Verified

Verified has developed a range of purpose designed forms to record all the results of inspections, tests and defects found during regular maintenance and/or audits. These sheets can either be bound to form a logbook for routine maintenance purposes, or used separately for auditing purposes.

They are designed to be filled out by your service provider during their required task. The technician then removes the original test sheet from the logbook, places it in the supplied self-addressed pre-paid envelope and posts it to Verified on the day of the test.

VERIFIED AWARDED GOVERNMENT GRANT

Verified recently awarded a grant from the Victorian Government to use in the planning for their international expansion.

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VERIFIED TO EXHIBIT AT FMA AUSTRALIA'S IDEACTION‘09

Verified has secured an exhibition booth at FMA Australia’s upcoming 20th national conference, Ideaction ’09. This year the event is to be held in Melbourne at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre during 7-8th May. This year’s theme, Ideas in Action, will focus on how facility managers and facility management organisations have put their theories into practice to create better, more economically and environmentally viable facilities. The theme is designed to incorporate a wide range of topics relating to the FM industry, covering everything from facility planning and design, to workplace productivity and performance and FM technology. The aim is to make the conference valuable to FMs at all levels by providing examples of how ideas have been put into action. Verified encourages all our clients and friends to attend what will no doubt be a fantastic conference.

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THE CLOCK IS TICKING BUT HAVE THE BUILDING OWNERS SET THE ALARM?

The latest ammendment to Victoria's Building Regulations which govern the building owner's responsibilities for the maintenance of essential safety measures has largely passed unnoticed. Few building owners and facility managers are aware of the new obligations being enacted n 13 June 2009.

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Making Sense of Fire Maintenance

The risk involved with relying solely on a contractor to delivery the required fire maintenance for your building safety systems is high. Evidence suggests that the items you are currently paying for are not getting delivered and as the Facility Manager is responsible, it is essential you have systems in place to ensure the work is getting done and meets required standards.

Coles Group continues to be Verified

Verified rounded last year off splendidly with the great news that the newly restructured Coles Group have chosen to continue their strong relationship for a further three years. Coles Group Limited is one of Australia's largest retailers with more than 2,900 stores throughout Australia. With over 350,000 shareholders, more than 165,000 employees, millions of customers and a store in just about every town, they are a part of the fabric of Australian communities.

AS1851:2005 compliance and you

The wider business community is starting to feel the significant impact brought by the introduction of the new Australian Standard AS1851: 2005 (Maintenance of Fire Protection Systems and Equipment). Why? Because there are various legislative and regulatory issues, OH&S, insurance impacts, costs and other matters that lie beyond the technical aspects that affect the decision making of business leaders and property professionals.