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As energy costs rise and sustainability targets grow more ambitious, organisations are increasingly turning to technology to optimise the performance of their buildings. Two key systems in this effort are building management systems (BMS) and energy …

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…

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…

Key takeaways Councils must deliver more services with fewer resources amid ongoing structural change   Connected data helps identify risk earlier and improve outcomes, particularly in areas like homelessness   Footfall insights enable better asset …

Co-authored by Jenni Matthews – Retail Insights Analyst – at MRI Software, and Chloe Neslen – Director for Talent Management (EMEA) – at MRI Software. Key takeaways Women remain underrepresented in technology, limiting innovation a…

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 – …