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| Abbreviations Used in Property & Real Estate
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| Kylie Rowlands, Manager, has compiled a number of very good list of websites that contain abbreviations used in the property and real estate industries. (HENDRY)
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| New Sustainable Planning Act
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| Norman Bergin, Manager Building Surveying, reports that Queensland Government’s new Sustainable Planning Act 2009 (SPA) came into effect on 18 December 2009. SPA replaces the integrated Planning Act 1997 (IPA). SPA includes new rules for writing planning schemes, as well as new assessment processes and approvals. (HENDRY)
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| BCA Illustrated - Your Guide
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| BCA Illustrated provides the BCA online with over 3000 illustrations, issues, explanations and 15000 knowledgebase links. We now provide 'technical' industry links that contribute further to explaining the clause you are viewing. Our first major update in 2009 is the easy to use Help Centre, walking users through the basics to advanced parts of our service.
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| BCA 2010 Information Seminars
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| Norman Bergin, Manager Building Surveying, advises that the ABCB is running Seminars on the updates to the Building Code of Australia 2010. Users of the BCA need to know how the updates will affect your work.
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| Hydrants and On-Site Water
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| Kylie Rowlands, Manager, advises that the Department of Infrastructure and Planning has issued a building news flash titled ‘Fire hydrant installations – using on site water storage tanks and pumpsets”. The newsflash covers AS2419.1:2005 Fire hydrant installations, Part 1 System design installation and commissioning.
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| Essential Services Update
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| Derek Hendry, our Director, provides a regular ‘Essential Services Update’ article to a national facility managers magazine titled ‘Facility Perspectives’. State based and national articles will be of interest to those responsible for the life safety features in a building. (Facility Persp.)
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| Building Fire Integrity a Basic Guide
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| Andrew Powell, Manager Safety Measures in our Queensland office, advises commercial building owners and managers that various state regulations and legislation specify differing requirements for mandatory testing, inspection and maintenance of essential safety measures. The following article is generic information on building fire integrity. (EPS)
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| How far should a tread go?
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| The size of stair treads may not be as safe as they appear; radii at their front and rear edges might reduce the tread depth to below that necessary for reliable foot support and thus contribute to the risk of falls. Hendry Group’s consultant, Rod Hunter of Hunarch Consulting, discusses the implications for stair design and modifications. (Hunarch)
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| Fire Stopping - Guide
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| Andrew Powell, Manager Safety Measures, has compiled from the Hendry Knowledgebase articles on fire stopping. These guides provide specific information on fire stopping relative to the BCA, Standards, Installation and maintenance. A list of companies providing fire stopping along with fire test data is included. (EPS)
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| Saving Water Under Pressure
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| There are important considerations when reducing water pressure, particularly in multi-unit, commercial and industrial plumbing. When water pressure is lowered, there is generally an improvement in water and energy conservation. This has caused a surge in the use of water pressure regulators in recent years. (Plumb. Conn.)
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| Developing an Asset Management Strategy
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| Why have an Asset Management strategy? Or maybe the question is, what is an Asset Management Strategy? We all have strategies of some sort in our business environment. The old adage of “if you fail to plan you plan to fail” could equally apply to the concept of strategy. If you don’t have a strategy your strategy… (Hotel Eng.)
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| The New National OHS Laws
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| The recent release of model legislation to establish national Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) laws represent a significant step toward ensuring that all Australians enjoy equal protections and safety standards in the workplace, as well as providing greater certainty for employers and employees. (Facility Persp.)
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| Property & Facility Management Software
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| fmXpert is a fully integrated Property and Facilities management system. Using the latest technology this system provides a simple user interface, web access, and mobile technology. Key features include Lease Management, Asset Management, Job Management and Document Management.
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| FMA Adopting IFMA Credentialing Program
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| FMA Australia Director and International Credentialing Committee (ICC) Member – Steve Jones provides thoughtful and insightful responses in connection with FMA Australia adopting the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) Credentialing program. (FMA)
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| A Sterile Solution to Water Wastage
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| Hospitals are by necessity significant water users. A new connection method for sterilising systems is set to save hospitals an average of 4,400L per day. The public health benefits of plumbing are never more apparent than in hospitals, but along with the expected quality of medical care… (Plumb Conn)
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| High-Rise Fire: Evacuation
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| A fire begins on an 18-storey apartment building in Melbourne. The fire alarm sounds at 3.30am. While some residents don’t even wake up, others fight to sleep against the alarm. A lot of people aren’t sure what to do, and stay in their apartments waiting for further instruction. (FPA)
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| Safe Work Australian Newsletter
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| Andrew Powell, Manager Safety Measures, reports that Safe Work Australia has published its first edition of 'The Safe Work Australia'. The publication focuses on key issues in occupational health and safety (OHS) and workers’ compensation matters and provides an update on the work of Safe Work Australia.
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| rmXpert - Booking Resource Needs
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| Announcing an exciting new product to manage all your resource booking needs, rmXpert will manage all of your resources and equipment simply and efficiently. It can manage meeting rooms, sporting events, bus time tabling, equipment access and more. All your resources managed on line, approved on line with automatic notifications to keep everyone informed. Introductory price includes software, installation and training.
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| WRMC Endorses WH and Safety Act
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| National OHS laws will become a reality, following the Workplace Relations Ministers’ Council (WRMC) decision to endorse the model Work Health and Safety Act. The model Act was submitted by Safe Work Australia and incorporated a number of amendments proposed as a result of consideration. (SafetoWork)
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| Safety Alerts for Insulation Installers
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| Kylie Rowlands, Manager, advises that by the 1 November 2009, all Queensland insulation installers, whether or not operating under the Australian Government’s Home Insulation Scheme, will be required to take additional electrical safety measures as provided in the Electrical Safety (Installation of Ceiling Insulation) Notice 2009, to protect themselves and Queensland householders. (HENDRY)
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| Mapping of Overland Flood Paths
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| Norman Bergin, Manager Building Surveying, advises that Brisbane Council has recently completed the mapping of overland flow paths in Brisbane. This mapping, plus information about all other known sources of flooding, has been compiled in a Floor Flag Map.
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| A Case In Design Negligence
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| A claim was brought against the builder, developer, project manager, building surveyor, architect, building inspector, corporate surveyor, body corporate, and two individuals who were wrestling on the landing and caused the plaintiff to fall over a balustrade 935.5mm high above the landing. (BDAV)
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| Glossaries Bushfire
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| Kylie Rowlands, Manager, has compiled a number of very good websites that contain a glossary of bushfire terms used in the industry that building developers and consumers should be aware of. Eg. CFS, VIC and EESA. (HENDRY)
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| Keeping Out the Embers AS 3959-2009
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| The immediate adoption of Australian Standard 3959-2009 gave limited time for manufacturers to prove the validity of fire-rated materials. Recent approvals in roofing and window systems will bring confidence to the industry and consumers alike. (Bldg Conn)
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| BCA Illustrated - Your Guide
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| BCA Illustrated provides the BCA online with over 3000 illustrations, issues, explanations and 15000 knowledgebase links. We now provide 'technical' industry links that contribute further to explaining the clause you are viewing. Our first major update in 2009 is the easy to use Help Centre, walking users through the basics to advanced parts of our service. (HENDRY)
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| Going Green with Home Security
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| For a long time home automation has focused on style and not substance, conjuring up images of high-tech theatres that feature the latest gadgets but as it becomes more important for home automation to be both impressive and functional… (Conn Home)
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| AIRAH Best Practice Guidelines
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| AIRAH has issued the AIRAH Residential Air Conditioning Best Practice Guideline sets out industry best practice guidelines for the selection, installation and maintenance of residential air conditioning units. The guideline addresses issues such as energy efficiency and air conditioner noise in a clear and concise manner. (AIRAH)
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| Best Practice Guide to Lighting
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| Kylie Rowlands, Manager, advises ResourceSmart has issued ‘Energy Efficiency Best Practice Guide to Lighting’. Lighting can be responsible for up to 60% of energy costs. This Guide to Lighting is a step-by-step guide to improving energy efficiency in lighting systems.
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| Guide to the Sustainability Planning Act
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| Norman Bergin, Manager Building Surveying, reports that new planning and development resources relating to the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 are now available on the department’s website. Eg. IDAS forms, guidelines for approvals, mastered planned areas, priority infrastructure plans etc and fact sheets.
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| Water Saving: Flushing Mechanism
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| A flushing mechanism that claims to save enough water to fill Sydney Harbour each year while facilitating the drainage system is finally set to be adopted Australia-wide. Plumbing Connection reports on Drainwave, an invention that could solve the dry drain problem. (Plumb Conn)
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| BCA 2010 - Webcast Energy Efficiency
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| To assist the consultation process, the ABCB Office, in conjunction with the Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts (DEWHA) has prepared an information webcast featuring the Consultation Regulation Impact Statements (RIS) on the proposed Energy Efficiency Provisions for BCA 2010. (ABCB)
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| How 'Green' Is My Chemical
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| Once upon a time when you pictured green, you pictured rolling grassland, not cleaning chemical. However with climate change and the green revolution, all that has changed and chemical manufacturers are striving for a new, greener image with environmentally friendly products. But just how green are they? (ABSJ)
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| Racing ahead in the Sunshine Coast
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| New regulations on the energy efficiency of air conditioners will impact of the industry nation-wide, but has Queensland jumped the gun by introducing its own minimum requirements? Around 70% of Queensland households have at least one air conditioner, and this ‘typical’ household uses 27%... (Plumb Conn)
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