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For owners of large-scale facilities or geographically dispersed building portfolios, achieving optimal functionality, occupant satisfaction, and cost-effectiveness demands a sophisticated approach. If your current methods rely on cumbersome spreadsheets, reactive maintenance strategies, and siloed communication, a Computerised Aided Facility Management (CAFM) system can be a transf [...]

For field service businesses, the ability to manage their field technicians and engineers is an integral part of operating in the most efficient way possible. Without proper management, you'll find your quality of service drops, your customers are less satisfied with your services, and your overall efficiency drops. Regardless of the nature of work or the industry your business oper [...]

As regulatory requirements continue to become more complex, the role of technology in facility management becomes essential to ensure that all regulations are correctly adhered to. With increased pressure to maintain compliance comes a need to equip facilities with the right technology to ensure regulatory compliance across every aspect of facilities management. In this context, Com [...]

In facilities management, embracing sustainable practices is imperative for environmental stewardship and operational efficiency. This detailed guide, explicitly tailored for facilities managers, not only provides a comprehensive look at integrating sustainability into facilities management but also empowers you with strategic insights. It highlights the significant benefits, addres [...]

If you want to select CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System) software to help you manage your maintenance, your choice can be very confusing. There are dozens of CMMS software providers on the market, and selecting the right one for your organisation is essential but tricky and daunting. To help you select the right CMMS for your business, we put together this guide that [...]

Facility management is a constantly changing sector. Several significant disturbances to how businecasses operate (such as the increase in employees working from home) have created new challenges for facility managers. One of the most vital trends that has emerged over the past few years is the rise of modern technologies such as Computer-Aided Facility Management Systems (CAFM). Th [...]

As time goes by, new trends and innovations emerge, playing a crucial role in shaping the gas engineering sector. These trends constantly evolve, making it essential to stay up to date with the ones significantly impacting the sector's development. What is the current trend that is defining the gas engineering sector? Amid all the technological advancements and innovations, the fund [...]

The discipline of facility management has long been crucial for the seamless operation of physical assets and workspaces. Still, it has undergone a significant transformation recently, propelled by technological advancements. This evolution has moved the industry from relying on manual oversight to sophisticated, tech-driven operations, marking a pivotal shift and reshaping how faci [...]

Any organisation that maintains a facility or looks after assets and equipment is looking for ways to ensure the smooth functioning of the assets and equipment they are responsible for. Traditional maintenance strategies focusing on reactive maintenance, where you only step in to fix issues as they appear, have shown that they can lead to unexpected downtimes, costly repairs, and in [...]

How can CAFM Systems Help with Compliance? Regulatory compliance is a black-and-white issue. There is no in-between. You are either compliant, or you aren’t. If you aren’t, your business runs the risk of being fined for failure to comply with regulations. With fines potentially in thousands of pounds and even imprisonment as a potential outcome, it’s vital that you are compliant wit [...]

Trend 1: Integration with IoT (Internet of Things): The concept of the Internet of Things isn't new. The idea is that applications and equipment will communicate with each other to provide automated processes. In the facilities management and CAFM space, that means connecting devices to CAFM systems so that data is gathered in real-time across different areas of facility operations, [...]

Maintenance Management Best Practice 1: Focus on Preventative Maintenance Most organisations are still operating on a reactive maintenance model. This means that maintenance occurs when an asset breaks down. Whilst it’s better than leaving an asset not functioning, maintenance management strategies that focus on reactive maintenance have been shown to increase costs and equipment do [...]