There are growing advantages in deploying integrated building automation systems and bringing the Internet of Things into the world of facility management.Systems that control building functions such as heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC); security; refrigeration; and lighting have historically operated as standalone entities. They have als...

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A pilot program aims to boost solar panel uptake in apartments by offering a framework to share the benefits.Source:  The West Australian Rooftop solar might be a given for home owners with roof space and a need to reduce power bills, but it gets much more complex when applied to multi-story developments (MUDS). Many apartment dwellers find that there i...

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This week is World Green Building Week. According to the CEO of the Green Building Council of Australia, Rommily Madew, Australia has made giant leaps in green building and sustainability, but there remains an energy deficit in commercial and mixed-use multi-story buildings. The CEO’s comments below highlight the need for adopting innovative idea...

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With extreme weather predicted to increase around the world, facilities can no longer wait to begin resilience planning. It makes sense to be proactive about strategic resilience planning and preparation. Forward-thinking building owners and facilities managers recognise the need to have a plan and get ahead of the issue with due diligence measures, such ...

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Undoubtedly you’ve heard about the Internet of Things (IoT) and the Internet of Everything (IoE). A lot of the information revolves around futuristic claims that are easy to think of as fantasy. However, businesses are implementing IoT projects today. This article shows what they’re doing, and how you and your environment could be affected, and soon...

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