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July provided a timely reminder that consumers are still willing to visit physical destinations when there is a compelling reason to do so. A combination of major sporting events, live entertainment, school holidays and warmer weather helped drive a …

The recent heatwave across many parts of the world – including the UK, Europe, and New York – offered a sharp reminder that extreme weather is no longer an occasional inconvenience for facilities teams. It is fast becoming part of the op…

Artificial intelligence is changing how commercial real estate and corporate real estate teams manage lease data. AI can extract information from complex documents in seconds, helping teams access key dates, clauses and financial information faster t…

Across South Africa, property organisations are not looking for another solution to add to an already complex operating environment. While dashboards and visibility remain important, what they need is something more practical and business critical: f…

Key takeaways Data-driven facilities management transforms decision-making by replacing manual processes and reactive responses with real-time insights, analytics and AI-powered intelligence. Real-time visibility improves operational control, enabli…

For decades, real estate technology has been built around systems of record. These platforms were designed to capture, govern, and reconcile highly complex operational and financial data, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and consistency across portfoli…

In South Africa, power instability, increasing utility costs and ongoing infrastructure challenges are forcing organisations to rethink how buildings are managed. Facilities teams are expected to keep operations running efficiently while reducing ris…

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…