The Ultimate Guide to Facilities management
A curated Australian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Facilities management.
What to know about Facilities management
Facilities management sits at the intersection of buildings, people, technology and operations. Stories under this tag explore how workplaces, campuses, retail sites, hospitals, warehouses and other facilities are being run more efficiently, safely and sustainably. Readers will find coverage of day-to-day concerns such as maintenance, compliance, security, energy use, visitor management and workplace design, alongside the wider shifts changing how property and operational teams make decisions.
A recurring theme is the growing role of automation, AI, robotics and connected systems. From robots assisting with inspections and routine tasks to digital twins, smart sensors, predictive maintenance and cloud platforms, these articles show how facilities teams are moving from reactive work to more data-driven operations. The tag also highlights practical lessons around hybrid workplaces, space utilisation, access control, cybersecurity, health and safety, and decarbonisation, making it a useful place to understand both the pressures facing facilities leaders and the tools they are using to respond.
Australian Facilities management News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
A timely message for World Manufacturing Day: Switching to electric is only half the job
Electricity alone will not slash emissions from commercial buildings unless HVAC systems are continuously optimised after installation.
Data unlocking the 'most under-rated safety control'
Procurement choices can shape workplace risk long before a worker arrives on site, as Australia's safety experts warn of gaps in visibility.
Sodexo expands Ricoh tech rollout across Australia
The wider deployment will help keep printers, video calls and network gear working at remote mine sites and offices across Australia.
Pronto adds AI tools to Xi ERP as it marks 50 years
Built-in generative, predictive and agentic features aim to cut manual work and sharpen forecasting for more than 1,500 Pronto Xi users.
Why AI will define the next generation of stadium security and operations
As crowds swell and costs rise, venue operators are turning to AI to spot risks sooner and keep events running smoothly.
Nearmap builds AI moat from 20 years of aerial data
Property insurers and planners are tapping recurring aerial captures as Nearmap turns 20 years of imagery into AI-driven property data.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Facilities management
Featured News
Trusted identity cuts across physical and logical systems
Unified identity systems can cut admin overhead and shrink attack surfaces as remote work and cyber threats blur physical and digital access.
Nearmap builds AI moat from 20 years of aerial data
Property insurers and planners are tapping recurring aerial captures as Nearmap turns 20 years of imagery into AI-driven property data.
Expert Columns
A timely message for World Manufacturing Day: Switching to electric is only half the job
From Clipboard to Cloud: Why manual temperature checks are a food safety gap of the past
The future of autonomous security
Why AI will define the next generation of stadium security and operations
How CPS 230 will indirectly impact manufacturers through their customers and suppliers
The energy advantage: The next growth opportunity for Australia and New Zealand
The hidden operational risk behind eCommerce growth - and how to fix it
Unlocking intelligence with access control
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Facilities management News
Logitech links office air quality to 3pm productivity slump
Rising carbon dioxide and VOCs in enclosed meeting rooms may be dulling workers' focus long before the end of the day, Logitech says.
Mercury Security flags cybersecurity gap in access control
Cybersecurity features are missing from nearly a third of access controller systems, leaving firms exposed as cloud and AI demands rise.
Co Connect joins Google AI accelerator for Australia
Its offline safety app for mine workers will be sharpened with Google help, as Co Connect joins a 15-startup AI cohort.
AI buildings cut energy use by up to 22%: Schneider
The technology could save building owners thousands in annual utility bills while cutting emissions far faster than the AI systems themselves.
Ayla launches Dealer Hub for connected device networks
Manufacturers can now monitor dealer-installed devices across sites, aiming to cut service delays and spot faults before customers complain.
Octave names S-OIL & Coupang as APAC award winners
The awards spotlight software use that is helping operators cut downtime and improve engineering data reliability across Asia-Pacific industries.
Australia work readiness checks lag in high-risk sectors
Only 15% of organisations can confirm worker readiness in real time, leaving high-risk sites exposed to safety and compliance gaps.
Gallagher spotlights visitor management at Sydney expo
Australia's security buyers are turning to tools that link visitor processing with access control, and Gallagher drew strong interest in Sydney.
Eptura expands AI across workplace & facilities ops
The update could help organisations cut downtime and make better use of space as Eptura ties AI to workplace, asset and real estate data.
Logitech adds 10 Spot integrations for smarter workplaces
Office teams can now automate room bookings and adjust air-quality controls as Logitech links Spot data to 10 workplace platforms globally.
PlanRadar launches AI agents for project workflows
Manual follow-up on construction and property projects could be cut from hours to minutes as the software rolls out automated task agents.
Retailers widen security role beyond loss prevention
Security teams are increasingly being used to improve efficiency, safety and compliance as retailers seek more value from ageing systems.
WP Engine opens Smart Search AI to all WordPress sites
Search on WordPress sites could get sharper results as WP Engine widens its semantic tool beyond hosting customers, aiming to lift conversions.
SafetyCulture rebrands as Mitti in frontline software push
The shift reflects a bid to bundle operations software and insurance for 80,000 organisations as frontline work becomes more data-driven.
Mobile wallet access expands at Melbourne office tower
Thousands of tenants and visitors at 101 Collins Street now use phones for entry, cuts access administration from days to minutes.
Programmed centralises vendor data with Boomi platform
The overhaul gives more than 18,000 vendors a single governed record, cutting duplicate compliance checks and manual re-keying across systems.
Gallagher launches Kenai visitor management platform
The cloud-native system could help organisations manage visitors, staff and workplace operations from one platform, while boosting compliance and response.
Magic launches postcode buyer density tool for B2B
Trials cut media wastage by up to 30% as the postcode-level analysis helps B2B marketers focus spend on higher-value buyers.
Asana unveils AI work suite for human & agent teams
Australian businesses may struggle to keep up as Asana expands AI across workflows, with only 14% having scaled it organisation-wide.
OutSystems honours AI leaders in 2026 innovation awards
Customers are already saving time and millions as the awards spotlight AI tools moved into day-to-day operations across logistics, banking and public services.