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Which UK Universities Have Invested The Most In Building Maintenance?

This study was conducted by SFG20, the industry standard for building maintenance, to support...

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Why Does SFG20 Allow You To Change Task Criticalities In Facilities-iQ?

In Facilities-iQ, all SFG20 maintenance tasks are colour coded according to their level of...

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What Is BIM (Building Information Modeling) And How Does It Work?

BeforeBuilding Information Modeling (BIM) was invented, architects and engineers heavily relied on...

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The Fire Safety Act 2021 Explained

The Fire Safety Act 2021 aims to enhance the protection of residents within England and Wales by...

How To Create A Built Asset Register
How To Create A Built Asset Register

Without an up-to-date and accurate register that contains important information on each asset, it...

What Is IoT Technology? How It Works, Examples, Pros & Cons
What Is IoT Technology? How It Works, Examples, Pros & Cons

Outdated asset tracking methods such as spreadsheets and paper forms can be hugely impractical....

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Q&A with Charlotte Whincup: Rethinking Carbon Zero in the Built Sector

Charlotte Whincup, Director and Co-Owner of Bloom Building Consultancy, talked to SFG20 at our...

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What Is Predictive Maintenance? Pros, Cons And Examples

As a Facilities Manager (FM), it’s your responsibility to keep on top of the maintenance and...

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AI In The Building Maintenance Industry: Pros, Cons, Examples & Trends

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a buzzword or a futuristic concept. Across many sectors,...

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Understanding 0U Tasks In Facilities-iQ

If you're just getting to grips with Facilities-iQ, you may be wondering what “0U” means next to...

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Your Guide To Tailored, Derived And Custom Schedules in Facilities-iQ

If you’re just starting out with Facilities-iQ, you might be curious about what Tailored, Derived...

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Ultimate Guide to Digital-Led Maintenance: Implementation and Overview

If you’ve heard of the term “Digital-led Maintenance” (DLM) before, it’s likely that you’ve come...

The Evolution Of The Building Maintenance Industry: A Brief Timeline
The Evolution Of The Building Maintenance Industry: A Brief Timeline

The building maintenance industry has a long and fascinating history which can be traced back as...

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What Is The SFG20 Digital Partner Programme?

Did you know that one of the biggest reasons why people unwittingly fall off the SFG20 standard is...

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Top 5 Risks Of Free SFG20 PDF Downloads

If you’re searching for free SFG20 PDF downloads to source and share building maintenance content,...

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How To Fix A Built Asset Register

Poorly organised built asset registers with incomplete asset naming that are fragmented, outdated...

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What Is Preventive Maintenance? Definition, Examples, Pros & Cons

Equipment downtime costs businesses millions and hours upon hours of productivity every year, but...

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What Is A Building Asset Register For Building Maintenance?

A building asset register (commonly referred to as a built asset register) provides a complete...

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What Is Planned Preventative Maintenance?

Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) plays an integral role in prolonging and maintaining a...

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The SFG20 Building Safety Survey 2024

In the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire and the subsequent introduction of the Building Safety Act...

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Which FM Software Integrates With SFG20?

When you throw time, budgets and resources into the mix, one of the biggest challenges for...

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The Building Safety Act 2022 Explained

Introduced to parliament in July 2021 as a direct response to the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire tragedy,...

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How To Reduce The Carbon Footprint Of Your Building

It goes without saying that tackling carbon emissions has become a growing industry-wide concern in...

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Top 10 Tips For Facility Management Audits

Facility Management Audits (FMA) involve evaluating the effectiveness of risk management, policy...

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How To Successfully Manage A CAFM Data Migration

A CAFM (Computer-Aided Facility Management) software data migration can be an intricate process...

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The Penalties Of Non-Compliance With Building Safety Risks

Non-compliance with maintenance regulations isn’t just a minor oversight; it can lead to severe...

How SFG20 Fits Into The Facility Management Ecosystem
How SFG20 Fits Into The Facility Management Ecosystem

For over 3 decades, SFG20 has been committed to supporting organisations in achieving operational...

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What Is An Accountable Person Under The Building Safety Act 2022?

Following the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire tragedy, regulations for higher-risk buildings tightened...

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How SFG20 Can Help To Keep You Compliant

When it comes to compliance in the Facilities Management industry, it’s never a one-person job. As...

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What Is A Facility Management Audit? A Complete Overview

As buildings age over time, they inevitably undergo changes that can impact how they are managed.

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How To Check If A Maintenance Contractor Has An Active SFG20 License

Staying aware of maintenance tasks mandated by law is one thing, but how can you be sure that any...

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CMMS vs IWMS: Which Is Right For Me? Your Ultimate Guide

When you’re new to Facility Management (FM) software, the last thing you want to do is get confused...

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How To Use Maintenance Regimes In Facilities-iQ For Multiple Sites

Trying to stay compliant while managing multiple buildings with several thousands of assets can be...

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Top 5 Benefits Of Maintenance Regimes

Every organisation is completely unique, so why settle for anything less than a personalised...

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What Is A Statutory Building Maintenance Task?

For any organisation, staying compliant with the latest building laws and regulations is serious...

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What is Reactive Maintenance?

If you're delving into maintenance strategies for the first time, you may be feeling overwhelmed....

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The best Facilities Maintenance Tools for any business

As with most modern industries, facilities management has benefited greatly from the evolution and...

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Top 5 Tips for Setting Commercial Building Maintenance Budget 2024

Your browser does not support the audio element. In a hurry, why not download the audio version and...

The Future of Carbon-Neutral Buildings: Trends and Predictions
The Future of Carbon-Neutral Buildings: Trends and Predictions

As the world grapples with the realities of climate change, the construction industry has a...

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The Future of School Maintenance: Trends to Watch

The landscape of school maintenance in the UK is constantly evolving. With new technologies,...

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Tackling Carbon Emissions in Building Maintenance: Understanding Scope 1, 2, and 3 Emissions

In the face of growing environmental concerns, the role of building maintenance in mitigating...

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The drivers for optimised maintenance 

Today, maintenance takes an increasingly central role in delivering organisational objectives such...

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Getting started with School Facilities Management

Efficient and regular building maintenance is essential for the safety and longevity of your...

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Industry bodies agree single process for BIM Product Data

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA), the Chartered Institution of Building...

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Industry bodies agree standard for catering maintenance

The first ever independently verified standard for the planned maintenance of catering equipment...

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Focus on risk to optimise your maintenance strategy

In our previous blog, we discussed the importance of finding a balance of maintenance strategies to...

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What is SFG20 and how can it benefit you? 

There are many benefits of adopting a balanced maintenance regime. Download the SFG20 whitepaper to...

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How To Develop a Bulletproof Procurement Strategy

For modern businesses, knowing how to develop a procurement strategy is crucial for efficiency,...

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Planned preventative vs. reactive maintenance

When it comes to building and asset maintenance, there are many approaches to take, but two of the...

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Grenfell - The Symptoms Vs The Disease

After considering fire safety in a previous blog, we'll now turn to look at the issues caused by...

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