Canada
April 2024
30 Years of FM and SWG
Celebrating our 30th birthday, we look back over the last three decades of our history and the evolution of the FM landscape.
February 2023
The Inside Track – PPP Contracts
In this blog, our general manager for SWG in North America, Kelly Widger, talks about her experience of working with public-private partnership (PPP) contracts over the last ten years....
January 2023
A Quick Guide to PPPs
In this helpful guide we’ll explain what PPPs are, the types of contracts, and the benefits of using software to manage the intricacies.
February 2021
Automating P3 Contracts with an Integrated Paymech
How an integrated payment mechanism (paymech) can automate abatement calculations and improve SLA performance in a P3 contract
January 2021
What are Payment Mechanisms?
A look at the two forms of P3 payment mechanisms: availability and revenue-based, and the differences between the two.
October 2020
Acronyms in Public-Private Partnerships
Acronyms in public-private partnerships, such as PPP, PFI, PF2, and MIM.
September 2020
Types of P3 Contracts
Outlining the different types of public-private partnership contracts, otherwise known as P3s or PFIs.
November 2019
PPPs in Their Operational Phase – Survey Highlights
The operational phase of a PPP is an increasingly important concern among industry practitioners - read the highlights of our recent survey here.
November 2018
More Haste, Less Speed – The Race for FM Quality
The demand for speed in FM shouldn't be at the expense of quality - how mobile audits through an IWMS app can monitor service standards quickly and easily.
September 2018
Benefits of an Integrated Payment Mechanism for P3 Service Providers
Five reasons why service providers in PPP projects should be using software with an integrated paymech rather than struggling with spreadsheets.
September 2017
Demystifying Performance Based Contracts
Put simply, performance based contracts provide incentives and disincentives to achieve desired outcomes or results from contractors, with the aim of reducing costs and improving service levels.
May 2016
The Importance of Transparency and Auditability in PPP Contracts
PPP contracts can bring great value, fostering a partnership approach between public and private sector. Service Works looks into factors to ensure successful PPP contract.