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Decarbonising healthcare estates: Why smart energy management is now essential infrastructure
By Kevin Gilhooly, Interim Healthcare Solutions Lead, MRI Software. With the deadline for updated NHS Green Plans now behind us, the focus for estates leaders has shifted decisively from planning to proving. For those tasked with managing healthcare …
Smarter, greener hospitals: Integrating CAFM, IWMS and BMS
By Kevin Gilhooly, Interim Healthcare Solutions Lead, MRI Software. For NHS Trusts aiming to modernise their estates, integrating CAFM, IWMS and BMS platforms is no longer optional, it’s essential – according to Kevin Gilhooley, Interim Healthcare So…
What is building commissioning? A guide for smarter energy management
In today’s built environment, energy efficiency and performance are no longer optional extras – they are essential requirements for every organisation aiming to reduce costs, meet sustainability targets and create safe, comfortable spaces for p…
What is computer-aided facility management (CAFM)?
Facilities managers are, more than ever expected to do more with less. From reducing operational costs and meeting sustainability targets to ensuring safety and compliance across buildings, the role has become increasingly complex. To meet these chal…
Energy management KPIs
Understanding how and where energy is used across your business is the first step toward improving efficiency and reducing waste. The challenge is that many organisations are overwhelmed by data, capturing every figure without knowing which metr…
What is a commercial HVAC retrofit?
A commercial HVAC retrofit refers to upgrading or replacing key components of an existing heating, ventilation and air conditioning system to improve performance, efficiency and compliance with current standards. Instead of replacing the entire syste…
What is fault detection and diagnostics (FDD) in buildings?
In modern buildings efficiency and reliability are everything. Whether it’s an office tower, hospital or university campus, building systems like HVAC, lighting and energy management must work seamlessly to deliver comfort, safety and cost-effectiven…
What is emergency maintenance?
Facilities and property managers deal with a wide range of maintenance tasks, but few are as urgent or high-stakes as emergency maintenance. This type of repair work is triggered by critical failures or safety hazards that demand immediate attention.…