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Why data confidence is the foundation of AI-ready facilities management
Artificial intelligence (AI) is firmly on the facilities management (FM) agenda. From predictive maintenance and compliance reporting to energy optimisation and operational planning, organisations are exploring how AI can help teams work more effici…
The connected hospital estate: Turning data into action for safer, smarter facilities management
Making the shift from systems of record to systems of intelligence and execution requires healthcare organisations to combine the power of unified data and artificial intelligence with human expertise. Becky Allen, MRI Software’s Healthcare Solution…
Why facilities management needs more than AI alone
Artificial intelligence has rapidly moved from a future concept to a boardroom priority. Across facilities management, organisations are exploring how AI can help them manage growing compliance demands, ageing assets, rising operating costs, and incr…
Facilities management in EMEA: From reactive to predictive
Facilities management (FM) sits at the core of every building, workplace, and estate. Many FM leaders and workplace teams face new, major pressures, which pose the question: How can we improve operational performance while lowering risk, meeting sust…
Keeping cool under pressure: What the recent heatwave teaches us about the future of workplace facilities management
The recent heatwave across many parts of the world – including the UK, Europe, and New York – offered a sharp reminder that extreme weather is no longer an occasional inconvenience for facilities teams. It is fast becoming part of the op…
Best CAFM software solutions in the UK for 2026
Key takeaways CAFM software is becoming essential as UK organisations face growing compliance obligations, rising costs and increasing pressure to improve building performance. Modern CAFM and IWMS platforms help facilities teams centralise maintena…
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 …
Designing hospitals that work smarter:
How footfall intelligence, BIM and connected systems are supporting healthcare estates teams
Healthcare estates are among the most complex environments to manage. Hospitals operate 24/7, support vulnerable populations and must meet rigorous regulatory requirements, often across ageing estates and under intense financial pressure. For NHS est…