Reducing building emissions for facilities managers
Facilities managers (FM) are on the frontline of the battle against climate change. Residential and commercial properties consume some 40% of global energy.
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Is your asset tagging process future-ready?
Employees on Floor 7 are distraught: the coffee machine in the corner of the office has broken down! As the facilities manager, it is your job to investigate the problem. But before you try and… read more
BIM for facilities management: moving towards smart buildings
Building information modelling (BIM) has become an important tool for architects and contractors in the design and construction of new buildings. When the UK Government mandated the use of level 2 BIM for all public-sector… read more
CAFM systems: simplifying facilities management
The role of the facilities manager is becoming more complex, but what can CAFM systems do to help? Multiple sites, increasingly diverse portfolios and larger teams mean that facilities managers are becoming time and resource-poor.… read more
Property management apps: Cut costs and improve efficiency
Gone are the days when facility managers relied on written checklists, paper-based certificates and complex spreadsheets to manage their properties. The most recent developments in property management apps embrace the latest technology, providing an integrated,… read more
Mobile property management – Keeping on top of multiple projects in a volatile environment
Successful property management is like juggling three balls at once – time, cost and quality. Turbulent building stages in property management quickly affect the costs and quality of projects. Since the recent regulations designed to… read more
Facility shutdown – building management in the time of the coronavirus
The UK lockdown has been extended for another three weeks but as other European countries are slowly opening shops again, owners of non-essential businesses in the UK remain hopeful. For owners and managers of production… read more