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A Heartwarming Christmas Celebration at Prima Tower 2024
This year, Prima Tower once again played host to a truly joyful and festive Christmas celebration, bringing together residents, owners, and the wider community in a heartwarming display of holiday spirit. The event, organised by Connect Facilities in partnership with Melcorp Strata and the OC Committee, was a wonderful opportunity for neighbours to connect, celebrate,...
Read moreA Heartwarming Christmas Celebration at Prima Tower 2024
This year, Prima Tower once again played host to a truly joyful and festive Christmas celebration, bringing together residents, owners, and the wider community in a heartwarming display of holiday spirit. The event, organised by Connect Facilities in partnership with Melcorp Strata and the OC Committee, was a wonderful opportunity for neighbours to connect, celebrate,...
Read moreHow Post-Occupancy Evaluations Shape Future Building Construction Management
In the construction landscape, the completion of a building is only part of a broader process of building management and use. How well does the building function for its users? Does it meet its performance goals set out during its design? Post-occupancy evaluations (POEs) hold the answers to these questions and more. Aside from being...
Read moreThe Impact of Smart Technology on Modern Building Project Management
Not even a few decades ago, building amenities and their capacity to house users were limited by the functional boundaries of the technologies they accommodated. While they did serve their purpose, they possessed minimal capabilities for adaptation or response to flexible lifestyles, work habits, day to day obligations or evolving work responsibilities. Gradually, single and...
Read moreTenant-Centric Approaches in Build-to-Rent Management: How Flexible Lease Terms Improve Retention
Amid increasing preferences to property ownership and alternative approaches to renting, a powerful strategy within more tenant-centric approaches that many successful landlords have explored involve the affordance of flexible lease terms. For modern Australian renters, who are increasingly seeking adaptability and control in a market that has rapidly metastasized beyond their cost of living, rigid...
Read moreWhy Risk Management in Building Construction is Crucial for Every Build Project
The latest statistics from Safe Work Australia report that in 2022, 195 worker fatalities were recorded, with 27 occurring in the construction industry. For most construction firms, this is a significant concern, yet it is only one of the many risks they encounter. Construction is inherently a risky business. Businesses in this industry face many...
Read moreGeospatial Technology for Enhanced Facility Management Services
In today’s management landscape, integrating new technology is crucial in preserving efficiency and effectiveness. Geospatial technology is one example of such innovation, as it uses geographic data to improve real-time monitoring and decision-making. The team at Connect Facilities explores for more on how geospatial technology may improve facility management services, including its uses and benefits....
Read moreA Memorable Evening of Fine Dining for a Noble Cause
Connect Facilities recently had the pleasure of organising an exclusive dinner for twelve winners who participated in the Chef George auction at the Connect with Connect charity event held in April. With an extensive culinary background working in some of Melbourne’s premier restaurants, General Manager George Zakhour led the team in crafting a bespoke dining...
Read moreImproving Tenant Satisfaction Through Effective Building Management
According to a 2018 global tenant survey by the CBRE Group, a commercial real estate and investment firm, findings show that building management was the highest-rated factor for tenant satisfaction. With this in mind, properties that aim to be a step ahead of their competition should look toward improving their tenant satisfaction efforts. In this...
Read moreHow Building Management Elevates Sustainability Of Your Property
Are you concerned about the environmental state of the world? As issues such as climate change, pollution, resource depletion and environmental degradation become ever-pressing concerns in the modern century, whether or not the operations we run and amenities we use are sustainable as an increasingly necessary consideration to make. Enhancing sustainability in the building landscape...
Read moreThe Reliability of Concierge Services | Insights From Connect Facilities
Like many other sectors, competition is pushing businesses to innovate to keep their edge – and in real estate, a great way to set yourself apart from your competitors is to offer a unique amenity, and concierge services are one of them. In this article, we’ll explore how a concierge service enhances tenant experience, streamlines...
Read moreOutsourcing vs. In-House Facility Management Services: What’s Better?
Facility management is a key component of successful business operations. It allows buildings to maximise their operational efficiency and boost staff productivity while minimising downtimes, mainly by offloading administrative burdens so that you’re able to bring your attention to other areas of your business. Often with the strenuous tasks of managing amenities on top of...
Read moreReflecting on Connect with Connect 2024
This year’s Connect with Connect event not only met but exceeded all expectations, marking a milestone in our community-driven charity efforts. The annual event, held at the scenic Rochford Wines in the heart of Yarra Valley, welcomed over 100 guests, all united by a common cause – to support the young heroes of Little Dreamers....
Read moreShould You Hire Facility Management Services For Your Business?
Since the 1960s, Australia has experienced a healthy urbanisation rate, leading to the creation of various industries and businesses. However, while businesses expand, their ability to manage these complex systems will inevitably lag behind and spiral out of control. This problem prompted an increased demand for building and facility management services. Where by Connect Facilities understand...
Read moreElevating Workspaces: How Connect Facilities Transforms Facility Management into a Strategic Asset
Did you know that in today’s business world, the effectiveness, security, and sustainability of work environments are no longer just operational considerations but also strategic ones? With the ever-changing needs of workspaces and the growing significance of health and environmental standards, facility management has moved from a background operation to a leading strategic approach. Connect...
Read moreCommon Challenges in Build To Rent Management – How to Overcome Them
Understanding the Model Of Build To Rent Build-to-rent (BTR) apartments or properties are housing complexes designed, constructed, managed and maintained by developers. Apart from other property models, developers would not sell the housing units but retain their ownership. Thus they lease these homes to tenants and undertake substantial management as well as upkeep responsibilities. The...
Read moreThe Gift of Giving: Christmas At Prima Tower 2023
Prima Tower recently hosted a heartwarming Christmas event that not only brought joy to residents but also supported a meaningful cause. Collaborating with Connect Facilities and Melcorp Strata, the festive gathering aimed to strengthen community bonds while extending a helping hand to The Smith Family, an savoured dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty through...
Read moreMeet Angelo Xerri – Connect Facilities, Regional Facilities Manager
Delve into the distinctive qualities that distinguish Connect Facilities in the realm of facilities management. Our steadfast commitment to delivering personalised services tailored specifically to your property sets us apart from the competition. Acquire valuable insights from Angelo Xerri, as we touch base 12 months on, from walking in to the Connect Facilities doors for the...
Read moreKey Statistics in Facilities Management taken from: The Latest Sustainability In Facilities Management Statistics Unveiled
Welcome to the dynamic realm of facilities management, where sustainability has emerged as a central focus and concern. The responsible utilisation of resources and the protection of our planet rely significantly on how we manage our facilities — whether it’s minimising waste, conserving energy, or ensuring a healthy indoor environment. Understanding the statistics related to...
Read moreUnion Quarter Spotswood – A Build-To-Rent Triumph
This dynamic mixed-use development, comprising The McLister Apartments and The Hobson Apartments, is currently in progress. Designed to accommodate over 500 residents across 334 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, it seamlessly integrates with retail spaces, forming a vibrant Town Centre that is poised to set a new benchmark in Melbourne’s west. At Union Quarter Spotswood,...
Read moreEV Charging Integration and Adoption at Camberwell Village
The global trend towards the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is on the rise. The global trend towards the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is on the rise. The United Kingdom and France have announced plans to ban new sales of petrol and diesel cars by 2040, followed by Sweden and Scotland in 2032, and...
Read moreChallenge Cancer’s Junior Camp
As a result of our first annual Connect with Connect event in February, Connect Facilities were able to fund Challenge‘s Junior weekend camp for children affected by Cancer. Connect Facilities General Manager, George Zakhour and the team had the pleasure of attending the event which was held in June. Attending the Junior Camp allowed us to meet...
Read moreHabits, Traits & Actions of a Superb Building Manager
Habits, Traits & Actions of a Superb Building Manager: Understanding the significance of a high performing building manager, and why they’re a necessity. It’s now 3 am, and you continue to hear the apartment above having a fiesta, sprinkled in with the sound of shattering glass bottles bursting like a piñata – down the bin...
Read moreThe Craft of Customer Support: Qualities Every Great Concierge Must Have
I have a question – what does service mean to you? Is it an exchange or a transaction? If it is, let me change your mind. Alternatively, if a service is something that knows no bounds to provide stellar success, then you most likely have a good concierge. A great concierge can dictate the culture...
Read moreHow Connect Facilities is Revolutionising Facility Management: Boosting Efficiency and Productivity
Enhancing Efficiency and Productivity: The Evolution of Facility Management in Australia Facilities management holds immense importance as it oversees the seamless operation and maintenance of physical assets, infrastructure, and services. Over the years, Australia has experienced a remarkable transformation in this domain, hightened by the imperatives of cost optimisation, sustainability, and heightened productivity. This article...
Read moreConnect Facilities is proud to announce the official launch of our annual fundraising celebration, Connect With Connect
What is Connect With Connect? Connect With Connect aims to ignite connections with likeminded people from the corporate word to the charity space. Through social activities, the experience will foster new relationship, raise charitable donations and become an annual celebration. In February 2023, Connect Facilities partnered with Challenge, a local charity that supports children and...
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