Do I Need A CAFM To Use SFG20?

By far, one of the biggest questions we get asked at SFG20 is: do I need a CAFM to use SFG20?

The short answer is no: you don’t need a CAFM or any other FM system to use SFG20. You just need to purchase an SFG20 license. It’s that simple. 

Whilst we do integrate FM systems such as CAFM, CMMS and IWMS to maximise your ability to work efficiently, this is only a secondary benefit.

SFG20 is the UK industry standard for building maintenance – the primary benefit our software offers you is to mitigate the life-changing risks you take as an FM or building owner – especially in light of the Building Safety Act 2022 and heightened scrutiny on maintenance operations post Grenfell Tower.

If you’re currently on the fence with SFG20 because you think you need to buy a CAFM first or wait for an integration, this article will explain the risks you are taking by procrastinating and explain to you what SFG20 is and how we empower you to control your risk.

What Are The Risks Of Non-Compliance For Building Maintenance?

The main risks of non-compliance with building maintenance legislation are:

• Audits, investigations and inquiries
• Lawsuits
• Contractual breach
• Reputational damage
• Fines averaging £150,000
• Prison Time
• Psychological fallout

For a full breakdown on the career-ending risks you take, along with examples of what happened to real companies that ignored their obligations, we strongly encourage you to read our Top 5 Risks Of Non-Compliance article – this covers information that every building owner or FM should know to keep themselves safe.

The SFG20 standard updates monthly in line with the latest legislative changes. This means if you don’t have an active SFG20 license, i.e. you aren’t a customer, or have cancelled your subscription then you are exposed to ALL of the above risks because the standard you may still be working to is out of date.

What Is SFG20 And How Can It Help Me Control My Risk?

For more than 30 years, SFG20 has been the UK industry standard for building maintenance specification. SFG20 is referenced by the UK Government and was developed by BESA to help you control your risk. 

The SFG20 standard is a vast library made up of more than 1000 asset specific maintenance schedules.

These schedules are created by a team of highly experienced Technical Authors.

The Authoring Team assess all of the latest legislation, regulations, and best practice advice, and break that information down into easy-to-read, practical schedules that you can share to your maintenance team on day one.

Each schedule tells you what to do, how to do it, who should do it, and how often a task should be carried out - all you have to do is assign the task a date and a qualified team member.

You access the SFG20 standard through our intelligent software solution, Facilities-iQ. 

Stop Procrastinating, Your Risk Isn’t Going Away

For every day, hour and minute that passes by without working to the SFG20 standard, you’re putting yourself and others at risk.

SFG20’s maintenance schedules are ready and waiting for you, regardless of whether you use an FM system like a CAFM or not.

Now is the time to book a meeting with an SFG20 expert to discuss the specifics of your situation, your risk and how SFG20 can help you get those risks back under your control.

Don’t Risk Non-Compliance