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02 Mar 2025 at 10:00 PM
How to manage apartment complex exterior painting projects
Apartment complex exterior painting might not seem like the most glamorous project on a Strata Manager’s to-do list,...
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02 Feb 2025 at 10:00 PM
7 key considerations for choosing the right strata painters
Strata living is becoming increasingly common in Australia. According to the recent Australasian Strata Insights...
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08 Jan 2025 at 10:00 PM
How to find good tradespeople you can always rely on
Running a busy facility means juggling endless maintenance tasks, but with limited time and budget, staying on top of...
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01 Dec 2024 at 10:00 PM
Expert tips for managing your maintenance budget
Facilities managers know all too well that maintaining quality while controlling costs is a balancing act that requires...
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31 Oct 2024 at 10:00 PM
A room-by-room guide to choosing the perfect hotel interior colours
Imagine walking into a hotel lobby that instantly makes you feel at ease — relaxed, but with an underlying energy that...
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21 Oct 2024 at 10:00 PM
Avoid costly repairs with preventative maintenance plans for schools
It’s no secret that a well-kept physical environment fosters a safe, attractive and conducive learning space. A...
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27 Jun 2024 at 11:00 PM
EWP services explained: your guide to effective use
In commercial painting, reaching high ceilings and other challenging areas has never been easier thanks to Elevated...
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17 Jun 2024 at 11:30 PM
Your complete school maintenance checklist
School maintenance isn't just about keeping the lights on and the halls clean; it's about creating a safe and conducive...
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07 May 2024 at 12:00 AM
How Higgins Coatings embraces family business values
When it comes to commercial painting, tight timelines often have to be balanced with the demand for a high-quality...
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30 Apr 2024 at 12:00 AM
Inclusive school design principles for vibrant, welcoming schools
Gone are the days when schools were designed on a one-size-fits-all basis. Today, educators increasingly recognise the...
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03 Apr 2024 at 02:02 AM
How colour can impact your hotel guest experience
To ensure your hotel attracts new and repeat clientele, you must find the delicate balance between flair and function....
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03 Apr 2024 at 02:01 AM
Top 5 hotel paint colour palettes for 2024
First impressions are critical in hotels and paint colour is a pivotal factor in creating an inviting and memorable...
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06 Mar 2024 at 08:50 PM
Your seasonal maintenance checklist to protect your property
As the seasons change, so do the maintenance needs of commercial properties. From blistering summers to frosty winters,...
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15 Jan 2024 at 08:32 PM
The psychology of hotel colour schemes
Over the last few years, the definition of guest experience has taken on a new, more complex meaning. Where previously...
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14 Nov 2023 at 12:56 AM
Hotel preventive maintenance tips to extend the life of your paintwork
It’s always better to be proactive rather than reactive, and hotel upkeep is no different. Not only does hotel...
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24 Oct 2023 at 02:46 AM
Your 4-step guide to successful heritage building restorations
Heritage buildings are not just historical artifacts; they are a testament to the rich cultural and architectural...
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08 Sep 2023 at 02:12 AM
3 ways to save money when hiring professional painting contractors
Are you considering a fresh coat of paint for your property? Well, like most trade services, hiring professional...
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11 Aug 2023 at 06:38 AM
How your hotel paint project can add up to five-star reviews
From the moment a guest enters your hotel lobby, you want them to feel a sense of warmth, comfort and ease. Excellent...
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22 May 2023 at 03:07 AM
How to maintain painted walls to extend their lifespan
Have you recently completed paintwork on your commercial property? Once the paint dries, it’s essential to properly...
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17 Apr 2023 at 12:44 AM
Top 3 commercial design trends to leverage in your property
Keeping up-to-date with the latest design trends is crucial for commercial facilities managers. Not only can design...
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15 Feb 2023 at 06:03 AM
How to improve hospital safety with a painting project
It shouldn’t come as a surprise that health and safety are of paramount importance in any hospital or healthcare...
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15 Feb 2023 at 04:37 AM
Repainting hospitals: much more than just an afterthought
If you were to draw up a list of priorities when it came to revitalising a hospital or healthcare centre, there are...
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21 Nov 2022 at 10:53 AM
5 steps to planning a painting project in an operational hospital
Organising painting works in an operational hospital is always challenging for facilities managers. Not only do you...
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04 Nov 2022 at 12:31 AM
How building culture plays a pivotal role at Higgins
When you look at successful organisations, they typically have one thing in common – they’re committed to building...
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11 Sep 2022 at 11:32 PM
Maintain your sustainable school with these painting solutions
A sustainable school starts with the products you use to maintain your learning facility. By selecting eco-friendly...
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02 Aug 2022 at 05:02 AM
How to restore paintwork after water damage
From heavy rainfall to damaging floods, towns and communities across Australia’s eastern seaboard have been exposed to...
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08 Jun 2022 at 09:04 AM
Why you need safety toolbox talks for painting contractors
Worksite safety toolbox talks improve the level of safety on a job site by keeping team members informed and aware of...
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13 Apr 2022 at 01:55 AM
Need-to-knows for painting aged care and retirement villages
When selecting a painting contractor for aged care and retirement village facilities, there are important criteria that...
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13 Apr 2022 at 01:55 AM
Contractor workplace health and safety in aged care and retirement villages
Having contractors on your aged care or retirement village premises is a complex but necessary part of ensuring the ...
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12 Apr 2022 at 12:05 AM
The importance of preventive maintenance in retirement villages
Seeing to the needs of an entire retirement village can be a daunting task. With a million and one things on your mind...
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11 Apr 2022 at 11:33 PM
Aged care maintenance ideas to uplift your buildings and property
Moving into an aged care facility can be a difficult and emotional time for elderly people. Compared to retirement...
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04 Mar 2022 at 08:56 AM
How you know it’s time to repaint commercial buildings
Owning, operating and managing a commercial building requires maintenance to not only hold its value but also add to...
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16 Feb 2022 at 05:17 AM
The ultimate guide to different types of paint coatings for commercial use
There are many different types of paint coatings that are used for different materials that need protection from the...
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29 Nov 2021 at 11:17 PM
Everything you need to know about eco-friendly paint
With the concern for environmental sustainability growing, many building managers are prioritising green products and...
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11 Nov 2021 at 06:18 AM
The environmental and health benefits of low VOC paints
Sustainable building practices are on the rise as many companies look for solutions that are environmentally and...
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31 Aug 2021 at 04:44 AM
How to prepare surfaces for painting in commercial buildings
When preparing surfaces for painting in your commercial building, it’s essential that the different types of substrates...
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23 Aug 2021 at 09:00 PM
Contractor safety checklist: 4 questions to ask before you hire
No matter how experienced you are as a Facilities Manager, nor how small or straightforward the job that you’re...
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22 Jun 2021 at 06:04 AM
5 tips to choosing the best commercial paint colours for your property
As a commercial property manager, it’s up to you to ensure your property always looks its best to help attract and...
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20 Apr 2021 at 03:56 AM
5 strategies for attracting commercial tenants
Now that workers have warmed to the benefits of remote work, many are keen to continue working from home at least...
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23 Mar 2021 at 11:10 AM
4 steps to an effective commercial painting maintenance plan
Commercial property and facilities managers are facing the familiar challenge of shrinking budgets as occupation rates...
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22 Mar 2021 at 09:00 PM
6 ways to add value to your school and increase enrolment fees
Contributions from parents and the community are the largest revenue source for Australian independent schools, making...
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24 Feb 2021 at 09:00 PM
How heat reflective paint improves energy efficiency in buildings
Improving energy efficiency in your commercial or strata buildings through products such as heat reflective paint is...
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09 Feb 2021 at 12:47 AM
Paint warranty vs workmanship warranty: what’s the difference?
One of the most important items to discuss before hiring a commercial painting contractor is warranties. In the...
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17 Dec 2020 at 11:00 PM
The perfect preventive maintenance checklist for commercial properties
Planning for the financial and operational future of your commercial property can be time-consuming and tedious,...
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25 Nov 2020 at 04:37 AM
8 factors that determine the cost of commercial painting projects
Understanding the cost of commercial painting projects can be challenging when requirements vary so greatly from one...
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10 Nov 2020 at 09:00 PM
Psychology of colour & productivity: Commercial office paint colour ideas
Choosing interior paint colours can have a significant impact on the satisfaction of your tenants. The colours you...
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27 Oct 2020 at 12:14 AM
3 impressive strata painting and maintenance projects to inspire your next look
Each strata painting and maintenance project comes with its own unique highlights and challenges, however there are...
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21 Oct 2020 at 12:13 AM
2020 Australian strata statistics every strata manager should know
Notice an uptick in millennials in your buildings? It’s no surprise as the latest data showing apartment dwellers are...
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07 Oct 2020 at 12:12 AM
Your guide to the trending strata colours of the 2020s
One of the biggest decisions to make when embarking on a strata painting and maintenance project is the colour scheme....
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29 Sep 2020 at 11:00 PM
School maintenance and COVID-19: Key considerations to remember
Every school business manager knows that staying on top of maintenance requires careful planning and preparation,...
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06 Aug 2020 at 03:29 AM
How to manage contractors on site during COVID-19
Managing contractors on-site always requires preparation and forethought to ensure that the job is completed smoothly...
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20 May 2020 at 10:00 PM
How sanitising surfaces stops the spread of harmful germs
In the midst of a global pandemic, effective infection control is at the forefront of people’s minds in ways rarely...
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29 Apr 2020 at 10:00 PM
7 steps to protect your people from the spread of germs
Most Australians are now hyper-aware of how easily harmful germs can be transmitted throughout their community, whether...
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01 Apr 2020 at 09:00 PM
School maintenance: How often should you inspect your paintwork?
Painting maintenance is a key component of any comprehensive school maintenance plan. But how often should you inspect...
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04 Mar 2020 at 09:00 PM
Paint colours to avoid when preparing for strata paintwork
Choosing the right colours for your strata building paintwork can be a loaded decision. As the Strata Manager, not only...
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19 Feb 2020 at 09:00 PM
Internal and external site preparation for contractors
So you’re planning to book commercial painters and wondering how to prepare for their arrival. The first thing to ask...
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10 Feb 2020 at 01:00 AM
5 coastal property maintenance tips for commercial buildings
When you think of ocean-side properties, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Is it the smell of the sea breeze?...
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03 Feb 2020 at 11:00 PM
4 benefits of using a commercial painting contractor
While painting may seem like a straightforward job - slap paint on a wall, right? - as with most things, the larger the...
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09 Jan 2020 at 09:30 PM
4 common mistakes to avoid when preparing to paint your school
School painting is an investment in more than just building maintenance. It's also a cost-effective way to keep your...
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01 Dec 2019 at 09:00 PM
How to fix cracked paint and other common problems
This post is the second in a series, read the first post for 3 common paint problems and how to fix them.
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03 Oct 2019 at 11:00 PM
5 benefits of choosing Higgins as your school’s long-term painting partner
01 Oct 2019 at 09:30 PM
How paint colour affects learning and education
Deciding on the colours to paint your school or other educational facility is an important decision which has to take...
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23 Sep 2019 at 03:26 AM
What you need to know about Higgins at ASBA 2019 (we have free popcorn!)
With decades of experience behind us, Higgins Coatings is Australia’s go-to provider for your school painting and...
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16 Aug 2019 at 01:14 AM
3 common paint problems and how to fix them
As a commercial property manager, it’s up to you to guarantee your property always looks its best in order to entice...
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06 Aug 2019 at 12:12 AM
2 of our eye-catching school painting maintenance projects
A school that shows pride in its appearance will stand out to prospective parents, employees and students, resulting in...
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23 May 2019 at 01:24 AM
7 ways to improve energy efficiency in buildings
Ensuring energy efficiency in buildings makes sense both financially and environmentally. Residents are looking for...
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30 Apr 2019 at 12:26 AM
How to treat lead paint found in a commercial building
So, you've discovered lead paint in your commercial property. What are your next steps? In this blog, we'll explain how...
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04 Apr 2019 at 10:06 AM
The commercial building colour trends you need to know
Staying up to date with colour trends in the market can be hard - especially when you’re not design-minded....
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04 Apr 2019 at 10:02 AM
4 red flags to avoid when hiring reliable contractor services
Keeping a commercial building in the best shape requires a support network to help get the jobs done. Facilities...
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04 Apr 2019 at 10:01 AM
5 common commercial property maintenance problems to look out for
Commercial property maintenance shouldn't be about reacting to large-scale problems or emergencies. Instead, a good...
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12 Mar 2019 at 11:51 PM
Paint lifetime: How to improve the longevity of your paintwork
When it comes to painting, it can seem that cutting corners to cut costs might lead to savings in the budget. But...
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18 Feb 2019 at 10:56 PM
Going Back to Grassroots
Kicking goals has always been a focus for Higgins Coatings and now we're committed to doing it on the football field.
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11 Feb 2019 at 03:46 AM
5 Strata Management Solutions To Keep Owners And Residents Happy
You know what they say, happy tenants = happy strata manager. It went something like that, right? Even if we’re a...
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10 Dec 2018 at 12:23 AM
How to effectively manage your commercial painting budget
We get it—it can be difficult to stick to your commercial painting budget. However, delaying this investment until...
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07 Nov 2018 at 02:58 AM
School Painting: How to Spot Potential Problem Areas
As a school business manager, you’ll naturally be keeping a keen eye on any obvious signs of defects or damage to ...
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31 Oct 2018 at 04:37 AM
7 ways to create more sustainable commercial buildings
Sustainable commercial buildings make good business sense. Increasingly, tenants are seeking sustainable premises to...
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10 Sep 2018 at 07:08 AM
What a commercial painting quote should include
When vetting painting contractors for building maintenance, it is, of course, prudent to get several commercial...
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24 Aug 2018 at 04:43 AM
Hospital budget and painting maintenance: how to do more with less
As a hospital facilities manager, it’s your job to keep the hospital looking spick and span year-round – after all,...
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17 Jul 2018 at 02:42 AM
3 ideas for strata property maintenance that will help boost value
As a Strata Manager, one of your responsibilities is to keep your property in working order.
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09 Jul 2018 at 12:27 AM
4 question contractor checklist for your commercial paint project
As a facility manager looking to hire commercial painting contractors, budget is always a key consideration. We get it...
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27 Jun 2018 at 12:00 AM
How proactive strata building maintenance can you save time and money
We see it all the time – strata properties that are allowed to fall into such a state of degradation that major repairs...
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12 Jun 2018 at 03:46 AM
5 ways to save money with preventative school building maintenance
When it comes to school building maintenance, the budget is often one of the easiest things to cut.
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07 Jun 2018 at 03:21 AM
How to choose the right commercial painting company
Ensuring that the interiors and exteriors of your property are in tiptop condition is crucial. A building’s finishings...
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30 May 2018 at 02:05 AM
4 reasons why preventive maintenance costs less
Property maintenance and upgrades can make for some tricky conversations with your stakeholders, particularly when...
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26 Apr 2018 at 07:22 AM
Hospital maintenance made easy with these 5 steps
Whether it’s simply repainting one wall, or doing major renovations to a whole ward, conducting hospital maintenance...
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06 Apr 2018 at 05:46 AM
24 point strata maintenance plan for strata managers
Successful Strata Managers need to have a whole suite of skills at their disposal - the ability to communicate well...
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05 Apr 2018 at 12:41 AM
How To Grow Your Strata Management Business With LinkedIn
If you think LinkedIn is an unnecessary networking site used only by those desperately seeking employment, you’re...
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19 Mar 2018 at 03:33 AM
Avoid disruptions with these tips for school facilities management
With a large portion of school building maintenance best suited to school holiday periods, it can be difficult to fit...
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07 Mar 2018 at 11:07 PM
4 considerations for an effective paint contractor risk assessment
Hiring contractors to carry out repairs and maintenance is all in a day’s practice for busy property managers - but it...
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09 Feb 2018 at 05:02 AM
Your guide to successful maintenance management in hospitals
When the time comes to schedule upcoming maintenance projects in your hospital, it can be difficult to select the right...
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31 Jan 2018 at 01:12 AM
A School Business Manager’s Planning Cheat Sheet
During student holiday breaks, business managers start to gear up so they can get a jump on next term’s agenda with...
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02 Jan 2018 at 08:00 PM
3 tips for choosing paint colours for your commercial property
When it comes to painting large properties, colour choice is a crucial part of the process. However, with so many...
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24 Oct 2017 at 03:38 AM
How to improve your body corporate management skills and keep owners onside
Managing a large building complex and a diverse portfolio of property owners can be a challenging task
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19 Oct 2017 at 02:30 AM
School Improvement: 3 School Holiday Spruce Up Ideas
As a school term comes to an end, it’s not just the students and teachers who are getting tired - it’s the buildings...
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20 Sep 2017 at 02:35 AM
3 colour considerations to take into account when painting your school
When it comes to maintaining the appearance of your school, commercial painting is one of the easiest and most...
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13 Sep 2017 at 11:01 PM
The Best Approach To Training and Upskilling Your Strata Management Team
As you should know, your employees come first – not your customers. After all, you can’t manage your property portfolio...
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05 Sep 2017 at 06:49 AM
What do your hospital walls have to do with health and safety?
When it comes to hospital health and safety, healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are one of the biggest concerns....
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16 Aug 2017 at 06:30 AM
3 ways to avoid a PR disaster with a contractor induction checklist
Every building is going to require maintenance work now and then. In an ideal world, this work would always be done...
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10 Aug 2017 at 12:00 AM
6 Ways Strata Managers Can Hone Their Leadership Skills
Ask any notable leader about how they got to where they are today and they’re bound to say “practice”. As the saying...
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31 Jul 2017 at 11:01 PM
2 necessary considerations for hospital facility maintenance
Finding a top-notch hospital facility maintenance solution is one of the biggest challenges of a Facilities Manager....
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25 Jul 2017 at 01:08 AM
3 Top Tips for Deterring Graffiti at School
Graffiti at schools is a pervasive problem – and it seems these days students aren’t the only culprits, as proved by ...
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04 Jul 2017 at 10:00 PM
8 green building maintenance tips for commercial properties
So your property portfolio is in stellar condition and impressive in size – but is it environmentally friendly?...
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19 Jun 2017 at 10:55 PM
Strata Dispute Resolution With The Body Corporate Committee: 4 Tactics For Strata Managers
The strength of your body corporate committee comes from the success of its relationships. A good committee encourages...
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13 Jun 2017 at 12:09 AM
Why Higgins is the Preferred Painting Contractor for the SCA
Higgins Coatings has a great relationship with Strata Community Australia. We can supply an experienced team big enough...
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05 Jun 2017 at 01:05 AM
4 Ways Expert Strata Managers Approach New Client Acquisition
As a strata manager, you know securing new clients is fundamental for business longevity. Often, it feels like a...
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23 May 2017 at 06:07 AM
5 Ways to Build a Trusted Network of Contractors
Managing a portfolio of buildings – each with their own unique requirements – is that much easier when you have a...
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17 May 2017 at 12:00 AM
Vandalism and graffiti prevention strategies to protect your property
Graffiti and vandalism are inextricably linked and they are encountered in urban areas all over the world. The problem...
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20 Apr 2017 at 04:31 AM
5 specialised building services your paint contractors should offer
As a strata manager, one of your primary roles is to find the best possible service providers for any property-related...
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05 Apr 2017 at 12:20 AM
The Best Business Communication Skills for Strata Managers
Clear communication is key to any successful working relationship. In the case of communication between strata managers...
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21 Mar 2017 at 10:37 PM
[Quiz] What Is Your Building Maintenance Management Style?
A good strata manager deals with failure and success in a constructive manner helping their company to prosper and...
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07 Mar 2017 at 12:15 AM
How To Prepare Your Students, Teachers And School Facilities For Your Next Open Day
A school open day is a chance to woo prospective students and parents alike. If you want to make sure that your next...
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26 Feb 2017 at 08:04 PM
Expert Tips For Your School’s Painting Maintenance Plan
Planning and compiling an effective (and efficient) painting maintenance plan in line with your school’s unique...
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21 Feb 2017 at 03:00 AM
How to ensure student safety through effective contractor induction
As the business manager at a school, students should be your main priority. This may seem obvious, but managing a...
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14 Feb 2017 at 10:13 PM
Why Buyer Personas Of Parents Are The Key To Increasing Enrolments
For virtually any school, increasing enrolments is not just necessary – it constitutes a perpetual battle of how best...
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04 Feb 2017 at 12:58 AM
How Virtual School Tours Can Help You Stand Out From The Crowd
For all the branding and marketing your school undertakes, the most effective way of demonstrating to prospective...
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01 Feb 2017 at 03:05 AM
Higgins And Our Shared Vision With The Positive Education Schools Association
Higgins Coatings is a proud major sponsor of the Positive Education Schools Association (PESA) and positive psychology.
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28 Jan 2017 at 09:36 PM
Interactive Learning Experiences from Around the World
Technology has changed the world in so many ways that it’s easy to take many of them for granted. Everything from...
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25 Jan 2017 at 01:30 AM
How to Grow Your School Facilities in Proportion with Increased Enrolments
Growth can be difficult for any business. Having to scale your services to meet a new level of demand without...
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22 Jan 2017 at 11:16 PM
How to Promote a Positive School Culture Amongst Your Students
The benefits associated with a positive school culture are numerous: from engaged students to a sterling reputation and...
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11 Jan 2017 at 05:19 AM
5 Employee Engagement Ideas That Work
As the custodians of your school, your teachers are expected to set an example, inspire young minds and champion the...
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20 Dec 2016 at 01:21 AM
4 Reasons Why Top School Business Managers Should Prioritise The Learning Environment
Students spend a substantial portion of their formative years learning and socialising at school. As such, the quality...
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16 Dec 2016 at 01:15 AM
How to manage your school budget in 6 easy steps
Compiling a school budget is no small feat: you have to ensure that it is realistically aligned with your school’s...
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08 Dec 2016 at 03:21 AM
6 Things to Consider when Choosing Your School’s Painting Service Company
Selecting a painting service provider for your school can be stressful. Not only do you have to make your budget...
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04 Dec 2016 at 07:00 PM
5 steps to develop a commercial painting schedule
If the thought of planning and coordinating a painting schedule for your property has you breaking out in a cold sweat,...
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02 Dec 2016 at 02:11 AM
Higgins Helps Complete Facelift to Brisbane Icon
Abseiling 250m high in the Brisbane sky is not a job for the faint hearted, so lucky it’s all in a days’ work for...
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28 Nov 2016 at 02:13 AM
How to draw up an airtight contractor agreement in Australia
As the saying goes, the devil is in the details. If you’re about to hire a contractor, it should be your prerogative to...
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24 Nov 2016 at 02:47 AM
4 reasons to implement a preventive maintenance plan
Regardless of the location, size or purpose of your commercial property - school, strata, retirement, offices or...
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16 Nov 2016 at 12:45 AM
3 ways to Increase School Enrolments in the Digital Age
As technology increasingly influences all aspects of our day-to-day lives, the knock-on effects for educational...
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28 Oct 2016 at 05:02 AM
5 Ways You can Improve Your Strategic Leadership Skills
Honing your strategic leadership skills is the most effective way to streamline operations between you, your team and...
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27 Oct 2016 at 03:24 AM
Higgins Win Award for Excellence in WA
The Higgins Coatings Perth team were acknowledged by the Master Painters and Decorators Australia at the Awards for...
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22 Sep 2016 at 11:21 PM
How Your Contractor’s Company Values Affect Your Retirement Village Management
There’s a lot you need to think about when managing a retirement village – you need to see to security, staff...
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19 Sep 2016 at 11:39 PM
Smart Design for Retirement Communities
Technology is creeping into every factor of our daily lives, it’s transforming the way we play, the way we work and...
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08 Sep 2016 at 11:16 PM
5 questions you need in your contractor management checklist
How do you go about choosing the right contractor for your commercial painting needs? Good question! Successful...
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01 Sep 2016 at 11:27 PM
What Does a Retirement Village of the 22nd Century Look Like?
With demand for retirement communities set to skyrocket, your facilities must be geared to meet future needs.
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30 Aug 2016 at 11:11 PM
Why you should work with an eco painting company
Society is on a steady trajectory of improvement when it comes to environmentalism. ‘Going green’ is an increasing...
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17 Aug 2016 at 04:18 AM
5 Project Management Tools to Streamline Workflow
Before you get started on any building maintenance project, your key focus area in the 21st century should be on...
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15 Aug 2016 at 12:17 AM
5 Essential Lifestyle Amenities for Luxury Retirement Villages
It’s only now in the 21st century that we’re able to slot the words ‘luxury’ and ‘retirement’ into the same sentence. ...
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18 Jul 2016 at 01:52 AM
How Higgins is leading in sustainable building maintenance
As Australia's premier painting contractor, we at Higgins take sustainability very seriously to ensure that we are...
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15 Jul 2016 at 04:16 AM
Planned preventive maintenance: what are the benefits?
‘If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ is a well-known adage that doesn’t necessarily ring true when it comes to the...
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12 Jul 2016 at 12:29 AM
Spend to save: the long-term benefits of preventative maintenance
You don’t have to be a historian to know that the built-to-last industrial era of the 20th Century has been replaced...
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04 Jul 2016 at 04:37 AM
Improving your Management Skills to Optimise Team Performance
Maintaining a property is as much about good leadership and effective decision-making as it is about technical...
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29 Jun 2016 at 04:36 AM
Innovations in Aged Care Services
Just because they are populated by elderly residents doesn’t mean that retirement villages need to look or operate in...
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21 Jun 2016 at 11:37 PM
Lessons from the World's Best Retirement Communities
A recent Best Retirement Destinations summary tabulating the top 10 retirement communities in Australia for May 2016...
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20 Jun 2016 at 11:09 PM
8 Big Corporations that Started as a Family Owned Business
Does it come as a surprise that household names like Samsung, Walmart, Ford, Volkswagen, BMW, the AP Moeller/Maersk...
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19 Jun 2016 at 11:08 PM
Green innovations that you need for your eco retirement village
It's important to know that retirees’ expectations of what their retirement years are going to look like are evolving....
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10 Jun 2016 at 02:09 AM
Why Higgins Should be your Preferred Commercial Painting Contractor
If you are looking to give your facilities a trendy facelift but are uncertain as to what colours and paints to select...
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25 May 2016 at 12:30 AM
The Anatomy of a Successful Painting Maintenance Supplier
At Higgins Coatings we would like to say that we are all heart. But that’s not strictly true.
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12 May 2016 at 11:39 PM
Quality Aged Care: The Psychological Link Between Your Buildings and Residents
Have you ever walked into a room or building and felt instantly relaxed or happy to be there? Maybe it was the...
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10 May 2016 at 12:15 AM
FAQs About Our Commercial Maintenance Projects
We recently caught up with Danny Pope, State Operations Manager for Higgins Coatings, Brisbane, to chat with him about...
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08 May 2016 at 11:20 PM
How to avoid costly blunders with a property maintenance plan
Meet Bob. Bob manages a retirement village complex and sees to its daily operations and general maintenance.
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05 May 2016 at 11:11 PM
Get colour inspired with these interior colour combinations and terms
Colour can have a huge effect on mood, perception, and productivity which is why the paint colours you choose for your...
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05 May 2016 at 11:04 PM
Maintaining the External Paintwork of Your Property
Higgins has made it easy for you to maintain your painted property and to keep the external paintwork looking fresh for...
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05 May 2016 at 10:39 PM
How a painting budget can save you money
Building managers will know from first-hand experience that unexpected issues and costs can arise at any time, from ...
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04 May 2016 at 12:35 AM
The Only Quality Assurance Checklist a Building Manager Will Ever Need
How do you know if your property maintenance contractor is delivering services that meet industry-related standards of...
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03 May 2016 at 12:07 AM
Save Time and Money in the Long Run with a National Supplier
In one of our previous blogs on property maintenance and health & safety, we unpacked a number of the pros related to...
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25 Apr 2016 at 01:30 AM
Evaluating Contracting Companies: What You Need to Know
Contracting companies can either cause real headaches, or be a joy to work with. But how do you go about selecting the...
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21 Apr 2016 at 12:00 AM
The Importance of Maintaining Good Working Relationships with Your Building Contractors
There is nothing worse than working with building contractors who don’t respond to calls or who neglect to keep you in...
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18 Apr 2016 at 12:00 AM
Why you Need a Facilities Management Company
A retirement village’s facilities manager needs to know their stuff. Their work involves a fair amount of monitoring...
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14 Apr 2016 at 11:10 PM
Maintaining the Internal Paintwork of Your Property
Higgins has made it easy for you to maintain your painted property and to keep the internal paintwork looking fresh for...
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31 Mar 2016 at 11:35 PM
The Importance of Physical Activity in the Workplace
Higgins Coatings believes that the most valuable asset to a company is its employees; as a result, ensuring the health,...
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30 Mar 2016 at 10:47 AM
Why Use a Property Maintenance Supplier with National Reach?
As a Building Assets Manager for a retirement village chain, you provide oversight and guidance to a number of...
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30 Mar 2016 at 05:30 AM
When Did You Last Look at the Condition of Your Paintwork?
Established in 1949, Higgins Coatings is Australia and New Zealand’s premier commercial painting contractor. With over...
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07 Mar 2016 at 10:54 AM
Keeping it in the Family: Higgins' Family Business Model
‘ Never do business with friends or family’ – a popular adage these days, which is odd because before the Industrial...
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01 Mar 2016 at 11:10 AM
“Why I Love Working for a Family Business” — From One of Our Own
Trust, loyalty, appreciation and transparency – these are but a few of the values that come to mind when thinking of...
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24 Feb 2016 at 01:03 AM
Stress Management 101: How to Keep your Cool Under Work Pressure
It is very likely that we have all been stressed at work before. When deadlines or due dates loom, projects run behind...
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18 Feb 2016 at 04:57 AM
4 tips on choosing paint colours for your commercial property
Choosing paint colours for your commercial property can be a difficult, confusing and time-consuming task. Colour can...
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08 Feb 2016 at 10:05 AM
Running a Family Business: The Higgins Story
As the biggest commercial painting companies in Australia & New Zealand, Higgins Coatings started out as a humble...
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21 Jan 2016 at 12:52 AM
Southbank Grand Apartments- A Towering Win for Higgins
At Higgins we offer an array of colours and products that offer both superior protection and longevity. Thanks to one...
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20 Jan 2016 at 11:01 AM
3 tips for managing commercial property maintenance costs
As we’ve said before, there is no avoiding preventative maintenance in buildings, no matter if they are schools,...
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18 Jan 2016 at 11:04 PM
Ownership, Excellence, Together
The key company values that Higgins Coatings prizes are ownership and excellence — together they demonstrate the power...
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18 Jan 2016 at 11:02 PM
Onsite Safety 101: Spotlight on Abseiling vs Scaffolding
The last 15 years have seen significant changes to workplace health and safety legislation, which has resulted in...
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11 Jan 2016 at 10:02 AM
5 Aged Care Standards your Retirement Village Needs to Uphold
Taking care of the elderly is a challenging yet highly rewarding profession – as you already know. Ensuring that the...
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23 Dec 2015 at 08:23 AM
Managing Contractors on Site 101
Noise, dust, rubble – all elements that we’d like to avoid in our property. Unfortunately, these are all by-products of...
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22 Dec 2015 at 01:28 PM
The Pros of Choosing National Suppliers for your Retirement Village
Finding the right suppliers to see the needs of your network of retirement villages is a time-consuming and tedious...
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15 Dec 2015 at 10:26 PM
Another Happy Higgins Customer
Our Higgins teams have been in high demand on a variety of projects in the Strata Management area. Our experience,...
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15 Dec 2015 at 09:36 AM
Retirement Village Maintenance: 5 Questions to Ask when Choosing a Contractor
Maintenance work can be intrusive in any environment – both personal and commercial. And when it comes to the delicate...
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03 Dec 2015 at 07:47 AM
Higgins' Company Values - What they Mean for You
The family business is one of the oldest entities in the corporate world, and to this very day remains one of the...
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02 Dec 2015 at 12:46 AM
How to treat rust - and why you shouldn't use rust converters
“Rust converters” are acidic solutions (usually tannic acid and/or phosphoric acid-based) that are intended for direct...
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01 Dec 2015 at 10:00 PM
Are Your Painting Quotes 'Apples for Apples'?
As a nationwide painting company, Higgins has extensive experience working with Owners' Corporations and Strata...
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21 Oct 2015 at 02:00 AM
A Fitting Backdrop for a Golden Age - National Gallery of Victoria
Our Building Services division has continued to grow with its offer of a complete design and build service for all...
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12 Oct 2015 at 10:54 PM
Surrey Crescent Apartments Repaint
Higgins recently prepared and repainted the Surrey Crescent Apartments for body corporate company, About Body Corporate...
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06 Oct 2015 at 02:11 AM
5 Reasons Why Teamwork is Important
Teamwork in the workplace offers a company and staff the ability to become more familiar with each other and learn how...
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28 Sep 2015 at 04:43 AM
6 Ways Maintenance Can Help Guarantee You Hit Your Business Targets
Are you in the private school’s business administration? Each business year the school will desire growth in terms of...
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25 Sep 2015 at 12:49 AM
4 marketing strategies to increase school enrolment
For any savvy business manager within the private school sector, there is a desire to increase the school’s revenue...
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