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Providing the best support for the building management software our clients love is one of the things that makes us stand out […]

Summary: All buildings are as different as the communities living within them. But one thing that’s always the same is the need […]

Summary: Construction project management is notoriously fraught. There’s so much to keep tabs on — particularly when you reach the final stages […]

Divergent Property Solutions began delivering comprehensive building management services as tailored packages for communities in July 2023. The six-person team currently takes […]

Summary: The Owners Committee are responsible for making sure the day-to-day management of your building and common areas runs smoothly. BuildingLink supports […]

Summary: Clear community communication is crucial for resident satisfaction and retention. BuildingLink makes it fast and simple to get in touch with […]

Summary: Having emergency procedures at your fingertips when calamity strikes makes it easier to keep everyone in your building safe from harm. […]

Summary: A robust sales process begins with qualified leads and ends well after the sale with a full picture of all the […]

Summary Software that supports a master plan site through the development of each stage saves developers time and money while building connected […]

Summary Parking in multi-family buildings can quickly become a bone of contention when spots aren’t managed effectively. Residents may decide to leave […]

Owners’ committee life can be overwhelming. But proptech, short for property technology, streamlines tasks to give your time back. Proptech solutions are […]

Rising property prices, rent and cost of living combined with a shortage of housing stock are creating the perfect storm of Australia’s […]

Some things are almost guaranteed to ruin your day; like no hot water when it’s your turn to shower. Someone parked in […]

Building management software features aren’t just a ‘nice to have’. They should make your day smoother, more productive, and more efficient. Asset […]

Managing the finances of a multi-occupancy building can be tough. Collecting levies, rates, building utility and management costs can be time-consuming. But […]

Does your building management company take care of more than one building? When you’re managing a portfolio of properties you can lose […]

Don’t you love the anticipation of waiting for an online order to arrive? But when the parcel doesn’t arrive, or worse, it […]

Have you ever felt your stomach drop when your bank notifies you of an unusual transaction on your credit card? Or maybe […]

Property development, investment and proptech are changing fast. Technology, new stressors for the sector, and new expectations from residents and home buyers […]

Property technology (proptech) in Australia has come a long way in the past three decades. It’s a transformative journey from simple spreadsheet […]

The last ten years have brought huge changes for Australian property developers and investors. And it’s set to continue too. The rise […]

It may seem like a lifetime ago, but COVID-19 shook up more than our work-from-home situation. It accelerated the planning of Built-to-Rent […]

Lifestyle management plays a crucial role in creating the modern dream Australian residents are willing to invest in. Today, fewer of us […]

Keeping our place as a leader in the proptech space for building management means moving with the times. Not only that but […]

Do you ever get an uninterrupted day to work when you’re a building manager? Continual interruptions become just another frustrating part of […]

The contemporary Australian dream embraces community, convenience and connectivity. Today, more of us are choosing apartment living over the classic suburban house […]

The relationships we build with our clients help us deliver the best building management solution possible. Their feedback, questions and solutions they […]

2023 has given us some of the most surprising advances in technology to date. From ChatGPT to advancements in green technologies, the […]

Buying a home is a huge investment. It takes an average of 30 days to sell a property. This length of time […]

Modern buildings are smarter than ever before. Intelligent building management software supports clever building design. This allows for better management of resources […]

Have you ever wondered why software packages work well in some organisations yet other businesses in the same space just can’t seem […]

Imagine a building that responds to residents and management teams as if it has a mind of its own. That’s the power […]

If you’ve ever been involved in managing a residential or multi-purpose building, you’ll know there’s a LOT involved. Along with taking care […]

The options for a home away from home just keep growing. Hotels, hostels and guest houses used to be the norm for […]

The proptech market has seen phenomenal growth in recent years. Software applications, sensor technology and smart building systems are enabling greater efficiencies […]

A comprehensive building management system (BMS) helps you stay on top of your building’s mechanical and electric systems. It also streamlines communication […]

It would be fair to say Australia’s property and construction sectors have been on a bit of a rollercoaster ride over the […]

As politicians agree to carbon-neutral targets in an effort to address climate change, innovation is rippling across the residential building and construction […]

We’re continually working to make BuildingLink better for residents, building and strata managers, and developers too. The latest work on the resident’s […]

Both behind the scenes and beside our clients, everyone at BuildingLink works hard to deliver excellent support and quality solutions for building […]

Getting your announcement out to residents is easy. But getting residents to pay attention to building news can be more difficult. Getting […]

No two days are alike in building management. Keeping the wheels of your community turning smoothly and ensuring the building runs efficiently […]

Some elements of the software we use each day are easy to forget. Particularly when they’re not often used or needed. So, […]

In a beachside suburb of Perth lies a 36-unit building without a dedicated Building Manager. This Perth building is run by the […]

Getting back to residents, chasing up work orders, and keeping a residential building running smoothly is no mean feat. Poor customer experience […]

Our clients are at the heart of the BuildingLink business. The relationships we develop with clients guide the development of our software. […]

Property management includes people management. For multi-residential buildings, people skills are arguably as important as logistics and administrative skills. Day-to-day liaisons between […]

A Building Management System (BMS) is sometimes referred to as a Building Automation System (BAS). Whatever you call it, it’s the software […]

Property developers have a lot to handle bringing their projects to life. From raising a building to making sales, each process raises […]

Often, the less-used settings and functions of the software we use daily are quickly forgotten. When there’s no one around to ask, […]

Managing multi-apartment communities is a multi-faceted area of work that includes both physical tasks and administrative duties. Strata managers and building managers […]

Australia’s construction and development industry is one of the economy’s key drivers. For every dollar invested in this sector, $2.90 is generated. […]

Property managers have a lot on their plates. Keeping on top of all the necessary tasks and remembering how to use all […]

Owners corporations, sometimes called the body corporate, take care of managing the common property in strata. It’s a big responsibility that comes […]

At BuildingLink, we truly put our customers at the heart of all we do. The good relationships we develop with customers enable […]

The Australian dream is changing. The most recent census data, combined with research from the University of NSW, shows that more and […]

Building Management Systems (BMS) allows management teams to take control of the property and enhance the asset in a number of ways. […]

Top-notch customer service and clear communication are two qualities that make customers loyal to some brands and not others. The same is […]

Smart buildings allow our residential and working spaces to become more efficient and economical whilst at the same time increasing the convenience […]

It’s the small touches that make a huge difference when standing out from competitors in any industry. When it comes to building […]

Residential communities and apartment buildings are only as happy and healthy as the people who are part of them. When people are […]

Julian Morton, Business Director for Cambridge Management Services (CMS) in Newcastle, joins us to talk about how PLM supports community spirit and […]

Julian Morton, Business Director for Cambridge Management Services (CMS) in Newcastle, joins us to talk about how BuildingLink and PLM are being […]

A positive relationship between building management team members and the community they support is essential for creating strong and happy residential communities. […]

Andrew Terrell, the Newcastle branch manager for Bright & Duggan joins us to share how BuildingLink have transformed the management of their […]

The casual observer can be forgiven for thinking building management software has little to do with community well-being. From the outside, a […]

When everything is at your fingertips, it’s easier to spot opportunities to improve and avoid pitfalls. That’s why facilities analytics and community […]

Successful property investment relies on more than well-maintained buildings, attractive common areas, and great amenities. Smart property management is another big factor […]

Approximately 184,000 Australians – around 5.7% of the over 65s population – live in retirement communities of one kind or another. It’s […]

Every day might be different when you’re a building manager, but one thing that’s always the same is the need to monitor […]

If people are a building manager’s biggest responsibility, building maintenance is certainly a close second. The challenge of balancing costs with extending […]

Document storage is an integral part of any enterprise. Regardless of the size of a business or community, there is always going […]

Vibrant communities are built with great communication, wide participation and shared values and goals. Technology can play a big role in facilitating […]

Secure systems, whether online or on your personal devices, keep you and your contacts safe. These days, cybercrime is an unfortunate reality […]

Building technology has advanced considerably in recent years. No longer is it enough for a building management system to optimise the physical […]

Avington Point Cook is a lifestyle village set 22km outside Melbourne. Over 200 residents make up the vibrant community, made up of […]

When we streamline processes, we get more done and spend less time circling back on ourselves. This leads to higher levels of […]

In a customer-focused company like BuildingLink, even our bookkeeper is interested in enhancing our customer’s experience. By developing good relationships with clients […]

The mechanism we choose to convey our messages can give them more impact, or have our words being lost in the noise […]

Clear, concise and compassionate communication is at the heart of all great relationships. Whether it’s personal or professional, the way we keep […]

With everything we need to carry around in our heads these days, it’s hardly surprising that some things get forgotten – especially […]

Personal recommendations for products and services carry far more weight than any advertising campaign could. Referral programs also create an opportunity for […]

BuildingLink’s Resident’s App puts all of the major functionality of the software at residents fingertips. From updating contact details to booking amenities […]

The customer support BuildingLink provides its clients is second to none in the Proptech space. We know our excellent service is what […]

Personalised customer care that goes along with the new technology for your building manager and community can make or break its success. […]

One of BuildingLink’s greatest strengths is the communication tools for communities. We believe communication is the glue that bonds communities. Keeping people […]

: What is your background/what skills do you bring to your role? I majored marketing in Keio university in Japan and developed […]

Five years ago, just 10% of Australians lived in flats or apartments, this has risen year on year as more Australians opt […]

There’s a reason 64% of customers are happy to pay more if it means they’ll get better customer service. It’s because the […]

If you live in a shared apartment building, the chances are, you have a strata manager that keeps life in the building […]

The growing trend for people in Australia’s southern states to head north and follow the sun has caused Gold Coast apartment prices […]

When it comes to luxury apartment living in Canberra, BuildingLink is just as integral as the bricks and mortar. Or should we […]

Melbourne experienced the harshest and longest COVID-19 lockdown orders out of all world cities. Of the 5 million city residents who had […]

There are many ways to invest in property. Buying your own home, buying and ‘flipping’, buying to rent, building and selling, part […]

One of the keys to offering a community management system that makes everyone’s life easier, is comprehensive support. Not just a customer […]

Building maintenance is a task that often falls to the building manager or sometimes the body corporate. Issues with building maintenance – […]

While retirement communities vary in size, atmosphere and amenities, many of the challenges faced by retirement community managers are the same. Engaging […]

Building Managers are busy people who wear a number of different hats each day. There’s a lot to manage too, not just […]

Internet access to software applications provide increased agility for businesses, staff and other users. They can also increase the risk of data […]

BuildingLink International is run by a small, dedicated team of advocates for building management in Australia and the Asia-pacific region. Not content […]

There are many moving parts when it comes to building and community management. The more empowered community members are, the easier the […]

At the turn of the century, when everyone else was worried about the Y2K bug, a family passionate about property in America […]

There is no denying that the role of a building manager is full of challenges. There are many aspects of building and […]

Unlike many other businesses, property managers and building managers have a wide range of financial responsibilities. From accepting rental payments to security […]

Being a property developer is a little like being a conductor. Many different activities need to be coordinated to create the symphony […]

Community management is often thought of in terms of online groups and marketing. However, when it comes to our built environment, conscious […]

One of the most common complaints about building managers is that they are hard to reach and don’t keep tenants updated about […]

There’s more pressure on Facilities Managers than ever these days. Building owners, users and residents expect their spaces to be efficient, sustainable […]

There are many different kinds of Building Management Systems (BMS). Each has its own special functions and ways of working. Most BMSs […]

The recent enhancements to our new Public Display have been a great success! BuildingLink staff and residents are now enjoying an even […]

BuildingLink’s GEO App has had even more functionality added to it! All upcoming reservations for today and tomorrow, approved and requested reservations, […]

Designed to enhance your next project or showcase your portfolio of properties, our BuildingLink branded apps help to consolidate your brand, show […]

Featuring 186 beautifully appointed residences, 413 luxury hotel rooms, eight restaurants, and a range of thoughtfully designed recreational and wellness facilities, Rosewood […]

Partnering with BuildingLink International for their last 6 projects over four years including V, ARC, Skye, Oasis, and Waterfall, Infinity by Crown […]

What is the Tiered Community Structure feature? Listening to the feedback from our Building Managers, BuildingLink International saw that we could offer […]

Here at BuildingLink International, we understand that every building is different, as are the requirements of you, your team and your residents. […]

Offering a new way to keep residents’ eyes on your brand, BuildingLink International is pleased to launch a distinctive offering, where you […]

Proud sponsors and participants in the recent CWG Corporate Golf Day, BuildingLink International enjoyed a great day of golf, connecting with industry […]

The BuildingLink team were thrilled to once again be Gold Sponsors at the third Annual Building and Property Summit, hosted by Lefand […]

Strategies you can implement now to ensure continued business growth in 2019 and beyond. 1. Smarten up! (Your units) Powered by The […]

Landing pages customised to give you a sales advantage How does The Link by BLI work? Each time a building resident wants […]

Tell us what a typical workday looks like: Louise: In a typical workday, I oversee and work with the Support Team to […]

How does Ready Responses work? Designed to give you back more time in your day, our predefined response function gives you a […]

From creating events through to registering attendees, RSVP is your time-saving online and real-time event management tool. Whether you’re organising an AGM, […]

Created by your local BuildingLink partners, the initial release of the VCM provides a new level of functionality for our Managers, with […]

Recently in Sydney, we’ve been watching the story unfold around Opal Tower and its structural design and construction issues that have caused […]

In our quest to create better liveability within our communities worldwide, CEO Niall Marshall recently spent time in Japan, introducing the benefits […]

As the holiday season is upon us, we find ourselves reflecting on the past year and those who have helped to shape […]

What is ImageR™ and how does it work? ImageR™ is an AI-powered package handling solution, incorporating sophisticated algorithms to match data from […]

Sending out 13,445 emergency broadcasts throughout 65 buildings across Sydney, managers were able to alert residents via SMS and phone blast about […]

As an alternative long-term investment option, high-density build-to-rent developments are predicted to lead and accelerate the growth of rental properties throughout Australia […]

With an impending shift in balance from home ownership to renting in Australia, the build-to-rent sector provides an affordable, quality, and long-term […]

Offering exclusive value, efficiency and convenience, Marketplace connects residents with local business and services, exclusive specials and offers just for BuildingLink managed […]

With Amazon launching in Australia last year, joining the likes of online giants eBay and Gumtree, does this mean we will all […]

The BuildingLink International team were thrilled to attend the UDIA NSW Awards for Excellence Gala Dinner, held on Friday 3rd August in […]

A coveted island destination, Como Uma Canggu opened in early 2018.  Working with our BuildingLink International team, the resort wanted to add […]

Speak to BuildingLink International first. More than a Community Management System for your development, did you know that BuildingLink International can add […]

Celebrating the finalists in the National Innovation & Excellence Awards, the prestigious Gala Dinner and Awards evening was held on Friday 11th […]

Biaggio Signorelli Asbestos Foundation 10 Year Tribute Autumn Gala Marking the 10th anniversary of the passing of Biaggio Signorelli to Asbestos Cancer, […]

Using a phone app to lock or unlock your home, turn lights on and off, set room temperature, monitor your place remotely […]

Providing unparalleled insight across all your buildings’ operations, the MgmtCo Dashboard is a platform where you can monitor KPI’s, identify key areas […]

BuildingLink launches another game-changer Offering unparalleled insight across all property operations, the Developer Dashboard is a platform that provides a single data […]

Let us introduce you to ImageR™, the latest innovation in our management suite by BuildingLink.   What is ImageR™? An AI powered […]

Culture is key in apartment buildings. A happy community driven by engaging occupants, building managers and great amenities, makes it an attractive […]

ImageR™ is providing building staff with a revolutionary and simple method to manage package deliveries. Here, we go backstage to explain the […]

Snapchat filters use machine learning algorithms, just like our ImageR™ tech, to detect the face in each image.   Viewing these images […]

BuildingLink International was pleased to partner as silver sponsor at The Annual Building & Property Summit, presented by the Lefand Group.   […]

Using BuildingLink as a substantial value-add to their Northshore marketing, The Pavillion Group chat to us about the key benefits, and how […]

In past decades, films such as The Matrix and Blade Runner have featured Voice AI as a futuristic, dystopian concept. Fast forward […]

The Building Bond and Inspections Scheme was introduced by the NSW Government on 1 January 2018, requiring developers to lodge a bond […]

Did we mention that along with providing immediate voice responses to your building related questions, Alexa will also dim your lights and […]

BuildingLink International is excited to announce the launch of the BuildingLink Skill for Amazon Alexa, providing our residents with a new, fast […]

Following the beta release, we’re excited to announce the launch of the Aware! by BuildingLink Fitness Centre Kit IoT (Internet of Things) […]

As some of you are already aware, 2017 has been a monumental year for BuildingLink as the system is now deployed in […]

BuildingLink International is proud to announce its partnership with Shangri-La Residences with our first building in Singapore. The team at Shangri-La were […]

We’re happy to announce the release of our new Management Company Dashboard, which offers company managers a unique way to view and […]

It’s a feature loved by many, but there are still some building staff and managers hesitant to send a broadcast to the […]

It’s time to update your pet registry by taking the process online.   Residents can now submit pets for management approval, via […]

We recently launched our PSI booking functionality; now you can manage all pre-settlement inspections through BuildingLink. Display available time slots, limit duration, […]

Your building’s image is an important aspect of your community.   Email Templates: The Email Template module offers a number of templates […]

Most buildings have at least a lift that can be booked for move in & outs. If you need to take bookings […]

Since launching, Central Square West Ryde has been an excellent example of how BuildingLink has been utilised to enhance community living, by […]

We’re taking your residential living experience to the next level with the assistance of voice recognition software!   Take a look at […]

It’s here!   As requested, we’ve been working away on the Building Activity Report just for you. Photos are now included and […]

With the aim to reduce the amount of time staff spend behind the computer, the idea of BuildingLink Companion was brought to […]

Aware! By BuildingLink is a special initiative the BuildingLink Labs team is working on, to make residential buildings intelligent. Aware! By BuildingLink’s […]

We’re proud to announce the launch of our brand new Asia website – www.buildinglink.asia. In addition to the new website, late last […]

We all know that one EC member that is a self-dubbed guru on IT security and privacy, well now you can keep […]

EMAIL DESIGN TEMPLATES   We’re extremely happy to announce the launch of our email design templates functionality. Strata Managers, Building Managers, Concierge […]

Harbour front living at its best.   BuildingLink has partnered with Lendlease to launch Barangaroo’s residential buildings, Anadara and Alexander. Image courtesy […]

Building a community goes further than bricks and mortar, we aim to build more than just residential buildings. But how do you […]

Make move-ins a breeze this holiday season! As a developer, you want your purchasers to settle into their new homes hassle free, […]

Let’s face it – wild storms, false fire alarms and burst pipes, we’ve all experienced at least one of these events. And […]

Efficiency is time and money. With GEO by BuildingLink, you no longer need to be tied to the desk or run back […]

The holiday season is fast approaching. Are you really prepared for what’s to come?   If you’re still receiving amenity reservation checks […]

A recent article that appeared in the Wall Street Journal, stated that the ‘biggest landlords in the US are being crushed under […]

Keeping owners happy can be a tough gig, but not with BuildingLink   1. Communication made easy Like with every industry, good […]