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The Right Facilities and Maintenance Model

The Right Facilities and Maintenance Model

What type of facilities and maintenance contract model is going to work for your organisation? All portfolios, whether owned or leased, need to be maintained to remain functional and fi t-for-purpose supporting organisational productivity. The maintenance planning, implementation and management of the asset life cycle for the building fabric, finishes and building services includes: responsive

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The Trouble with Outsourcing

Property and facilities management services outsourcing started in earnest in Australia in the mid 90s. Many of these contracts are into their third and fourth generation. By now the market should have evolved into a mature industry with a range of service providers having robust processes and systems, all striving to provide value-for-money excellence. By

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Outsourcing Small Requirements

Outsourcing Small Requirements

The scenario often plays out – a new CEO wanting to cut costs and make his mark in an organisation looks around to find sacrificial lambs. Property and facilities services are often on top of the list (‘what do these groups contribute anyway?’). These corporate support teams are seldom appreciated for their efforts, despite being

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