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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…

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…

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…

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 …

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…

Facilities risk management is an essential practice for maintaining safe, efficient and compliant properties. From identifying potential hazards to implementing effective safety measures, understanding what is facilities management is key for real es…

Sports facility management ensures that venues like stadiums and gymnasiums run smoothly, safely and efficiently. It involves juggling operations, maintenance, event planning and customer satisfaction – all while maximising the facility’s value…

In facilities and asset management, prevention is always better than cure. That’s where planned preventative maintenance (PPM) comes in – a proactive strategy designed to keep your estate running smoothly while reducing downtime, prolonging ass…