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August 2010 / September 2010
FM Innovations welcomes another new client
FM Innovations® would like to introduce a new client; EW Tipping Foundation. EW Tipping Foundation is a non-profit community service organisation which leads and supports a network of partner organisations. They provide a range of community support services to people with disabilities, children, youth, families and the aged across Victoria. They have purchased WSM Works software to manage their facilities, planned and preventative maintenance works. We welcome them onboard!
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FM Innovations Now Offer Hosted Solution
FM Innovations have introduced a hosted solution for new clients wishing
to utilise our state of the art software. This solution meets the needs
of many businesses, small and large, who don’t want the hassle of
hosting software on their premises and who are looking for lower upfront
risk when it comes to expenditure. By using a hosted software solution
clients gain greater cost control and flexibility.
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June 2010 / July 2010
FM Innovations welcomes 3 new clients
FM Innovations would like to welcome our newest clients: UniSuper, Reece and IAG.
UniSuper have purchased Aperture Visual Information Manager to satisfy their space management requirements and optimise their area usage. UniSuper are one of Australia's largest superannuation funds. Dedicated to all who work in Australia's higher education and research sector they have over 435,000 members and $25.4 billion in assets (at 31 December 2009). FM Innovations looks forward to a longstanding and beneficial relationship with UniSuper.
Reece have purchased WSMenterprise FM-Works and Property Lease Management software to manage their facilities, assets and sites across Australia. Reece is a major public company and Australia's most successful supplier of plumbing and bathroom products. They have been around for over 85 years and with over 400 stores and over 3500 staff, Reece is an Australian icon. FM Innovations is proud to welcome Reece on board.
Insurance Australia Group (IAG) have purchased WSMenterprise FM-Works, Property and Lease Management and Contract Management to look after all of their facilities, properties, leases and contracts. We have developed a hosted solution for them which means that FMI will host and administer the software at our end. IAG operates some of Australia's leading general insurance brands including NRMA Insurance, CGU, SGIO, SGIC and Swann Insurance. FM Innovations looks forward to a long and beneficial relationship with IAG.
FM Innovations Teams up with Traka
FM Innovations has been working with Traka to integrate their intelligent key management cabinets with our Vehicle and Fleet Management Software for some of our tertiary education providers. We look forward to a long and beneficial partnership with Traka as we seek to improve, simplify and streamline our clients business processes for managing their assets. As the Traka key cabinets can be used for vehicle keys, room keys, equipment keys and any other key you can think of, they are ideal to integrate with FM Innovation's WSMenterprise suite.
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April 2010 / May 2010
FM Innovations welcomes a new client
FM Innovations would like to welcome our newest client: Fortescue Metals.
Fortescue is the New Force in Iron Ore and has joined the world's
leading producers of iron ore. Since the Company was formed in 2003, its
extraordinary growth has been unparalleled. Listed in the S&P/ASX 50
share index, Fortescue has firmly established itself as one of the
world's largest producers and sea-borne traders of iron ore. Fortescue Metals are our first client in Western Australia and they will be using the WSMworks module to manage their maintenance, assets and reporting requirements.
WSM 4.6 is realeased
The newest upgrade to the WSMenterprise software has just been
finished and will be deployed to our clients over the coming months. The
most exciting feature of the upgrade is the brand new Contract
Management module. Accessed via WSMplannet the new module allows clients
to manage their contracts through the entire workflow process, from
going out to tender, managing the life of the contract, to reviewing and
renewing contracts. A number of enhancements and fixes for a number of
our modules have also been included in the upgrade.
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Update from Director Kris Greenwood
The last year has seen FMI move up to a new level in the FM & Property industry. We were fortunate in that we did not feel the adverse impacts of the GFC crunch as badly as some, and that is because we adapted to the economic downturn by adapting our marketing approach and product mix.
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February 2010 / March 2010
FM Innovations welcomes another new client
FM Innovations® would like to introduce our newest client; The Salvation Army. The Salvation Army is one of the world’s largest Christian social
welfare organisations with more than 1,650,000 members working in over
110 countries and has been operating in Australia for almost 130 years. They have more than 6,500 officers and staff delivering in
excess of 600 specifically designed social programs across Australia. The Salvation Army will be using
the WSMworks module to manage their
works maintenance requirements and WSMproperty to manage their leasing
and property requirements.
FM Innovations launches their customer service team
FM Innovations® is pleased to annouce the creation of the Customer Service Team. The Customer Service Team has been designed to enhance the value we deliver to our customers through dedicated staff who work closely on each of their projects. This initiative further enhances FM Innovations® reputation for support excellence.
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December 2009 / January 2010
FM Innovations welcomes in a new year and a new client
FM Innovations® would like to welcome you to a wonderful and exciting 2010 and introduce a new client; AMES. AMES is the largest provider of English language and Settlement services in Victoria, in addition to being a major supplier of specialist employment and training services in Melbourne. AMES successfully educates and services over 40,000 people every year providing an extensive range of adult education, training and employment programs to a diverse client community. AMES will be using the WSMworks module to manage their ad hoc and planned preventative works maintenance requirements and WSMproperty to manage their leasing and property requirements.
FM Innovations donates money to Charity at Christmas time
As the Holiday Season is upon us, we find ourselves reflecting on the past year and on those who have helped to shape our business in a most significant way. We value our relationship with all our clients, business partners and readers and look forward to working with you in the year to come. Continuing on the tradition of previous years, instead of sending Christmas Cards a donation is made to a charity. This year we will be donating $250 each to Challenge - Kids with Cancer and Anglicare - I Care program.
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October / November 2009
FM Innovations welcomes two new clients
FM Innovations® would like to welcome two more clients to its expanding portfolio of companies. FM Innovations® is proud to announce the owner 500 Collins Street (Melbourne) and 39 Hunter Street (Sydney), Kador Group, will be working closely with FM Innovations® to further develop the unique WSM Property Lease Management Module. We would also like to introduce Morton and Morton, the only company to win an award every year for the past 5 years and the first company to win Agency of the Year twice (including 2009) at Real Estate Institute awards. Morton and Morton will be using the WSMresidential product to manage their Works maintenance requirements. Both these companies are leaders in their field and will use FM Innovations software to further enhance their organisation.
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August / September 2009
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Innovation with Integration Article
Innovation leading to increase productivity is the fundamental source of increasing wealth in an economy. In today's economic environment, innovation has never been more important and acceptance of it more critical. Economists tend to focus on the process itself, from the origination of an idea to its transformation into something useful and finally to its implementation. Since innovation is seen as a major driver of the economy, especially when it leads to increasing productivity, the factors that lead to innovation are also considered to be critical to decision makers.
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WSM 4.5 Release
WSM 4.5 is ready for release with some fantastic new features. The installation and upgrade process has been made simpler with the WSM setup guide. Enhancements have been made throughout WSMenterprise and WSMindustrial, a new reports management section has been designed, the web portal WSMplanNet has been upgraded, a new Vehicle Management Module designed and much more.
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Latest Client Upgrades
Victoria University Upgrading from Beims to WSMenterprise
Victoria University are upgrading their Works Management system from Beims to FM Innovations WSMenterprise FM-Work. VU have also recently upgraded to Aperture VWS to manage their Space via the Visual Web Server.
Bendigo Regional Institute of TAFE, Contract Management and Vehicle Management
BRIT are currently liaising with the FM Innovations development team to design a new contract management system that will store, track, manage and plan previous, current and future contracts. Vehicle Management is now out of testing and being fully implemented by the FM team at BRIT. Vehicle Management is now available within the WSM software suite. Please contact the FMI head office for more information.
WSM interface integration with Finance One for UMS
FM Innovations has successfully designed a new interface that integrates with accounting package Finance One. This will reduce countless hours of reports and double handling data entry UMS were having. This continues to highlight FM Innovations ability to integrate with other systems on the market.
CQU upgrading to VWS and RRMS
Central Queensland University have recently purchased the Aperture Visual Web Server (VWS) and the Room Relocation Management System (RRMS). VWS will allow CQU to manage all their spacial requirements via the web while the RRMS will significantly reduce time needed to relocate assets within Aperture.
DSE Victoria upgrading to VWS
DSE have just decided to upgrade the the Aperture VWS to manage all their Space requirements via the web. The FM Innovations support team are working closely with the DSE team to ensure all new developments are carefully monitored.
DWLBC SA are going live with their Space Management with Aperture VWS
DWLBC are going live with their Space Management. Director of FM Innovations, Ray Lodge has been overseeing the project and believes DWLBC SA will see significant time and cost savings using Aperture VWS.
Become a home sustainable assesor
The Federal Government recently announced the launch of the Home Sustainability Assessment Scheme (HSAS) and the Green Loans Program. Sustainable Footprint has recently been appointed as a training organisation for the Federal Governments HSAS. More than 1,000 people have undertaken the Home Sustainability Assessor training to become accredited by the Association of the Building Sustainability.
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Ins and Outs of the Disability Discrimination Act
Universal Access means equitable access for all, including people with disabilities, to any aspect of the built environment, services and facilities. The Federal Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (D.D.A.) provides information to people who design, build, own, manage, lease, operate, regulate and use premises about their responsibilities and rights under section 23. Section 23 makes it unlawful to discriminate against people with a disability, or their associates, in relation to access to, and the use of, premises that the public enter or use.
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The case for learning business acumen
In today's difficult economy it becomes more important than ever that each and every person in your organisation understands exactly how your business makes money, how and what they do on a daily basis, contributes to the bottom line and how the decisions they make impacts the profitability of the company, keeping the company strong enough to weather difficult times.
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Green Stars for Indoor plants
From home to car to office and back again - we acknowledge that most office workers spend up to 90% of their lives or in enclosed spaces while commuting. But do buildings create a healthy environment for the people who work in them? The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development suggest that illness - such as asthma and respiratory problems, headaches and allergies - from indoor air pollution are now one of the most acute problems related to building activities around the world.
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Quick Resource Guide - The Handling of Sharps
Keeping staff updated with OHS developments is an integral part of risk management and ensuring employee safety. One constant risk which management must ensure cleaning staff are addressing effectively is the handling of sharps; hypodermic needles, lancets, razor/scalpel blades or any other instrument which could result in puncture injuries or damage to skin.
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June / July 2009
FM Innovations welcomes new client - Box Hill Institute
FM Innovations has recently been awarded the contract to implement a fully integrated FM solution covering Works and Maintenance Management, Space Management and Property Lease Management. Box Hill Institute is one of Australia's premier, multipurpose TAFE institutes that prides itself on its ability to deliver a broader range of Vocational educational and training services. The Institute has 4 main campuses across Victoria, with the Institute's commitment to provide the best facilities underpinned by the $19.5m Elgar Development completed in 2005.
FM Innovations Newsletter - June 2009
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Aligning FM Objectives with your Corporate Governance Strategy
Corporate governance is not just a case of processes, customs, polices and laws affecting the way a corporation is directed, administered or controlled. Corporate governance also includes the relationships among the many stakeholders involved and the goals for which the corporation is governed.
So how does this affect the Facilities Management team within an organisation?
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Achieving Sustainability Ratings and Asset Value in Hotels
This Article first appeared in The Hotel Engineer Magazine page 45 and 47.
Sustainability has already become one of the quickest and most effective commercial initiatives that can be undertaken by any organisation individually, and the country as a whole. Many hotels are now taking steps to improve their sustainability outcomes. At the same time, guests are seeking evidence of environmental responsibility when they choose to stay.
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Happy Birthday FM Innovations
This month FM Innovations turns 12. From day one, Ray Lodge and Kristiana Greenwood started Innovating and filling the gaps in the market. Kris and Ray saw a software need in the Property and Facilities Market that was not being filled by the ineffective and unreliable systems in place or the time consuming paper based methods. FMI wanted to design something that was value for money and true fit for an organisation. Through Aperture and later WSM, FMI delivered a unique software system that takes your facility management objectives, develop key measurable key performance indicators around them and customise a software system that measurably helps you achieve those goals. Determination, commitment to quality and our innovation has put us at the forefront of the industry.
April / May 2009
FM Innovations at Ideaction 2009
FM Innovations would like to thank all the people who visited the FM Innovations stand to make it one of the most popular stands at the conference. FM Innovations theme was designed around Innovation with Integration - Ideas in Action. FMI has successfully integrated with several existing systems across various platforms and functionality for many of its clients. Director of FM Innovations, Ray Lodge presented "Health Check on your Space" with Rosie Bonham from Sydney West Area Health Service. They both covered the logistics of managing one of the biggest Area Health Services in NSW and how Aperture Space Management has been tailored to suit SWAHS requirements.
For more information about the stand and to gain a copy of the presentation please contact us.
FM Innovations welcomes new client - ECS Property Group and 500 Collins Street
FMI welcomes ECS Property Group & 500 Collins Street as their latest client to install the FMI Works Management software. 500 Collins Street is an iconic building as it was the first in Australia to be refurbished whilst fully tenanted to achieve a 5 Star Green Star Rating. FMI is looking forward to working with the FM team to implement their FM software and streamline their reporting covering Works, Asset and Sustainability management.
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Facility Management and Essential Safety Measures News and Updates - April 2009
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Mandatory Disclosure of Commercial Office Building Energy Efficiency
The Commonwealth, State and Territory Governments have recently established the 'National Framework for Energy Efficiency (NFEE), which has proposed the Mandatory Disclosure of Commercial Office Building Energy Efficiency. Basically these regulations proposed would mean that by 2010 the energy efficiency (NABERS energy ratings) of commercial office buildings or tenancy equal to or over 2,000m2 to be disclosed at the point of sale or lease so that buyers and tenants can compare energy efficiency on a 'like for like' basis.
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Rooftop Gardens
A group of young Melbournians is attempting to take climate change through a new program called 'Growing Up', designed to promote rooftop gardens atop inner-urban buildings. As you look out to a vista of concrete-topped roofs of multistory buildings, a number of young business people want to imagine a sea of green, with every available roof space covered in plants.
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ecoglo Products
ecoglo is the "Leading Edge" in the emerging market known as supplemental (or passive) emergency lighting. ecoglo has relied on its innovation and technology to help establish its products in markets around the world. From winning the rights to develop world leading technology for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Buildings to installing blackout beaters in high rise buildings in North Americas East, ecoglo has been consistantly ahead of the competition in product specification and innovation.
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February / March 2009
FM Innovations welcomes new client - Workcover NSW
Workcover NSW have purchased WSMenterprise - Works Management module and the Property and Lease Management module. We look forward to working closely with Workcover NSW to achieve their facility and property management objectives.
FM Innovations Newsletter - February 2009
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Featured Opinion - The Pitfalls of Slipshod Risk Management
Recently I met a facilities manager who was in the midst of a stressful legal battle which stemmed from an oversight which could have easily been avoided. It wasn't altogether his fault, in fact it is fair to say it was his boss channeled vision which bought them to strife. Perhaps the facilities manager wasn't firm enough in what he believed, but for whatever reasons, corporation X had decided to cut their facilities management budget as a knee-jerk reaction to the economic downturn. As a result maintenance schedules have not been kept up to date and an injury has occurred.
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Featured Article - Complete Education and Tertiary Guide and the role of Vocational Education and Training in Facilities
From its largely trade based beginnings, the facility management industry has grown progressively towards a business management focus. Critical to the accommodation of this result has been the number and scope of educational opportunities available for those looking to enter the industry as a career of choice. Since the range of responsibilities and demands being placed on facility managers has also increased during this time, facility managers already in the industry increasingly need opportunities available to upskill and meet the evolving needs of the industry.
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Product Spotlight - Future Switch
You home entertainment and computer systems are never really 'off'. Standby power creates harmful greenhouse gases as well as costing you money. In fact, according to Sustainability Victoria, 10% of residential power is wasted on standby power. All that is about to change. Future switch, the clever plug, sits between your appliance power board or plug and your power point, reducing your greenhouse gases and saving you money. Future switch is operated by a wireless remote button that can be easily placed in a convenient location in your home or office. Its simple to install with no electrician required.
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December/January 2009
FM Innovations welcome new client Wodonga Tafe
FM Innovations would like to welcome our new client Wodonga Tafe. Wodonga Tafe are implementing a full works maintenance management system to manage all their ad-hoc and planned maintenance works. Wodonga Tafe joins several other Tafe and University institutions implementing FM Innovations software to improve their operations.
Kris Greenwood appointed to the FMA Australia Board
Congratulations to Kris Greenwood, Director of FM Innovations, for being elected by the members of FMA Australia to the board. The FMA Australia is the peak industry body promoting and educating the Facility Management industry. Kris recently stepped down as the Chair for the FMA Australia Victorian Branch.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
All the directors and staff at FM Innovations wish everyone an enjoyable and safe holiday season. We look forward to working closely with our existing customers and building new relationships across the Facility and Property Management industries.
FM Innovations donates $500 to charity over Christmas
FM Innovations has continued with their tradition of donating money to worthy charities instead of sending out Christmas cards and presents. This year we have donated $250 to Challenge - Kids with Cancer and $250 to St. Vincent de Paul. This money will go towards helping improve the lives of several children and families throughout the next 12 months.
October/November
FM Innovations Launches the new Evergreen Software Rental Option
FMI is putting together an Evergreen software rental option which will allow companies to implement and run our Property Works management software solution for as little as $650 per month.
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Facility Management and Essential Safety Measures News and Updates - November 2008
Sustainable Footprint
Sustainable Footprint is an energy assessment provider delivering energy, water and transport assessments. They provide advice to assist organisations to create effective sustainable business outcomes.
Commercial Green
DIAMOND ENERGY’S electricity retail arm “Commercial Green” delivers a range of green power options to the commercial sector. Diamond Energy is an Australian renewable energy and low carbon generation company.
Wrap up of the World Sustainable Building Conference 2008 (SB08)
FM Innovations launched WSM Sustainability Management at the Word Sustainable Building Conference 2008 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre between Sunday September 21st - Thursday September 25th to a resounding success.
FMA Australia - Victorian Branch News - November
FMA Australia - Victorian Branch News - October
August/September
FM Innovations welcomes new client, Sydney Western Area Health Service
FM Innovations Newsletter - Facility Management and Essential Safety Measures News and Updates
FMA Australia - Victoria Branch News - September 2008
FMA Australia - Victoria Branch News - August 2008
FMA Australia Awards - Congratulations Kristiana Greenwood and the Victorian Branch
June/July 2008
FM Innovations welcomes new client, Coogee Bay Hotel
FMA Australia - Victoria Branch News - July 2008
May 2008
FMI welcomes new client, UMS
FMI welcomes Savills
FMI welcomes CBRE
FMI welcomes Freemasons Victoria
FMA Victoria Branch News - May 2008
April 2008
FMI welcomes another new client: Regis Aged Care Group
FMI welcomes new client: St Vincents de Paul
FMI Introduces new unique software for Property & Facilities Management Organisations
South West Sydney AHS commissions an innovative space occupancy monitoring system
Savills Australia starts implementation of WSM industrial for the NSW clients
March 2008
New Client: Freemasons Victoria
WSM adapts to new markets
February 2008
East Gippsland TAFE start the rollout of the room booking system
FMI announce the general release of the Visitor Management system
FMI announce the general release of WSM property system
FMI announce the use of SMS alerts in all WSM product lines
FMI announce the release of the WSM Space module
January 2008
UMS switches systems to WSM
FMI expand their flagship software WSM
December 2007
FABS moves forward with new system
November 2007
CBRE rollout Pulse purchase order system
September 2007
Chisholm FM gains accreditation
Rio Tinto opens new office with a new system
Swinburne satisfaction survey
August 2007
Swinburne University utilises bar coding
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