Category: Guide

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Guide: How to transition from spreadsheets to CAFM software

It is proven that FM software manages a facility more effectively than a spreadsheet, but how difficult is it to transition between the two systems?
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Maximising ROI from CAFM: Asset Management

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The seven deadly sins of buying CAFM software

The right computer-aided facilities management or CAFM software can feel like a divine gift, so be careful not to commit any of these seven deadly sins during your procurement process.
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Maximising ROI from CAFM: Contractors

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From PPMs to DDMs

PPMs are finally getting a makeover - turning them from time-based checks to insightful data-driven maintenance (DDM ) to save time and money.
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Planting the Seeds of Smart Building Success

Explore how cultivating a smart building mirrors gardening—using the right tools, preparing, and nurturing growth.
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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.
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A Beginner’s 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 organisation.
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A Quick Guide to PPPs

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What is CAFM Software?

In this back to basics guide we’ll explain what the acronym stands for, what CAFM is used for, and the benefits to the FM team and wider organisation.
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Top Tips for Creating an Asset Register

Having an asset register is advantageous for informed FM decision making, compliance and operational efficiency. Read our tips on how to make one.
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Installing CAFM Remotely With Confidence

There are plenty of options to make sure your CAFM software is up and running as soon as possible, regardless of location. Read our blog on remote CAFM installation.
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Beginner’s Guide to BIM and Digitisation

This guide will explain everything you need to know about BIM and digitisation, including the benefits and how they are used in FM; as well as some useful resources for further further reading.
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A Guide to Facilities Management Technology Acronyms

Even the most experienced professionals can be tripped up by an acronym. Here's a run through of some of the more common terms.
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What Is SFG20 and Why Should You Be Using It?

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Free Your Locked-Up Data: Tips for Moving to CAFM

Data is the new gold, so they say, but managing it with spreadsheets means the FM team can’t unlock its full value.
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How CAFM is Making Us Wiser About Being Older

Facility management teams will play a significant part in helping aged care homes meet the new aged care reforms recommended by the Royal Commission.
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How to Choose the Right CAFM Software

A wide choice of CAFM software means harder decision making. Read our guidance to make sure you pick the best CAFM for your organisation.
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Preventative vs Predictive Maintenance

What is preventative maintenance compared to predictive maintenance, and which plan should you be using?
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What to Consider When Digitising Existing Buildings

Many FMs want to work more digitally when managing their building information. Find out how to make that step from an idea to reality in this blog.
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Managing Site-Wide Health and Safety with CAFM

How creating schedules by location, rather than asset, can help FMs manage health and safety across their site.
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2019 in Review – What Were the Priorities in FM?

New Year is a time of reflection, and we’re looking back on the priorities for facilities management professionals over the last 12 months.
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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.
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Changing Times for CAFM Implementation

The important role of change management and communication to get the best our of your CAFM system and achieve staff buy in.
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BIM for FM Webinar – an Overview

Service Works Global’s ‘BIM for FM’ webinar this week showed the practical side of how building information modelling (BIM) can be used within FM.
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Technology: Are FMs Embracing Change?

‘Technology as a force for change – we are all technology companies, aren’t we?’ A commentary on the debate featuring SWG.
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CAFM Tools for In-house FM and Service Providers

Whether an in-house team or an FM service provider, the flexibility of CAFM software can improve service levels with an ROI of just 12-18 months.
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Give Up Giving Up – FM Practices to Let Go

Giving up smoking for a month is good for self-control and health, but why not also consider giving up bad FM practices to form positive habits instead.
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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 CAFM is essential to keep work in check and facilities running efficiently.
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2018 in Review – What Were the Key Priorities in FM?

Looking back on 2018, what topics were of most interest to FM professionals? Read our round up here.
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Benefits of an Integrated Payment Mechanism for PPP Service Providers

Five reasons why PPP service providers should be using software with an integrated paymech rather than struggling with spreadsheets.
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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.
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2017 in Review – What Were the Key Priorities in FM?

2017 was a year of change and discovery for facilities management, but which subjects were most important to FMs?
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Work Smarter, Not Harder, in 2018

Forget new year's resolutions - get things done faster, cheaper and more efficiently in your facility by switching to CAFM software.
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Using FM Software for Success – SWG and BIFM Good Practice Guide Webinar Review

SWG and BIFM give advice in this complimentary webinar on selecting the right CAFM system for an organisation, including choosing features and writing a business case.
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Guide: How to Select the Right CAFM App

Looking for a CAFM app at Facilities Show? Take our list of questions to find the right software for your requirements.
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Online Security, FM and the Internet of Things

The Internet of Things (IoT) is the next big thing for facilities management, but FMs should also be aware of how to protect their data and online devices.
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Keep Your 2017 Resolutions With CAFM

Often New Year Resolutions are broken within a month, but we look at how facilities managers can keep theirs through 2017 and beyond.
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Five Ways CAFM Can Deliver ROI

CAFM can generate ROI quickly through time, money and efficiency savings across the whole organisation - read on find out how.
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Facilities Management Made As Easy As Pie

Many parallels can be drawn between The Great British Bake Off and facilities management - read on to find out more.
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5 Technology Tips to Improve Maintenance Scheduling

Top tips on using technology to improve maintenance scheduling, increasing work efficiency and reducing time lost to equipment breakdowns.
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Operative Management – How to Optimise FM Resources

Manage work quality, deadlines and profitability using QFM's simple Resource Scheduler tool.
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Asset Management – Setting Up An Asset Register

How to set up an asset register for more effective asset management, and how linking to a CAFM system can save time and money.
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How Does BIM Benefit Facilities Managers?

BIM is a topic that should be high on the agenda of many FMs, but is often misunderstood. What is BIM and what are the benefits?
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How to Keep Your Cool in British Summer Time

How to maintain productivity in the workplace during the summer heat using planned preventative maintenance strategies and automated asset monitoring.
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5 Reasons to Visit SWG at the Facilities Show

Why visit SWG on stand N1300 at the Facilities Show? Five reasons why our industry-leading CAFM software is worth a look.
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How to Choose and Implement the Right FM Software for Your Organisation

The importance of careful planning cannot be emphasised strongly enough when choosing new facilities management software. SWG has produced a comprehensive, impartial guide to provide advice.
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Three Ways Booking Software Can Improve Your Business

With space at a premium in many organisations, shared areas are high-value assets. Ensure these resources are used to maximum effect and save space, time and reputation.
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FM Software Acronyms – Concise or Confusing?

CAFM, IWMS, CMMS – meaningful facilities management technology terms or a jumble of letters? Read on for current trend analysis of acronyms in facilities management.
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