sources of information that holds secrets, useful […]
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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 for practising facilities and building managers. What are the […]
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