Hospitals stories
Smartphone implementation in hospitals is on the rise in Australia and New Zealand, offering significant benefits.
Most New Zealand workplaces lack air hygiene rules, despite research showing airborne viruses spread far more easily indoors than outdoors.
Supply-chain pressures are rising as New Zealand urges lorry drivers back to work amid Omicron-related staff shortages.
Hospitals, banks and other essential services face rising disruption as attackers exploit cloud blind spots and lean security teams.
Australia’s recovery risks being blunted unless governments shift spending towards social infrastructure, housing and renewable energy.
Public buildings face tighter access controls as coronavirus drives demand for safer, greener entrance systems across Australia and New Zealand.
Routine fire safety checks are being paused in New Zealand as lockdown rules limit work to urgent tasks protecting health, safety and essential services.
Chemical dispensers can cut infection risk and protect staff by improving dilution accuracy, reducing spills and supporting regular disinfection.
Maintenance of fire protection systems is still needed as lockdowns and changed building use can heighten risks, Wormald says.
New roads, rail, schools and hospitals should help address years of underinvestment, though critics question whether USD $12 billion is enough.
Poor housing outcomes and pressure on infrastructure could deepen unless councils, central government and industry align on urban growth planning.
Designers can now visualise secure entrances in their own projects as HTS launches a product realisation service across New Zealand.
Manufacturers are gaining cheaper, safer and lighter parts as advanced plastics replace metal in machinery, buildings and bulk handling.
A US$45 billion city is meant to relieve Cairo's overcrowding, but critics fear the fast-tracked project could become a ghost town.
Health services could face major disruption as officials warn a severe cyberattack is likely, with insurance cover still scarce among firms.
New roads, rail and schools will be funded as the government lifts capital spending by USD $4 billion in Budget 2017.
New Zealand clients will gain 24/7 support for revolving doors and security entrances after Boon Edam struck a nationwide partnership with Commercial and Industrial Doors.
New funding could help replace ageing roads, schools and hospitals while easing bottlenecks for housing and business growth across New Zealand.
Industry leaders say the extra NZD $11 billion in capital spending could unlock private funding for roads, hospitals and housing.
New Zealand taxpayers could face a heavier bill for roads, schools and hospitals unless migrants are charged to help fund growth.
