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Product updates, practical guides and industry thinking for building, facility and strata teams.
Building Management Software vs. Spreadsheets: Which is More Efficient?
Spreadsheets vs building management software compared on accuracy, time, collaboration and audit trails, and when it is time to switch.
The Top 5 Smart Home Upgrades That Add Value to Apartment Buildings
Five smart home upgrades that add value to apartment buildings, from smart access and energy controls to connectivity residents expect.
7 Smart Ways to Improve Visitor Parking Solutions in Your Building
Seven smart visitor parking solutions for apartment and mixed-use buildings that reduce misuse, simplify permits and keep residents happy.
The Evolution of Building Access Systems: From Keycards to Smart Tech
How building access control has evolved from keycards to mobile and biometric entry, and what to consider before upgrading.
How Hotel Operations Managers Can Leverage Technology for Efficient Workflow Management
How hotel operations managers use technology and workflow automation to cut delays, coordinate teams and improve guest experience.
Outsourcing vs In-House Property Maintenance: Which Is Better for Your Building?
Outsourcing vs in-house property maintenance compared on cost, control and quality, so you can choose the right model for your building.
Top Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Facility Maintenance Contractor
The key questions to ask before hiring a facility maintenance contractor, covering insurance, licences, response times and pricing.
Building Asset Management vs. Asset Tracking: What’s the Difference?
Building asset management vs asset tracking explained: what each does, where they overlap, and when you need full lifecycle management.
From Siloed to Smart: Integrating Your BMS with Third-Party Smart Tech
How to integrate your building management system with third-party smart tech to improve performance, data visibility and sustainability.
4 Ways to Enhance Tenant Experience with Amenity Booking Tools
Four ways an amenity booking system improves tenant experience: fairer access, fewer clashes, clearer rules and less admin for managers.
Key Management Made Easy: A Guide for Concierge and Reception Teams
A practical guide to key management for concierge and reception teams: secure registers, sign-out tracking and fewer lost keys.
What Does a Facility Manager Do?
What a facility manager does day to day: maintenance, compliance, budgets, contractors and occupant safety, plus the skills the role needs.
Why Regular Building Inspections Are Critical for Property Managers
Why regular building inspections are critical for property managers: catch defects early, stay compliant and protect property value.
What Building Management Software Actually Saves an Owners Committee
One Sydney committee cut report prep from two days to two hours. Here is what building management software saves a committee, and how to ...
Why Every Building Needs an Asset Register
Why Every Building Needs an Asset Register A building asset register is a single record of every physical asset in a building, what it is, ...
What Is Facility Management? A Plain Guide for Australian Buildings
What is facility management? A plain guide for Australian buildings covering hard and soft services, compliance, delivery models and where ...
Integrated Facilities Management: What It Is and What It Asks of Your Systems
What is integrated facilities management? How IFM works, its benefits and trade-offs, and what an integrated model asks of your systems, ...
Reactive vs Planned Maintenance: What Running on Breakdowns Really Costs a Building
Is planned maintenance cheaper than reactive maintenance? What the evidence says, the hidden costs of running a building on breakdowns, and ...
ACT Strata Reform: What the Government Has Actually Agreed To
ACT Strata Reform 2026: What Owners Corporations Need to Know Canberra’s strata sector has spent eighteen months waiting on two documents: ...
The Hidden Complexity of Managing Different Buildings
“Residential building” is one of those phrases that sounds like it describes something specific and doesn’t. We went back through every ...
NSW’s New Battery Stewardship Scheme: What It Does (and Doesn’t) Mean for Your Building
New South Wales’ New Battery Stewardship Scheme: What It Does (and Doesn’t) Mean for Your Building From 1 October 2026, New South Wales has ...
Meet Elise Smith: Knowledge Base and Training Specialist
Meet Elise Smith, MYBOS Knowledge Base and Training Specialist, and see how she makes the MYBOS platform easier to learn for every building ...
Enterprise Security, Built for Complete Peace of Mind
How MYBOS protects building and resident data with ISO 27001 certification, AWS hosting and penetration testing, and what IT managers ...
Meet Caroline Tamas: Senior Customer Success Manager
Meet Caroline Tamas, Senior Customer Success Manager at MYBOS, and see how she helps building and facility managers get more from the ...
The MYBOS Journey
Where the name MYBOS came from and why a building operating system was built for Australian building managers juggling maintenance, ...
Meet Amran Ahamed: Senior Full Stack Developer
Meet Amran Ahamed, Senior Full Stack Developer at MYBOS, and the automation and systems thinking he brings to building management ...
Emergency Repairs in Strata: Who’s Responsible and How to Handle Them
Burst pipe or broken lift? Learn who is responsible for emergency repairs in strata, who pays, and the steps owners corporations should ...
PropTech in 2026: Emerging Trends and Innovations To Look Out For
The PropTech trends shaping 2026, from AI and smart buildings to data security, and what developers and building managers should prepare ...
Protecting Your Building’s System Data: What You Need to Know About Security
How to protect building system data from breaches: access controls, vendor checks and secure software practices for smart building managers.
4 Reasons Every Residential Building Needs a Parcel Management System
Four reasons residential buildings need a parcel management system: fewer lost parcels, less front-desk load, better security and happier ...
3 Ways to Store Building Documents and Asset Records Digitally
Three ways to store building documents and asset records digitally so manuals, plans and compliance reports are secure and easy to find.
Building Management Challenges: Top 5 Problems and Software Solutions
The five biggest building management challenges, from compliance to tenant expectations, and the practical fixes managers use to solve them.
Clean Common Areas, Happy Residents: Cleaning Best Practices for Strata Managers
Cleaning best practices for strata managers: schedules, contractor checks and resident feedback that keep common areas clean and disputes ...
Tracking Building Expenses and Invoices: 5 Tips Every Building Manager Should Use
Five practical tips for tracking building expenses and invoices so building managers keep budgets accurate, approvals clear and audits easy.
Green Certifications for Hotels: What They Are and How to Get Certified
What hotel green certifications are, which ones matter in Australia, and the steps to get certified while cutting energy and water costs.
AGM Prep Made Easy: A Checklist for Strata Committees and Owners
A practical strata AGM checklist for committees and owners: financials, motions, notices and compliance steps to prepare a stress-free ...
The Top 4 Energy-Saving Upgrades for Hotels That Deliver ROI
Four energy-saving upgrades that deliver real ROI for hotels, from smart HVAC to LED lighting, plus how to measure the savings.
6 Best Practices for Effective Aged Care Facility Management
Six best practices for aged care facility management that keep residents safe, staff supported and maintenance and compliance on track.
Creating a Year-Round HVAC Maintenance Plan for Apartment Buildings
Build a year-round HVAC maintenance plan for apartment buildings that improves comfort, prevents breakdowns and extends system life.
Introducing the MYBOS Community Voting Panel
The MYBOS Community Voting Panel lets committees and residents vote securely on building and strata decisions from any device. See how it ...
3 Smart Space Optimisation Strategies for Facility Managers
Three space optimisation strategies facility managers use to cut costs, improve workflows and get more value from every square metre.
How Concierge Automation Is Transforming Front-of-House Experiences in 2025
How concierge automation is changing front-of-house service, from digital key and parcel handling to faster guest and resident requests.
5 Ways Campus Facilities Management Supports a Better Student Experience
Five ways campus facilities management improves safety, comfort and learning spaces to create a better student experience.
Predictive Works Forecasting: Planning and Budgeting Tips for Long-Term Building Health
Plan long-term building health with predictive works forecasting: budgeting tips for capital works, sinking funds and asset replacement.
Mastering Tenant Communication: Tips for Building and Strata Managers
Practical tenant communication tips for building and strata managers to cut complaints, speed up responses and build resident trust.
8 Essential Compliance Tasks Every Building Manager Should Prioritise
Eight essential compliance tasks every building manager should prioritise, from fire safety to contractor insurance and record keeping.
The Path to Net Zero: What Does It Take to Build and Operate a Carbon Neutral Facility?
What it takes to build and operate a carbon neutral facility, and the practical steps facility managers can take toward net zero targets.
6 Common Challenges in Commercial Property Management and How to Solve Them
Six common challenges in commercial property management, from tenant complaints to budget overruns, and practical ways to solve them.
How Tenant Expectations Are Shaping the Next Generation of Build-to-Rent Projects
How tenant expectations are shaping the next generation of build-to-rent projects in Australia, from amenities to service and technology.
Streamlining Facility Safety: Best Practices to Protect Employees and Occupants
Facility safety best practices that protect staff and occupants: risk audits, incident reporting, contractor control and compliance records.
What Does a Commercial Property Manager Do?
The key roles, daily tasks and responsibilities of a commercial property manager, and how technology is changing the job.
5 Key Features to Look for in Strata Management Software in 2025
A checklist of the features to look for in strata software: maintenance, compliance, communication, reporting and owner access.
What are the benefits of build-to-rent in Australia?
The benefits of build-to-rent in Australia for investors, developers and managers: stable income, demand and long-term tenants.