New tool estimates if solar panels are economic
A new tool is available to help Auckland households and businesses work out whether it makes financial sense to install solar panels on their roofs. Continue →
Browsing: Facilities Management
Apartment living sparks self-storage boom
The increasing number of apartment dwellers is driving corresponding growth in Auckland’s self-storage market sector. Continue →
Simply Group make Deloitte’s business awards finals
Two Simply Group businesses have been named as finalists in Deloitte’s Fast50 2017 regional awards. Continue →
Shipping containers come ashore in Southland
The largest provider of shipping containers in Australasia has opened an office in Invercargill to meet growing demand for container building solutions and portable storage in Southland. Continue →
Lower Hutt takes to the catwalk
One of the world’s largest fashion retailers is to open in Lower Hutt. Continue →
Australasia real estate sustainability leader
Australasian real estate companies and funds outperformed all other regions for the seventh year in succession, according to a global benchmark for environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance of real assets. Continue →
Arvida boosts retirement village portfolio
Arvida Group Limited is to purchase three more retirement villages for some $160 million. Continue →
Precinct Properties upbeat on development prospects
Listed commercial property investor Precinct Properties New Zealand is confident of the future having lifted annual profit 17 per cent. Continue →
Keeping dirt and stains off walls and surfaces
Global chemical giant WACKER has developed several novelties for dirt-repellent treatment of mineral surfaces. Continue →
Global flexible workspace market booming
Flexible working is becoming one of the major success stories for the commercial real estate sector, according to the first international comparison of the sector. Continue →
Unplugging the USB cybersecurity threat
The little connectors can cause big cybersecurity trouble at plants and businesses big and small
USB malware has taken power plants offline, downed turbine control workstations, and caused raw sewage floods. Continue →
Showcasing the future of smart spaces
How will the massive advances being made in technology today affect the buildings and urban spaces of tomorrow? Continue →
Get graffiti gone for good!
Rare would be a local body in New Zealand that does not have a problem with graffiti or tagging. Continue →
Love of eating out is a big piece of the future of retail
The future of retail will be driven by the need for increased social connections and the unique experiences, particularly those offered by food and beverage, according to international retail experts. Continue →
Screen network reaches shopping centre milestone
oOh!media has expanded its full motion digital and classic advertising network in New Zealand to 50 major shopping centres following new agreements in Hamilton, Christchurch and Auckland
The 50-centre milestone confirms oOh!’s Continue →
Living greenwalls better than fake alternatives
A greenwall pioneer has warned of the hidden dangers of using fake greenwalls instead of living plants. Continue →
Dated office block now an energy-smart show stopper
Forty-six-year-old Aorangi House in central Wellington has achieved a ‘market-leading’ NABERSNZ base building rating demonstrating an energy performance over 50 per cent better than an average New Zealand office. Continue →
See it all on the shiny screen
Outdoor advertising specialist VMO (Val Morgan Outdoor) has extended its network of digital office tower screens to Wellington and now has 80 screens on 50 buildings in New Zealand
The company is also going small a year after launching the concept on this side of the Tasman, and more obviously so to office workers, as it targets a new and potentially bigger market in corporate lobbies. Continue →
Embedded electricity supply brings benefits
Multi-utility solutions provider Simply Group has overhauled electricity supply systems across the entire Precinct Properties’ portfolio in a significant conversion and implementation exercise
Simply Group was commissioned by Precinct Properties in a 12-month process to roll out embedded networks across its 14 commercial properties in Auckland and Wellington, via its subsidiary company Tenco. Continue →
Global entrance solutions leader enters New Zealand
A global leader in architectural revolving doors and security entrance systems, Boon Edam, is further extending its operations in Australasia through a partnership with leading New Zealand door installation and service company Commercial and Industrial Doors
Boon Edam Australia Managing Director Michal Fisher says the two companies will partner nationally in the sales, installation, maintenance and retrofit of the entry technologies of Boon Edam, which has dozens of Fortune 500 companies among its global clients, including some of the world’s largest firms. Continue →