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What is ESG in property management?
The consideration of ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) factors is fast becoming critical to the success of businesses across all sectors and the property management industry is no exception. More than 80% of the buildings that exist today wi…
10 real estate sustainability trends in 2023
Competition is always improving and the need to stay ahead of the curve is always present. As the climate crisis is more consistently at the forefront of many people’s minds, the adoption of sustainable practices and implementation of eco-responsible…
What is IWMS software?
Managing large-scale workplace operations efficiently and effectively is crucial for enterprises in today’s fast-paced business world. Many organisations are turning to Integrated Workplace Management Systems (IWMS) to streamline and integrate …
How facilities management directly impacts employee satisfaction
Today, it is widely recognised that a happy employee is a productive employee. And, without question, the quality and comfort of their surroundings play a critical role in determining how happy they are day after day. When an employee is comfortable …
Top 10 benefits of meeting room booking systems
There’s no denying that an organised meeting can carry big benefits for all involved. Teams get on the same page. Strategies are cemented and translated. New ideas and approaches are developed. That all sounds great… but we have to face a harsh rea…
The 11 most important facilities management metrics
Measuring your progress against KPIs is a key part of any management-focused software system. Wouldn’t you agree? After all, it’ll be nearly impossible to make significant gains if you don’t know where you can make improvements. Therefore, achieving …
7 biggest property management challenges
As a property owner or manager, you likely already understand all the pains and gains that come along with this challenging yet rewarding position, especially if you don’t have a comprehensive property management solution. However, no matter how many…
Fixed assets and component accounting in social housing
If you’ve not already been put off by the title of this piece, you may well be a finance person rather than an asset management or IT person. It’s a sad truth that, for asset managers, component accounting is often an inconvenience they would rather …