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Recent reports of a cluster of Legionnaires’ disease cases under investigation in London have once again highlighted the critical importance of water safety management in public buildings. While investigations continue following coverage from BBC New…

NHS estates teams face a growing challenge: delivering safe, efficient, and sustainable care environments while managing increasingly complex digital, operational, and regulatory demands. In this context, cybersecurity can no longer sit in the margin…

Facilities management plays a critical role in hospitality, ensuring properties run smoothly, guests remain satisfied and operations stay financially sustainable. The core functions of facilities management span far beyond basic maintenance, covering…

The term “smart building” has been part of our industry vocabulary for years. Yet in many commercial environments across the UK, smart still too often means siloed. A building management system here – a people counting solution there – …

Hybrid working was meant to offer flexibility. Instead, for many facilities management (FM) teams, it has introduced a paradox: buildings designed for predictability now operating under constant fluctuation.  On paper, offices are less busy than they…

The NHS is at a critical juncture. Ageing estates, increasing patient demand, constrained budgets and ambitious net zero targets are placing unprecedented pressure on facilities and estates teams. Yet this challenge also presents a powerful opportuni…

Choosing the right facilities management system has become a strategic decision rather than a purely operational one. Facilities teams are under increasing pressure to reduce costs, improve asset performance, support sustainability targets and delive…

When researching the right facilities technology for your organisation, two terms you’ll hear frequently are CAFM (Computer‑Aided Facilities Management) and IWMS (Integrated Workplace Management System). Both these technologies support FM teams, but …