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People Tracking: Just Because You're Paranoid
Issue 45 - September 2008

With current closed-circuit television (CCTV), access control and tracking device technology, it is already possible to track and monitor populations on a giant scale. As these technologies filter down to facility level systems, what should FM's be looking at when it comes to monitoring people moving through their buildings

Keyword
s: City Surveillance, Mobile Tracking, Conspiracy, Citizen's Privacy, RFID Tracking, Wi-Fi Location Tracking, Video Analysis, Real-Time, Integration, Comprehensive Tracking

   
Tapping in to MUD
Issue 44 - August 2008

While organisations are exploring the synergies of "work, live, play" environments in Asia for cross marketing, quality of life and business synergy, there are also a myriad of advantages in clustering utilities when it comes to mixed-use developments.

Keyword
s: Clustering Utilities, Urbanisation, Community, Social Networking, Metropolises, Demographic, Geographic, Environment Credentials, Capitalise, Centralised, Eco-Cities, Sustainability
   
Fit For Fit-Out
Issue 43 - July 2008

2008 has already seen a number of corporate design and build companies set-up new operations in Asia's regional hubs. RFP asks what benefits can these new organizations offer, and how are established companies are adapting themselves to meet the challenge.

Keyword
s: Fit-out, Corporate Interior Business, Localisation, Conceptual Design, Market Maturity, Strat-Up, Regional Exposure, Client's Perspectives, Complacement Incumbent Supplier
   

Paying Lip service to Safety
Issue 42 - June 2008

For too long, provision for safety has been the white elephant in the room for developers, designers, contractors and end-users. Ashford Pritchard asks whether owners and clients are doing enough to protect the workers who build their facilities.

Keyword
s: Construction Safety, Environment, Dangerous Industry, Accidents, Priority, Enactment and Enforcement, Procedure, Life-Cycle Approach, Construction Process, Model Client Framework

   

Building Automata
Issue 41 - May 2008

Building Automation should be acknowledged as a tool that serves the FM industry rather than the other way around. Claire Saeki talks to Albert So, Council Member, Chair of Advisory Board and CABA Co-ordinator, Asian Institute of Intelligent Buildings.

Keyword
s: Automata, Building Automation Systems (BASs), Central Control & Monitoring Systems (CCMS), Open -source technology, BACnets, LonWorks, CCTV, Environmental Factors

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Serious Sanitation
Issue 40 - Apr 2008

Eve
n aficionados of toilet humour will agree that sanitation is a serious matter for the real estate business. And we have become accustomed to the luxury of a flushing toilet and a running tap often overlook the importance of the restroom in commercial real estate.

Keyword
s: Toilet , Sanitation, Facilities, Shoppers toiet,Hygiene, Cleanliness, ISO, Design quality

   

Alternative Energy
Issue 39 - Mar 2008

Keeping China powered is already a challenge. Claire Saeki investigates how one of the world's biggest greenhouse gas emitters is tackling energy generation.

Keywords: Alternative energy, Green, Greenhouse gases, Effective, Efficacy, Ele
ctricity, Renewwable energy, Government, Weather

   
Rebuilding our Urban Heritage
Issue 38 - Feb 2008

As Asia rapidly developing cities, high land values mean that the development potential of a given site inevitably dwarves the value of any existing structures. Accordingly, urban redevelopment has become a byword for the destruction of the old. But does the conservation of urban heritage really have to fall a distant second to the achievement of economic value?

Keywords: Urban, Development, infrastructure, Heritage, Conservation, Urban Planning, Government, Regulations, Renewal, Design, Art

   

Light is Money
Issue 37 - Dec 2007/ Jan 2008

New technology and innovative applications are bringing internal and external lighting to a brand new level in Hong Kong. Jaclyn Liang reports.

Ke
ywords: External Lighting, LED lighting, Retail, Hospitality, Branding, Value adding technology, Environment

   
Risky Business
Issue 36 - Nov 2007


Business continuity planning has become an everyday part of life for business across Asia. Claire Saeki asks if the BCP is worth the paper it's printed on.

Keywords: Risk, Security, Business Continuity Plan (BCP), Facility Management, Stakeholder Groups, Information Technology, Strategic Approach
   
Taking Facility Management Service to the 3rd level
Issue 35 - Oct 2007


The number of stakeholder groups and complex mixed-use requirements make the management of university faclities uniquely challenging. Best way to deal with it? Customer service.

Keywords: Facility Management Service, Stakeholder Groups, Students, Universities, Physical Infrastructure, Strategic Approach, Security
     

Boutique VS Big Brand
Issue 34 - Sep 2007

The booming hotel market in Asia is offering greater varieties for visitors to select the best place to stay while travelling.

Keywords: Boutique, Big Brand, Asia, Booming Hotel Market, Hotel Industry, Rated Brands, Boutique Hotels, intimacy of the Design, Target Market, Professional Practices, Awards, The Novotel Citygate Hong Kong, Jia Boutique, The Luxe Manor

     

5D Design
Issue 33 - Aug 2007


There is much more to successful design than achieving the right look.

Keywords: 5D Design, Touch, Smell, Taste, 5 Senses, Design Feature, Human Problems, Listen, Noise, Smooth, Technology, Real estate, Facilities, brickwork, Designers, Emotional, Impression, Human contacts

     
Engineering, energy, efficiency
Issue 32 - July 2007

With commercial buildings responsible for up to 40 percent of total greenhouse gas emissions, RFP asks the experts about the role of building energy ratings.

Keywords: Emerging Concept, Energy, Building Energy Ratings, Energy Performance Certificate, Energy Culture, EMSD, GreenHouse Production
     
My own private institute
Issue 31 - June 2007

Whether for purposes of training or community the prospect of a region wide end-user only network has raised its head again. RFP has surveyed its viability and opened a can of worms in the process. Claire Saeki reports.


Keywords: Network, Surveyed, Communication, Problems, Establishment, Institute, Training, Overwhelming, Dandy, Responses, Participate, Patronise, Programme, Presentation, Knowledge, Membership, Associate, Full, Affiliate, Students, Publications
     
Building Facilities in China and India
Issue 30 - May 07

With China and India’s startling growth cementing their place as the world’s economic powerhouses, countless corporations are looking to establish in themselves these markets. Anyone involved in these exciting areas needs to be aware of the hurdles that must be overcome.

Keywords: Building Facilities, Eeconomic, Corporations, Environment, Support, Information, Stakeholders, Location, Economy, Experience, Models, Contractor, Systems, Knowledge
     
Establishing your carbon footprint – Part 2
Issue 30 - May 07


This, the second part in our “establishing your carbon footprint” series,
looks at how FMs can raise their profi le, reduce costs and establish the
impact of their company as the global warming discourse heats up.

Keywords: Carbon Footprint, Emissions, Global Warming, Facility Managers, Important, Environment, Transport, Goverment , Policy, Environmental, Impact, Public Perception, Measure, Waste, Credentials, Carbon Dioxide, Neutral, Landfill, Lifestyle


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