Keep It Moving! Lifts, Escalators & Moving Walkways.
October 8, 2024
Ensuring the smooth operation of lifts, escalators, and moving walkways is crucial for the safety and efficiency of residential and commercial buildings. Adhering to strict maintenance and inspection protocols can prevent costly disruptions and hazards.
Changes to AFSS – Coming In Feb 2025.
September 6, 2024
New rules for fire safety are around the corner: enhanced documentation, more inspections, stricter competency, tech integration, and higher penalties. Building owners, managers, and service providers—get ready! To start getting ready, you could have a quick read of our summary.
Contractor Management for High-Rise Residential and Commercial Complexes.
August 6, 2024
Managing contractors in high-rise residential and commercial precincts involves strategic risk management, thorough pre-qualification, continuous monitoring, and effective performance management. This article covers contractor risk management and the four stages of contract management.
Easing The Squeeze On Apartment Overcrowding.
July 8, 2024
Overcrowded apartments in urban areas are on the rise – worldwide! Sydney’s, with its shortage of rental accommodation and high rents, is especially prone to this problem – and it is a big challenge for building managers. In this article Matthew Maher offers some actions that can be taken to “ease the squeeze”.
Balconies: They’re Great, Keep ’em Safe.
June 7, 2024
Bringing a touch of the outdoor, sometimes in a spectacular way, balconies are a fantastic and enjoyable part of apartment living. But they need to be treated with respect for safety – disciplined checking, maintenance and adherence to safety protocols ensure balconies can be both Fun and Safe.
Water-Cooling Tower Maintenance – Why It’s Critical.
May 4, 2024
Potential issues are lurking in those water-cooling towers on top of high-rise buildings. Failing to maintain these critical systems can lead to increased costs, operational disruptions and health hazards. Find out compelling reasons for ensuring your water-cooling systems are well maintained.
Annual Fire Safety Statement – 6 Questions Answered
March 5, 2024
Annual Fire Safety Statements can be confusing and difficult to navigate – in this article we answer 6 important questions about this critical aspect of building fire safety.
Preventative Maintenance: A High Priority.
January 9, 2024
Having an effective preventative maintenance regime undoubtedly delivers significant benefits. But failing to properly maintain your property can lead to disastrous outcomes. The conclusion: make preventative maintenance a non-negotiable priority.
Security Systems “Check-Up”
November 14, 2023
Finding – and fixing – any “weak links” in your security systems may make the difference between a joyful Christmas and a stressful one. Running the ruler over your security systems is not as a big a task sounds – especially when you use our Guide and Checklist.
Property, Building, Strata – Which Manager.
June 26, 2023
Strata living involves 3 types of management – Strata Management, Property Management and Building Management. What are their different responsibilities?
A Smooth Move
June 11, 2023
When you’re moving into – or out of – a residential apartment building you face a range of challenges. It is a completely different experience to a simple house move. One is like moving chess pieces, the other like playing checkers – the complexities are several notches more difficult to navigate.
7 Benefits Of A Building Manager
May 26, 2023
Large strata schemes, whether commercial, residential or mixed can garner significant benefits by engaging a skilled building manager. Building managers work with owners’ corporations or strata managers to ensure the property operates smoothly and is well maintained.