Facilities Management Capabilities and Innovation

Through communication with various stakeholders from both Government and the private sector, HSD is able to bring to the table innovative techniques to develop sound automated business solutions. Through the application of new technologies HSD constructs efficient and robust applications which add new dimensions to clients needs. With PRMS, such innovation is delivered with a real purpose.

• To quality assure an asset register database as a by product of auditing
• Pen based computing for efficient data collection
• Data visualisation through the use of electronic plans and GPS/GIS systems
• Mobile auditing technology coupled with wireless broadband internet
• Accessibility of information via enriched web based user interface
• Online forum access to forward enhancement requests directly to the developers
• High resolution data describing maintenance requirements
• During Asbestos audits, Barcode and RFID tags can be used for tracking hazardous material samples sent to laboratories for analysis
• RFID location marking of hazardous materials linking samples with building plans
• Bluetooth laser measuring devices used to efficiently calculate floor and wall area should replacement or repairs be required

Advancements in technology present new opportunities and HSD is proactive in R&D, adopting ‘outside the box’ thinking when considering our clients needs. Careful planning to identify need, timing, user and field testing, implementation, training, ensures our customers experience solutions that are beneficial to their business processes

With the global credit crunch affecting more and more businesses, maintenance issues never go away. The philosophy of ‘fix it when it’s broke’ can no longer apply to facilities maintenance. Companies are moving to adopt a more predictive approach that demonstrates an ability to take better control of their maintenance budgets

From experience gained through diligent development over the past 12 years, PRMS offers an audit solution that is tailored to individual organisations needs. This powerful auditing tool ensures fast, accurate and detailed collection of data pertaining to extensive criteria as demanded by our exacting clients. One such client, the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD), has embraced the PRMS solution as their benchmark for 1,650 Victorian schools.

The automated system, allows for the capture of the most intricate level of detail in all schools. The use of a ruggedised Panasonic laptop as opposed to a PDA’s, allows for the deepest level of detail to be obtained. Independent auditors, controlled by stringent business rules, guarantee the credibility of the audit findings with the schools.

Through the use of the .NET Framework, our developers are provided an accelerated development environment that enables us to leverage much of the existing code infrastructure that ships with the .NET Framework. For example well tested libraries such as, the Base Class Library (BCL), Cryptography Tools, Database Connectivity, Web Development Frameworks, Common User-Interface Widgets (WinForms) and patterns for solving common problems.

HSD is currently developing User Interfaces to incorporate Google map overlays, and a range of scalable products that include predictive 3D views and spatial data management.

Clients include:

• DEECD
• Deakin University
• Victorian University
• Department of Emergency Services – QLD