Service Works Global, the international provider of QFM facilities & performance management software, will be providing a Return on Investment technology assessment service on stand F43 at the Facilities Show. This complimentary, no-commitment consultation will allow visitors to assess and measure the benefits and speed in which an organisation can achieve significant, ongoing cost savings as a result of a well implemented CAFM (Computer Aided Facilities Management) system. Each participating visitor will be provided with an output of their assessment, unique to their organisation’s individual FM needs.

To book an appointment with one of our team at the show, please email contact us.

The UK operations of Service Works Global have recently relocated to new headquarters, in Putney, South West London. These new state of-the-art office premises offer superior workspace facilities and a range of high quality meeting and conference room facilities.

Would all clients and contacts please note that the new address details are as given below:

SWG House
4 Keswick Road
Putney
London
SW15 2JN

Switchboard telephone: +44 (0)20 8780 6222

We look forward to meeting with clients at the new premises over the coming months.

CMMS Software – An Important Tool for Securing Long Term Cost Reductions

As published in EMS Magazine, February 2009

The current economic climate is forcing organisations to re-evaluate budgets, reduce costs and streamline processes. It is now more important than ever for companies to control and consolidate expenditure to ensure their future success.

When an organisation is examining its costs, typically the two key areas to review are payroll and maintenance / facilities expenditure, because these usually represent the largest controllable overheads within a business. However each requires very different strategies.

Substantial Maintenance / facilities cost savings can be rapidly generated by implementing a comprehensive and effective maintenance improvement program. However, leveraging these benefits will only happen if appropriate supporting systems are in place. If a business is operating without an effective CMMS/CAFM (Computerised Maintenance Management System / Computer Aided Facilities Management) application, then it runs the risk of incurring significant, unnecessary maintenance related costs every day.

Gary Watkins, Managing Director of Service Works Global, provider of leading CMMS application, QFM, gives an indication of the potential cost savings that software can make:

“Typically our customers report a 10 -15% reduction in maintenance related expenditure as a result of implementing QFM.”

Automating and streamlining facilities and maintenance activities via applications such as QFM enables companies to focus on their core business activity, whilst maintaining control over operational expenditure. QFM centralises all maintenance-related information to provide organisations with a clear view of planned and reactive maintenance spend. It provides the tools to successfully plan and execute maintenance schedules. In addition, asset management tools within QFM provide insight into the performance of plant and equipment, supporting reliability-driven maintenance strategies. Asset value is optimised through reduced downtime and lower cost of ownership. Key Performance Indicators enable senior management to evaluate the effectiveness of the current maintenance operations and support organisational and personnel decisions.

The benefits of CMMS applications such as QFM are tangible. Often the biggest hurdle for maintenance managers is securing the budget to acquire and successfully implement such a system. Justifying an investment in technology can be achieved by gaining a clear picture of where cost savings can be made across the business.

Service Works Global has developed an industry-driven Return on Investment calculation model, which demonstrates the value that can result from the installation of a CMMS application against total project costs. The report that it generates highlights the sustainable cost savings that can be leveraged across an enterprise, therefore acting as a vital tool to justify the budget to fund CMMS projects.

As Gary Watkins concludes:

“No-one knows how long the current economic downturn will last. If organisations are to weather the storm, it is critical that they focus on sustainable results, not just cutting costs. The importance of CMMS software in driving long-term, cost-effective maintenance strategies, should not be under-estimated.”

The Healthcare Estates Conference and Exhibition is one of the UK’s foremost annual events dedicated to bringing together technologies, services and equipment for application in healthcare environments.
In recent years the healthcare industry has been under increasing pressure to raise standards of service delivery and has made considerable steps towards setting a precedent for underperforming trusts to aim towards and eventually achieve. The need for healthcare organisations to underpin and further improve operational performance has never been greater. The annual Healthcare Estates Exhibition and Conference represents a fitting platform for technology and solution providers to present their products and services to the industry. The exhibition and conference will take place at the Harrogate International Centre on the 14th and 15th October 2008. Service Works Global (SWG) will be exhibiting in Hall C on Stand C137.

SWG will be showcasing QFM, their flagship software solution for healthcare estates and facilities management. QFM has helped numerous trusts to significantly raise standards of facilities asset and service performance, planned maintenance, health and safety and resource scheduling.

SWG’s experience in the Healthcare industry is demonstrated by a broad client portfolio which includes both Public and Private Healthcare Trusts as well service providers, many of whom operate within the PFI model.

“The successful implementation of the product in operationally diverse and demanding environments is testament to the flexibility and robustness of QFM.”

Commented Annie Gales, Operations and Marketing Director.

“Our involvement in this exhibition reaffirms our commitment to this industry sector and we are looking forward to engaging with visitors and participants during the event.”

SWG representatives will be happy to discuss your facilities management requirements and demonstrate the benefits that QFM can offer your business. Should you wish to arrange a suitable date and time to meet with our team during the event, please e-mail info@swg.com

Service Works Global (SWG) today announced it has achieved Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program. As a Gold Certified Partner, SWG has consistently demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and a proven capacity to satisfy customers’ requirements. SWG has been a Microsoft Certified Partner for several years and has continued to develop their products in line with Microsoft standards to deliver high competency solutions to a global marketplace. This certification reaffirms SWG’s reputation as pioneers of technology development within the FM market.

Marketing and Operations Director Annie Gales said:

“We are delighted to be recognised by Microsoft as an organisation worthy of a Gold Certified Partner status. The FM industry is experiencing solid growth in domestic and overseas markets and we appreciate the need to further develop our working relationships with partners and clients alike. Achieving an advanced Microsoft partner status is a clear demonstration of our progress.”