UK
September 2024
Technology in FM: An FM Industry Temperature Check
We explore the new technologies in FM, AI and IoT, the challenges facility managers face, hybrid working and sustainability.
August 2024
Smart Buildings Magazine: Q&A with Mats Broman
Mats Broman, CEO of SWG, provides a Q&A to discuss his role at SWG, smart buildings, AI, digital twins and his personal life.
August 2024
SWG and Kettering General NHS Announced as Finalists in PFM Awards
Service Works Global and Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust are proud to be announced as finalists in the 2024 PFM Awards’ Partners in Healthcare Settings category.
August 2024
New Insights Released: FM Technology Trends Survey 2024
New research suggests technologies like IoT and BIM are transformational, yet work needs to be done to help FMs transition and reap the benefits.
August 2024
SWG Announces Successful Renewal of ISO Certifications
SWG celebrates renewing ISO 9001 (quality management) and ISO 27001 (Information security management) certifications.
July 2024
SWG Newsletter August 2024
SWG’s latest newsletter highlights our latest software launch and other updates on how we’re helping FMs around the world.
June 2024
Why Space Management is Key for Estate Teams
Strategic space management is an essential skill for healthcare estate teams, as proved by our Kettering General Hospital Case Study.
June 2024
How to Use Tech to Support With Efficient Refurb and Refit Projects
How effective space management and new technology in the public sector drives efficiencies, compliance and sustainability.
June 2024
Service Works Global Appoints Nigel Robinson as UK General Manager
Service Works Global (SWG) has strengthened its senior leadership team by appointing Nigel Robinson as the new UK general manager.
June 2024
How Smart Space Management Can Support Refurb Projects
How effective space management and new technology in the public sector drives efficiencies, compliance and sustainability.
June 2024
How Optimised Space Management Can Support Hospital Efficiency
We discuss how NHS hospitals are using strategic space management to improve operations & patient care amid overcrowding and underinvestment.
June 2024
The Role of Technology in PPP Relationships
SWG’s Marc Watkins, features in the podcast ‘3Ps in a Pod’ discussing contract challenges and how technology in PPPs can help.
May 2024
SWG and Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
SWG partnered with Kettering NHS Trust to provide CAFM and space management software, enhancing FM, compliance & maintenance efficiency.
May 2024
How to Utilise Technology to Achieve Sustainability Goals
We discuss how the strategic use of sensors, FM software, and IoT can help university estate teams drive sustainability on their campuses.
May 2024
Unlocking ESG Potential: Leveraging Technology in FM
We discuss the importance of ESG commitments, showcasing FM’s pivotal role in leveraging BIM to drive sustainability.
April 2024
PAM: Proactive Estate Reporting for NHS Teams
SWG discusses the Government’s Premises Assurance Model (PAM) framework and how it help with challenges in submitting reports for smarter NHS estate management.
April 2024
Managing Matchday Maintenance
MCG and SWG discuss managing maintenance on event day, including the challenges, and offer advice on easing the burden on facility staff.
April 2024
SWG Turns 30 – A Journey Through the i-FM Archives
Leading UK journal i-FM delves into the archives to see what SWG’s story can tell us about how the FM market has changed over time, and where it is likely to head.
April 2024
Gary Watkins Steps Down as CEO of SWG as Mats Broman Succeeds Him on 1st May
Gary Watkins steps down as CEO of Service Works Global as Mats Broman succeeds him on 1st May 2024.
April 2024
Service Works Global Turns 30
Established in April 1994, the business has gone from strength to strength under CEO Gary Watkins, and with parent company Addnode Group since 2017.
April 2024
SWG Newsletter April 2024
SWG’s latest newsletter highlights our latest software launch and other updates on how we’re helping FMs around the world.
March 2024
The Role of Technology in Public Sector Building Compliance
Marc Watkins, Business Development Director at SWG, outlines why forecasting systems, retrofitting existing buildings and integrating systems are necessary to manage public sector building compliance changes.
March 2024
Software for Standards
Penny Brinsley, Regional Account Director at SWG, discusses compliance and risk assessment and the benefits of permit-to-work systems.
February 2024
How Social Housing Teams Can Mitigate a Crisis
Marc Watkins, Business Development Director at SWG, discusses the impact of RAAC on the social housing sector, and how operators can utilise BIM systems to not only understand their estates, but increase efficiencies and reduce costs.
February 2024
WeAreTechWomen: Q&A with Rebecca Jungver
Rebecca Jungver, BIM consultant at SWG, shares insights into her role, the industry’s intricacies, and the fascinating world of BIM.
January 2024
Service Works Global Announces Speakers for the Workplace Futures Conference
SWG announces speakers for the upcoming Workplace Futures conference, ‘People and Tech: A Symbiotic Relationship. Shaping User Experience.’
January 2024
NHS Maintenance Backlogs and Dangerous Infrastructure Require Urgent Action
SWG’s Marc Watkins is featured in Facilitate Magazine to outlines how technology can reduce the NHS backlog and keep buildings compliant.
January 2024
A Technological Revolution for P3
SWG’s Kelly Widger, is featured in CFM&D to discuss the Canadian P3 market and analyse the role of BIM and digital twins.
January 2024
Staying on Track – Using AI in Transport Hubs
Featured in PFM, Paul McCarthy, CTO at Service Works Global, discusses how Al is supporting asset maintenance at transport hubs.
January 2024
Trends and Predictions for 2024
Hazel Bedson, Marketing Director at SWG discusses the trends and predictions for 2024 within the FM industry, including AI, IoT and Sensors.
December 2023
A More Efficient Care Home
Penny Brinsley discusses the implications of FM technology in efficient care home estate management including the use of AI to create better maintenance schedules.
December 2023
How Technology Can Support Building Management
Account Director, Penny Brinsley, spoke to Carer UK about how technology can support care home estate teams to manage their building more efficiently.
December 2023
SWG Newsletter Q4 2023
SWG’s latest newsletter highlights our latest software launch and other updates on how we’re helping FMs around the world.
December 2023
Software Solutions For Better Workplace Management
Account Director, Penny Brinsley, spoke to FM UK about how space management software can help FMs improve workplace management.
November 2023
Why FM Really Matters
Featured in PFM, Marc Watkins, our BDD, discusses how efficient facilities management is vital to employee experience and productivity.
November 2023
Retrofitting BIM: Creating Better Buildings
Featured in Public Sector Build Journal, Marc Watkins, Business Development Director, discusses how retrofitting existing buildings with BIM technology can improve building capabilities and how it can help building owners during the RAAC crisis.
October 2023
Digital Dilemma
Featured in Facilities Management Journal, Paul McCarthy, CTO, discusses how FMs can determine which digital solutions are the right ones.
October 2023
SWG Newsletter Q3 2023
SWG’s latest newsletter highlights our latest software launch and other updates on how we’re helping FMs around the world.
September 2023
The RAAC Crisis Could’ve Been Avoided with a Proactive FM Strategy
FM Director & People Management feature SWG discussing how a proactive maintenance strategy could have prevented the RAAC concrete crisis.
August 2023
How To Manage Maintenance Requests On Event Days
Featured in Football & Stadium Magazine, Penny Brinsley discusses the challenges of managing maintenance requests on event days.
August 2023
Optimising Energy Management in Education Estates
Featured in Campus Estates Journal, learn how technology including CAFM, BIM and sensors can drive efficiency in energy management.
August 2023
FM Clinic: Health and Safety
Penny Brinsley, Account Director, comments on what can be done to ensure good health and safety at work, featured in FMJ’s FM Clinic.
July 2023
SWG celebrates the Renewal of ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certifications
SWG celebrates renewing ISO 9001 (quality management) and ISO 27001 (Information security management) certifications.
July 2023
FMs ‘Must be Aware of Challenges Flexible Working Bill Will Bring’
Hazel Bedson, Marketing & Operations Director, Service Works Global, comments on the new flexible working bill, featured in Facilitate Magazine.
July 2023
Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the NHS
We celebrate the 75th anniversary of the NHS, reflecting on everything it has provided to the country, whilst mentioning some of our clients.
June 2023
How FMs Can Embrace Tech in the Era of Flexible Work
Samantha Fuller, International General Manager, SWG, discusses with FM Magazine how tech can help with a seamless transition to hybrid work.
June 2023
SWG Newsletter June 2023
SWG’s latest newsletter highlights our latest software launch and other updates on how we’re helping FMs around the world.
June 2023
Protecting Historic Buildings with Digital Models
SWG share advice on how digital models of historic buildings can act as a back-up in the case of extensive damage and provide immediate benefits to building and facilities managers.
June 2023
Service Works Global Releases White Paper About the Steps to Creating a Smart Building
SWG have released a new white paper, The Art of the Possible, that details the seven steps to creating a smart building.
