13th November 2024
Sustainable buildings
SWG considers the sustainability challenges facing the construction and FM sectors and explores the technologies that can help.
16th October 2024
It’s Time to Visualise the Future
Mats Broman spoke to i-FM to discuss converging technologies, connected digital twins and the possibilities of these in the future of FM
4th 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.
17th 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.
12th June 2024
How Smart Space Management can Support Refurb Projects
We discuss how effective space management in the public sector drives efficiencies, compliance and sustainability.
29th 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.
7th 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.
25th 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.
24th 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.
9th 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.
8th 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.
2nd 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.
20th 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.
18th December 2023
SWI Newsletter Q4 2023
SWI’s latest newsletter highlights our latest software launch and other updates on how we’re helping FMs around the world.
4th October 2023
Digital Dilemma
Featured in Facilities Management Journal, Paul McCarthy, CTO, discusses how FMs can determine which digital solutions are the right ones.
3rd October 2023
SWI Newsletter Q3 2023
SWI’s latest newsletter highlights our latest software launch and other updates on how we’re helping FMs around the world.
8th 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.
4th 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.
27th June 2023
SWI Newsletter June 2023
SWI’s latest newsletter highlights our latest software launch and other updates on how we’re helping FMs around the world.
30th March 2023
SWI Newsletter March 2023
SWI’s latest newsletter highlights our latest software launch and other updates on how we’re helping FMs around the world.
21st December 2022
Maximising Your Assets
SWG offers advice to facilities managers about asset management, including the key benefits and how technology can deliver efficiencies and cut costs.
19th December 2022
How the Use of an Asset Register can Aid Healthcare Management
SWG discusses how asset registers can help healthcare estates teams improve the management of facilities work and therefore providing a better patient care experience.
7th December 2022
SWG Newsletter December 2022
SWG’s latest newsletter highlights our latest software launch and other updates on how we’re helping FMs around the world.
2nd December 2022
How to Utilise Software to Create Energy Efficient Buildings
We speak to Energy Manager Magazine about the use of building management systems combined with CAFM will help businesses bring down their energy usage, benefitting business costs and aligning with ESG principles.
25th October 2022
The Digital Twin Journey Webinar
Join SWG, the IWFM and Microsoft on 2 November for an hour’s webinar addressing the practical considerations of digital twins, and providing guidance for those looking to unlock the benefits.
20th October 2022
Sustainable Education Estates – Guidance and Best Practice from Around the World
SWG shares insight on why successful implementation of CAFM software can help increase sustainability, with a focus on higher education institutions.
6th October 2022
Smart Buildings – How To Capture Data and Integrate systems
As smart buildings grow in popularity, the next hurdle for users to overcome is understanding what data is necessary to capture, how to utilise it, and how to integrate it with existing software.
3rd October 2022
How Virtual Models Can Be Used For FM
We speak to Facilitate magazine about how FM can play a valuable support role to marketing and IT when creating a virtual model of facilities.
28th September 2022
Digitising for Optimal Building Performance: SWG at the Smart Buildings Show
Speaking in the Connected Management theatre, SWG will be sharing expert insight into how FMs can optimise intelligent buildings using FM software and integration: making them more economical for owners as well as more functional and safer for occupiers.
20th September 2022
Service Works Global Recognised in the 2022 Gartner® IWMS Market Guide
Corporate real estate leaders can use insights from this IWMS market guide for capital project, space, building, sustainability and real estate portfolio management.
6th July 2022
New Guide: Quick Good Practice Guide to Selecting FM Software
Different software has different strengths, so it’s important to find the one that meets your unique organisational requirements. Download this short guide for advice on the process.
14th April 2022
SWG recognised as Specialist IWMS Platform Provider
SWG’s QFM software has been recognised by Verdantix as the market leader for maintenance and asset management functionality.
25th February 2022
Enhancing Energy Management with CAFM
SWG’s CEO Gary Watkins speaks to Maintenance and Engineering magazine about how CAFM is helping organisations improve their energy management.
15th February 2022
Educational FM Insight from Dean Close School
Read how prestigious UK day and boarding school is using QFM software to improve compliance, reduce costs and manage work more effectively.
18th August 2021
Service Works Global Again Recognised With ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 Certifications
Despite a challenging year for so many, Service Works Global has again achieved ISO certification for exceptional information security (ISO 27001) and quality management (ISO 9001).
8th July 2021
What are the Benefits of BIM for Facilities Management?
Join our webinar to learn how BIM can help FM teams improve asset management, maintenance management, space planning and reduce costs.
8th June 2021
QFM Software Supporting the National Oceanography Centre
Read how NOC is using QFM CAFM software to manage assets, maintenance and bookings, as well as helping maintain ISO compliance.
11th May 2021
Mighty FM and PPP Performance Management with QFM
How service provider Mitie is using SWG’s QFM software to manage FM across 32 education and healthcare PPP contracts.
29th March 2021
QFM Supports Innovation and Growth at Curtin University
How QFM is supporting innovation and expansion at this modern, forward thinking university.
19th March 2021
Service Works Global & Symetri Become the First Platinum + Patrons of the UK BIM Alliance
Service Works Global and Symetri (both part of the Addnode Group) join the UK BIM Alliance as Platinum + patrons.
16th March 2021
Technology ‘Need to Knows’ for the Modern FM
Based on the questions we’re asked most often, the Guide covers an overview of asset management, building information modelling (BIM), the Internet of Things (IoT) and CAFM.
17th December 2020
2020 – a Year of Challenge and Innovation
COVID-19 and cheerless news stole the headlines of 2020, so we’d like to look back on the year and celebrate some of the achievements within the SWG family.
18th August 2020
The Changing Demand for FM and Technology
SWG has released a new white paper investigating the internal and external factors affecting FM, including those which have been accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
13th July 2020
UK More ‘People-Focused’ Than International FM – New Research Released
The results of this year’s FM Tech survey have been insightful, particularly in showing the similarities and differences in FM across the world.
2nd July 2020
Service Works Global Extends Market Share With Addition of Excitech’s CAFM Business
Excitech, an Addnode Group company and the UK leader in technology and services for the construction and manufacturing sectors, today announced it will be transferring its CAFM business unit to Service Works Global.
30th June 2020
Service Works Global Awarded ISO Accolade for Quality and Information Security
Service Works Global has again been awarded ISO certifications 9001 for quality management, and 27001 for information security management.
10th May 2020
FM Tech Survey 2020 Results
Is FM undergoing a cultural shift – and is it welcome? Read the UK results of SWG’s FM Tech Survey 2020.
21st February 2020
Hot Property for Real Estate Management
Read how to learn how BNP Paribas Real Estate, Europe’s leading property manager uses QFM CAFM software to manage the performance of its 600 UK properties.
8th August 2019
Service Works Global Releases New Guidance for Healthcare Estates
SWG has published a new white paper to help FMs in healthcare organisations choose the right software and technology to improve operational efficiency, manage assets and save costs.
30th August 2018
Latest QFM Release
The latest version of QFM includes a range of new features to streamline facilities operations.
25th May 2018
SWG to Showcase the Latest in FM and Workplace Technology at the Facilities Show
International technology provider, Service Works Global (SWG) will be exhibiting at Facilities Show 2018 on stand P750.
25th May 2018
SWG Solves the Challenges of Complex Linear Assets with New Release
SWG has announced the release of pioneering new software functionality to improve the reliability, safety and cost of infrastructure networks.
19th March 2018
QFM User Group
This year’s QFM User Group takes place on Thursday 22nd March in central London, read on for more details and agenda.
5th March 2018
Service Works Group Becomes Global
Service Works Group has today announced an evolution of its brand in the UK and Europe, to become Service Works Global (SWG).
28th November 2017
A Quick Guide to Sensors – New White Paper
SWG has published a new white paper to assist FMs looking to make the transition to using sensors in their facilities.
25th October 2017
Meeting the FM Challenge at the World’s Largest Cricket Stadium
Melbourne Cricket Ground chooses QFM facilities management software to manage the largest sporting stadium in the Southern Hemisphere.
1st August 2017
Addnode Group Acquires Service Works Group
With over 1,000 client sites across the globe, SWG will continue to design, develop and support QFM and P3rform, its market leading Facilities Management and PPP performance software applications, across the globe.
18th April 2017
Verdantix Names Service Works as a Smart IWMS Innovator
Service Works Group has been named as a top innovator by independent research and consultancy firm, Verdantix, in its new report “Smart Innovators: Integrated Workplace Management Systems”.
17th February 2017
Transformative Technology for Healthcare Estates: New White Paper
Service Works launches new white paper, ‘Optimisation of Healthcare Estates Through Technology’, exploring how digitisation is at the heart of promoting patient-centric healthcare.
16th February 2017
Service Works Welcomes New Group CIO to Board
Service Works Group has announced the appointment of new board member, Richard Newell, as Group Chief Information Officer.
28th October 2016
Service Works Global Appoints New General Manager
“Kyle’s diverse technical expertise and his holistic viewpoint make him the ideal candidate to head our Canadian operation; we are confident of the future of the business under his remit.”
14th October 2016
Service Works Group Continues International Expansion with Opening of New Offices in Sydney
Service Works Group (SWG), international P3 performance delivery and facilities management software provider, has announced the opening of its new offices in Sydney.
21st September 2016
Service Works Awarded Prestigious ISO Certifications for Information Quality & Data Security
Service Works has been awarded ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certifications for its commitment to excellence in quality management systems and information security management.
13th July 2016
Performance Management Software Supports Availability of Medical Equipment in Canadian PPP Contract
SWG has been awarded a new contract to provide P3rform software to manage maintenance of medical equipment under a Canadian PPP (public-private partnership) contract.
16th February 2016
Survey by i-FM and Service Works Group Aims to Provide Insight into FM Software Use in the UK
A new survey by leading FM news service, i-FM, and Service Works Group aims to provide insight into FM software usage across the UK.
23rd November 2015
Videos: FM Trends in 2016
In a series of short videos, Andrew Wilkinson, Strategy and Marketing Director of Sodexo and Mark Kirkham, Director of Service Works briefly address some of the issues that will affect Facilities Management in 2016.
1st September 2013
Effective Asset Management for Facilities Managers
Gary Watkins, CEO of Service Works discusses the importance and benefits of having a comprehensive asset management strategy.
28th September 2022
How to Ensure Your Facility is Making the Most of its Smart Technology
We recently spoke to the journal PFM on the subject of how FMs must prove that the technology used to run their facilities is working to provide the best outcomes.
1st September 2013
Effective Asset Management for Facilities Managers
Gary Watkins, CEO of Service Works discusses the importance and benefits of having a comprehensive asset management strategy.
