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8 important facility management KPIs
This blog will teach you about some of the top facility management KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) you should track to increase business efficiency. As a facilities manager, keeping track of these metrics can help you monitor and improve your facil…
From compliance to prevention: How IoT can strengthen Legionella control across healthcare estates
Key takeaways Legionella outbreaks highlight the critical importance of water safety in healthcare environments Complex NHS estates and manual processes make consistent monitoring challenging Compliance requirements are resource-intensive and rely h…
Cybersecurity and NHS Estates: Building resilience through data and integration
Key takeaways NHS estates teams face increasing pressure from complex digital, operational and regulatory demands Disconnected systems create data silos, limiting visibility and increasing cybersecurity risk Fragmented data makes compliance repo…
Why is facilities management important in the hospitality industry?
Key takeaways Facilities management is critical to keeping hospitality operations running smoothly and guests satisfied Preventative maintenance improves efficiency and extends the lifespan of assets Strong FM reduces costs by minimising reactiv…
Smart buildings need smart decisions, and smart decisions start with connected data
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 – …
What is sustainability in facilities management?
With governments, businesses and society as a whole pushing for Net Zero emissions and a reduced environmental footprint, facilities managers are under growing pressure to lead the charge, tasked with not only minimising environmental impact but also…
Integrating sustainability in facilities management: key practices for a greener future
Facilities management (FM) plays a pivotal role in driving sustainability initiatives, given its direct influence on energy usage, resource consumption and waste management. In this post we’ll explain how, by adopting a range of sustainable practices…
The hybrid office paradox: How FM teams are managing capacity and utilisation
Key takeaways Hybrid working has created unpredictable office usage, with overcrowded peak days and underused quiet days, making space management more complex. Traditional utilisation metrics no longer reflect reality, leading to poor decisions arou…