Facility Management

Facility Management is Australasia's premier independent magazine addressing the needs of professional building and property managers and their suppliers. Readers are interested in the latest information regarding the operation, efficiency and design of commercial buildings.

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Facility Management

Victorian Government to provide free pads and tampons products in public places

Office occupancy rates stabilise in Melbourne CBD

Study finds plants remove petrol fumes from indoor air

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ChatGPT and the future of FM • The person-centred nature of FM safeguards the sector against being entirely replaced by artificial intelligence, but the advancing technology is still making a profound impact. RUBY KRANER-TUCCI reports.

Inside the Sydney Opera House with building operations manager Dean Jakubowski • The Sydney Opera House means so much to so many, but what – or who – does it take to maintain this architectural wonder 50 years after its construction? We asked its building operations manager Dean Jakubowski.

Design for neurodiversity • Thinking about neurodiversity in the design of spaces is gaining momentum. This will come as no surprise, with 15 to 20 percent of the population estimated to be living with neurodiversity.

Is the four-day work week possible for FMs? • Recent trials of four-day work weeks with the same pay as five days have been hailed a success, and a radical overhaul of Australian businesses could be on its way soon. But will this work for facilities management? Two Aussie FMs debate their opposing views.

The status of Australian women in facilities management • The International Facilities Management Association (IFMA) recently released a report called ‘Women in FM: Trends in the Workplace’. We reflect on the findings from an Australian perspective.

Curtains for everyone: a go-to guide to blinds for any facility • Blinds may seem like one small aspect in the grand scheme of a facility. But the humble blind has a significant role to play in everything from the energy efficiency of a building to the UV protection and comfort of the tenants inside.

How FMs can embrace tech in the era of flexible work • Samantha Fuller explores how tech can help with a seamless transition to hybrid work.

The soft skills every FM needs • Sure, some lessons can be taught in a classroom – but others can only be learned through experience. LIV CROAGH explores which soft skills are needed to succeed in FM.

Cleaning up the risk of blood-borne disease • Just when you thought it was safe to go back to the office, other blood-borne viruses weigh on facility managers. SCOTT WHITTAKER explores the risks, obligations and solutions.

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