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Top 10 benefits of CMMS software
Keeping track of maintenance schedules across a facility is a complex and demanding task. Even the most experienced Facility or Maintenance Manager with the best intentions and attention to detail can find it challenging to stay on top of every requi…
Everything you need to know about maintenance management
Maintenance management plays an essential role in supporting your assets, equipment and infrastructure. Whether you manage a commercial facility, an industrial site or a public building, your ability to maintain operations safely and efficiently depe…
Types of facilities management: the must-have services for landlords
Understanding the full range of services involved in facilities management can help you maintain safer, more efficient and tenant-friendly commercial properties. Whether you’re overseeing a single building or managing an entire portfolio, the right a…
6 ways to elevate your FM team from support function to business partner
Facilities managers play a critical role in business success, but they don’t always get the credit they deserve. In many organisations, facilities management (FM) is simply viewed as a support function that keeps buildings and workspaces properly mai…
Digital transformation in FM: moving beyond the buzzword
“Digital transformation” is a term that gets thrown around a lot. But for facilities managers, investing in the right technology is essential to juggle the challenges of ageing infrastructure, hybrid working demands, and the ever-growing pressure to …
AI readiness in facilities management: Are you prepared?
From predictive maintenance schedules that prevent costly downtime to intelligent chatbots that support on-the-ground engineers, AI is already reshaping how FM teams operate. MRI Software’s 2025 Voice of the Facility Manager (VOFM) report highlights …
Why a strong data strategy is essential for modern FM
Facilities teams generate huge volumes of data every day, tracking everything from asset performance and maintenance schedules to space usage and energy consumption. But without a clear data strategy, this information risks becoming more of a burden …
How to create an effective facilities management preventive maintenance checklist
For facilities managers, staying on top of maintenance tasks is no small feat. With countless assets, systems and spaces to manage, a structured and proactive approach is essential to minimise downtime, control costs and maintain a safe, compliant en…