Productivity stories
Automation is becoming a priority for commercial real estate firms, even as many still rely on spreadsheets and play catch-up on digital tools.
The trial could cut airport queues and intrusive checks by routing passengers into risk-based screening levels using behaviour and booking data.
FBR’s share price jumped 21 per cent after its Hadrian X robot built a 180sq m house in under three days, signalling possible disruption for builders.
Labour shortages and rising costs are pushing construction firms towards telematics, with 79% already using the software to track fleets and cut fuel use.
Freight delays are mounting as Auckland’s overloaded port and 9-5 warehouse habits strain deliveries, exporters and importers alike.
New rules are set to steer developers towards better connectivity, data use and planning across greenfield sites, precincts and campuses.
Councils could soon use digital planning tools to cut delays and paper work, while blockchain may also reshape property settlements and rentals.
Commercial buildings could soon gain healthier air, light and sound systems as EDGE Technologies and Delos test a shared platform.
Poor culture and boom-bust pressures are driving high suicide rates among New Zealand construction workers, new research suggests.
Small businesses can now draft compliant health and wellbeing rules in minutes, with the free builder designed to save time and cut legal hassle.
Fewer premium floors and stronger demand are set to keep Auckland office rents rising until new supply arrives in 2020.
Facilities managers are facing lower costs and faster fault response as connected sensors and software automate maintenance across buildings.
Workplaces that support mental health can lift engagement, cut absenteeism and improve productivity, according to the Mental Health Foundation.
Delaying climate reform could make New Zealand’s shift to a low-emissions economy costlier, more abrupt and far harder to manage.
A simple five-minute pause at your desk could help ease workplace frustration and restore focus by cutting off constant digital distractions.
A global M-Files survey reveals 82% of office workers blame poorly managed information systems for reduced productivity, urging a shift to modern solutions.
Reckon One customers can now link to over 1,000 apps on Zapier to streamline processes, reduce repetitive admin and save time.
Confirmit has introduced a range of fresh new functions to its platform, building on the solutions launched earlier this year.
For the eighth year, SAS is a leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for data integration, reflecting market shifts to metadata-driven and hybrid solutions.
Improving employee experience is vital to boost engagement and productivity, finds Gallup. Research from Qualtrics reveals three steps businesses can take.
