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June 2024
The Hidden Challenge of the Great Outdoors
Effective space management is essential for NHS teams to visualise and plan while enhancing operational efficiency and decision-making.
June 2024
Are You Buying Vapourware?
We discuss choosing reliable software to manage growing workloads & provide criteria to avoid vapourware- products with undeveloped features.
May 2024
Inspire, Integrate, Innovate: Ignite Your Career in FM
Our blog celebrates World FM Day, outlining key areas; sustainability, compliance, employee well-being, workspace and technology.
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.
April 2024
Health and Mental Wellbeing in the Workplace
FMs should prioritise employee wellbeing by cultivating positive workplace cultures & utilising FM software to improve physical environments.
March 2024
Can You Afford to Be Wasting Space?
Our latest blog highlights the significance of understanding space utilisation and the strategies that optimise space management.
November 2023
Managing Workspaces in the Hybrid Work Era
Hybrid working has become a new standard in the workplace, but with recent retractions from large organizations how does this affect facilities managers?
July 2023
Reinventing the Workplace: Neurodiversity and FM
Learn about the 'reinvention of the workplace,' a movement to accommodate hybrid working and neurodiversity
March 2023
How is Hybrid Working Impacting the Building Environment?
SWG discuss how hybrid working is impacting the building environment, with a key focus on enhancements to employee experience and sustainability.
January 2023
A Beginners Guide to Space Management
In this informative guide we’ll explain why space management is important, its rise in popularity and the benefits to the FM team and wider organization.
December 2022
2022 in Review – What Were the Priorities in FM?
As the year draws to a close, we’re taking a look back at what aspects of facility management most interested those in the sector over the last 12 months.
August 2022
Creating Smarter Spaces
Whether your workspace is expanding or decreasing, decisions around change must be based on hard data. Read how companies are using space management software to assist.
March 2022
Beginner’s Guide to BIM and Digitization
This guide will explain everything you need to know about BIM and digitization, including the benefits and how they are used in FM; as well as some useful resources...
November 2021
Improving Sustainability Through IWMS
How IWMS software can help organisations to help improve sustainability, and the new innovations being developed to help FMs meet green targets.
May 2021
How Lockers Are The Key To Hybrid Workplaces
COVID-safe businesses inviting back employees are likely to enforce a clear desk policy - making lockers essential kit to keep the workplace organised.
April 2021
Top 5 Benefits of BIM in FM
Why is BIM growing in facility management? Read our top five benefits of BIM for FM teams.
March 2021
A Hybrid Office for an Evolving Workforce
Hybrid working models can protect businesses and employees from disruption through homeworking options and also providing a clean, functional, COVID-safe workspace.
November 2020
BIM and the Golden Thread
What is the golden thread and how can it improve building safety? We look at how BIM is involved in the process, and the viability of BIM adoption in...
November 2020
BIM for 3 Types of Property Owner
A look at how developers, landlords and facility managers use BIM to meet their different requirements.
August 2020
Why a Digital Twin is the Next Big Thing
FMs are keen to invest in technology like sensors, IoT and BIM. With this in mind, the next big thing in FM is likely to be the ‘digital twin’.
July 2020
Rebuilding the Workplace Community
Working from home is not suitable for everyone, and the role of FM is pivotal in preparing offices for safe use and welcoming back the workforce.
July 2020
Predicting Future Workspace Requirements
COVID-19 has changed the normal working environment, and businesses need to plan for a future with more remote working and identify changing office space requirements.
July 2020
Light CMMS for Rich Facilities Management
As lockdown begins to ease and some employees head back to the office, pressure to maintain a safe, hygienic and fully functional space is as never before.
June 2020
Maintaining Social Distancing at Work
As employees start returning to work after strict lockdown, find out how you can manage social distancing using simple space management tools.
September 2019
BIM – Digitizing Information for Existing Buildings
BIM creating in-depth information regarding existing buildings with the release of 19650
June 2019
A University Challenge
There’s never been a tougher time to run a modern university. This week's blog looks at the challenges education facilities face and how they are being overcome.
February 2019
5 Ways to Achieve a Better Work-Life Balance
A growing 24/7 work culture leaves FMs open to being ‘always on' so leveraging technology like IWMS is essential to keep work in check and facilities running efficiently.
October 2018
Checking Out the Workplace
The importance of first impressions cannot be underestimated and a reception is the window to a business. How can FM software help improve public spaces?
September 2018
The Unsung Heroes of Education
Lighting and green space are proven factors in motivation, leading to better academic performance. How can the hard work of the estates team be made easier?
August 2018
Top 5 FM Technology Trends 2018
We reveal the top five technology trends that FM professionals are preparing for this year and beyond, following our 2018 UK FM Software Survey with FMJ.
July 2018
Data Integration – Eliminating the Middle Man from FM Services
Insight from Service Works’ FM Software Survey 2018 has revealed that FM professionals are being smarter with their use of technology.
May 2018
What is Static Space Costing Your Business?
Recent reports of noise being the number one bugbear of office workers are rife. What can be done to resolve a difficult situation and maintain productivity?
March 2018
QFM User Group Summary
A look at the QFM User Group held in London last week, including guest client speakers from Luton & Dunstable NHS Trust and Anabas.
July 2017
How is FM Technology Keeping Your Workplace Well?
Workplace wellness is currently high on the FM agenda, with many organisations now increasing their investment in the health and wellbeing of employees.
October 2016
Making Space for Productivity
How to find 'hidden' space for office moves, flexible work areas or hot desks in order to improve productivity and reduce unnecessary occupancy costs.
April 2016
Making Sense of CAFM
What is CAFM? Read on to see what CAFM software does, and how it can benefit the facilities management in your business.