workplace technology

Workplace technology has been the cornerstone of office evolution and revolution since the 1980s when personal computers were first introduced into the workplace. Since then, several pieces of workplace technology have continued to revolutionise the way we operate, collaborate and communicate at work.   Workplace Technology evolution   Cloud Computing Cloud computing had a huge…

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Office productivity

The pandemic age has forced us towards a more dynamic, hybrid working environment, we must ask ourselves, how do office spaces affect productivity? It is no secret that our physical surroundings have a large impact on how we feel, think and work. Whether at home or the office, our physical environment can either substantially diminish…

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Office fitout and office refurbishment

As office leasing activity picks up and we welcome a ‘COVID normal’, landlords looking to attract and retain quality tenants are turning to fitouts and refurbishment. With businesses moving to a hybrid model of working, tenants and their employees now expect the office commute to be worth making a trip. Health and wellbeing amenities, social…

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columns in the office

The post and the beam were the very first building technique civilised society ever developed as can be seen in centuries of ‘columns’ throughout the world. From ancient Rome to modern Melbourne, we have looked to the building column for support. But as building technology advanced, with developments in structure design, materials and techniques, newer…

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office cooling

Without a doubt air conditioning is the biggest cost pitfall in a building. Commonly referred to as ‘mechanical services’, we break this down to help all the non-engineers understand what is involved in air-conditioning and what you need to know to save yourself money on office cooling. The ‘Need the Knows’ on Office Cooling and…

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