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In high-pressure manufacturing environments, productivity and uptime are everything. A single equipment failure can throw production schedules into chaos, increase costs, and impact safety and compliance. That’s why more manufacturers are turning to …

Facilities management has evolved beyond simply keeping the lights on and the lifts running. In 2025, it’s about making smarter, faster decisions that shape the future of your operations. The secret? Dashboards that go beyond displaying data – …

With the advent of Internet of Things (IoT) sensors and the increasing availability of real-time data, AI is playing an increasingly important role in FM. IoT sensors allow facilities teams to maintain a comprehensive view of their assets, occupancy …

Traditional facilities management best practice relies heavily on effective scheduling, providing maintenance services at agreed intervals to meet a service level agreement. However, with the increasing uptake of Internet of Things (IoT) sensors and …

This post will teach you about some of the top facility management KPIs (key performance indicators) you should track to increase business efficiency. As a facilities manager, keeping track of these metrics can help you monitor and improve your facil…

The retail landscape is a challenging environment globally, marked by the rising of costs for goods, inflation, energy, and labour. It’s vital, now more than ever, for retailers to base their decisions on data, and to take proactive measures rather t…

In this post, we explore the pivotal role of hard services in facilities management, a key component in maintaining the infrastructure and operational integrity of properties. Understanding what hard services in facilities management are, from heatin…

In this article we explore what soft services in facilities management entail, focusing on the aspects that enhance the day-to-day experience within a building. Soft services include such things as cleaning, security and landscaping, all of which pla…