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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…

Supporting admissions teams deliver accuracy, transparency and performance from application to allocation  Key takeaways School Offer Day requires complex coordination, from application validation to allocation and compliance   Around 500,000 applic…

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 – …

Key takeaways Local government reorganisation is underway, requiring councils to merge systems and services effectively   Legacy systems create silos, making integration and consistent service delivery difficult   Unified platforms reduce duplicatio…

Key takeaways Ballycastle named the biggest growing high street with 20% YoY footfall growth  Newcastle Quays is the top retail park at 10% growth  Victoria Shopping Centre in Southend had the largest footfall increase of all UK shopping centres at …

Key takeaways Education management is becoming more complex, requiring councils to adopt integrated, future-ready systems to meet rising demand and regulatory pressure. Selecting education management software is a strategic decision that directly im…

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…

This article was originally published by Property Reporter. Key takeaways Awaab’s Law introduces strict timelines for investigating, reporting and resolving damp and mould issues, requiring faster, more accountable responses. Landlords must shift fr…