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What is a building management system?
Heating, cooling, lighting and the cost of leaving them running. Get to know your BMS and try the controls for yourself.
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Guides and perspectives for building managers, strata committees and facilities teams, from the people building Onsite.
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Building Management 5 minCan browser GPS really detect when a contractor leaves site?
A browser can verify a contractor's location at check-in, but that is very different from reliably tracking when they leave.
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Software Guides 8 minBuilding Maintenance Software for Australia and New Zealand
Learn what building maintenance software does, which features matter, and how to choose a system for planned and reactive maintenance across one building or a portfolio.
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Building Operations 8 minHow to Find a Building Manager in Australia
A practical guide to defining the role, shortlisting building management companies, checking experience and comparing proposals for your building.
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Building Operations 5 minSetting Up Email for a Strata Building
Committee members often use their personal inbox for building business - which makes handover almost impossible. Use a dedicated Gmail for the role, or go further with Google Workspace for the building.
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Onsite News 2 minOnsite wins Start-Up Award at 2026 Proptech Awards for Asset & Facilities Management
Onsite has been named Most Innovative Proptech in the Start-Up category at the Proptech Association Australia Awards
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