Managing Multiple Sites: Challenges and Solutions for Facilities Managers
31 August 2023The Growing Complexity of Managing Multiple Sites Managing multiple sites in facilities management can be a complex and challenging task. As organisations expand and operate across various locations, it becomes crucial to ensure consistency, efficiency, and compliance across all sites. This is where effective multi-site management comes into play. In this blog, we will explore […]
The Future of Workplace Experience: Enhancing Employee Engagement Through Facilities Management
18 May 2023In the dynamic and ever-changing world of work, facilities management plays a crucial role in creating exceptional workplace experiences. Gone are the days when facilities management solely focused on maintaining physical spaces. Today, it has evolved to prioritise employee engagement, fostering productivity, satisfaction, and talent retention. In this blog, we will explore the evolving role […]
How is Flexible Working Impacting Our Mental Health?
08 December 2022Terms such as home working and work/life balance have become part of our vocabulary. But a recent survey has identified the hidden impacts of flexible working on our mental health. Some companies have made a full return to the office. Although barriers still remain in terms of health, wellbeing and employees feeling safe and supported […]
Why Facilities Management is the Key to Achieving Net Zero
26 October 2022Achieving net zero is one of the top proprieties for many companies across the world. Facilities management has an important role to play in helping your company achieve it. We’ve been working with facilities managers for 40 years, and we’ve seen a lot of changes. From the introduction of technology, through to the flexible working […]
Increase Productivity With Good Office Design
19 October 2022Many business leaders are looking for ways to increase productivity in their teams. Could the answer sit with facilities management? Open plan is the design of choice for many facilities management companies, but new studies have shown that these large open spaces can have a negative impact on productivity. Those workers whose roles require a […]
How Facilities Managers Can Benefit From IoT
26 September 2022The Internet of Things is changing the reality for facilities managers. The ability to access real time data is impacting on our ability to manage the workplace. Plus, it is helping us to meet the challenges of managing facilities in a way that really adds value to the organisation. Internet of Things is bringing together […]
Hybrid Working: What It Means for Facilities Management
26 January 2022Hybrid working. It’s a phrase that we didn’t hear very often before 2020. But as we now all start the return to the office, what does this mean for facilities management? Our team share their thoughts – Hybrid Working Means Office Occupancy is Increasing The majority workers who have spent the last 2 years at […]
Green buildings and the FM role in the environment
27 May 2021If you’re in facilities management you’ll be well aware of going green – the process of making systems and buildings environmentally sustainable and low impact. Think about your building. How many hours are the lights on? How much energy is required to keep assets running? And how can FM create sustainability in older buildings? In […]
Successful facilities managers have these skills
15 March 2021Interested in a career in facilities management? Then you’ll need a wide-ranging set of skills from operations and maintenance to project management. It’s even more true now that the pandemic has changed the face of the workplace. But beyond the tick box lists, what are the skills that an FM needs to really stand out […]