Asbestos was used extensively in building materials until it was discovered it caused a range of deadly lung diseases. As a legacy, asbestos remains present in older buildings in a range of forms. Legislation now controls the use, handling and responsibility for asbestos in a workplace.
Twenty-five years ago this week, Officeworks opened its first ever store in Richmond, Victoria. On Sunday 16 June 1994, it opened with 4,500 products and around 50 team members. The store’s best sellers were typewriters and overhead projectors.
Earlier this year, IKEA Australia committed to use only electric vehicles for all operations and services by 2025, with the roll out starting immediately. In partnership with transport service providers, the roll out has seen the uptake of electric vehicles (EV) for home deliveries and
Digital billboards Versus Online Advertising The digital landscape sees marketing delivered in all shapes and sizes. How to package your messages is a necessary debate as platforms continue to morph and merge. So what role does traditional signage now play, as the preference for mobile devices and
‘Big box’ retailers are responding to changing economic conditions, savvy online operators and shifting consumer preferences, renewing physical store models in a bold bid to stay front of mind with customers. As consumers become increasingly comfortable purchasing larger and more expensive goods online, industry players
The obligation on business to manage workplace risks continues to expand and present more complex and costly considerations.Latest statistics from Safe Work Australia show that work-related injury and disease cost the Australian economy $61.8 billion, representing 4.1% of GDP. The majority of the cost (95%)
Kevin Fogarty, Director In 2012 Kevin joined Stockland as an accountant in the commercial property team before moving into a leasing analyst role. Here he developed a love for retail and a became a leasing executive working on a broad range of assets across NSW. In
Christopher Sparrow, CFO/COO/Company Secretary, Burgess Rawson Having a plethora of experience in matters of finance, corporate governance and business strategy makes Christopher and essential cog in the Burgess Rawson machine. With 34 years of experience in Australia and overseas with senior audit roles at NM Rothschild
Christopher Carcione, Large Format and Retail Consultant, Burgess Rawson, Perth Chris has a background in retail property management however it is in deal making that he has found his calling. He works closely with developers, owners and tenants to put together deals in the large format
Cameron Hopkins, Director, Burgess Rawson, Perth When your client list has included Perth’s biggest large format retail centre, Joondalup Gate, as well as being appointed to manage the first Masters Centre outsourced by Woolworths in Australia, it’s clear that our major clients call on Cameron Hopkins