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A guide to facilities risk management: How to evaluate and manage common risks
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…
Core elements of sports facility management
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…
What is planned preventative maintenance (PPM)?
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…
What does SMART stand for in technology?
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, smart technology has become a buzzword that property managers frequently encounter. But what does smart actually stand for when applied to devices or systems? In this post, we delve into the essence of s…
How to create a facilities condition assessment report?
A facilities condition assessment (FCA) report is your go-to guide for keeping your building safe, functional and well-maintained. It dives deep into your facility’s systems to uncover what’s working, what isn’t and what needs attention soon. In this…
Top 7 NHS CAFM Providers in the UK for 2026
Key takeaways Choosing an NHS CAFM provider in the UK can feel like a challenge. With complex estates and increasingly demanding requirements, trusts need to ensure they choose a platform that meets their requirements today and can scale into tomorro…
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…