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What is Facilities-iQ? Features and Benefits Explained
If you’re struggling to stay on top of the latest laws and regulations that affect building...
SFG20 Core Plus and Service Model Software vs Facilities-iQ: Your Complete Comparative Guide
At SFG20, we're reinforcing efficiency, safety and compliance across the board and are here to make...
Predictive vs Planned Preventative Maintenance: Which is Best for Me?
As a facilities manager, it’s your duty to make sure that your building is running safely and...
What is Corrective Maintenance?
Facilities managers are responsible for keeping on top of a building’s assets, the resources they...
What is a Risk Register in the Building Maintenance Industry?
In every building, potential risks can lurk around every corner. With equipment, jobs and even...
NHS Auditor Saves NHS £2 Million Using SFG20
A former NHS Auditor spoke with us to elaborate on his experience with SFG20, shedding new light on...
What Is Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Software? Use Cases, Pros And Cons
Since its arrival in the mid-1960s, Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software has become an...
What Is Condition-Based Maintenance?
Keeping on top of a building’s assets, resources and infrastructure requires knowledge and...
Leading FM Expert Reveals How To Secure Maintenance Revenue And Save Thousands In Cost With SFG20
Leading FM expert, David Hemming CEng FICE FCMI FIWFM gives his thoughts on the potential for SFG20...
How I Secured £1 Million In Additional Revenue Using SFG20
Learn how Leading FM expert, David Hemming CEng FICE FCMI FIWFM, secured £1 million in additional...
IFAS Make 80% Time Saving On Maintenance Masterplan Creation
Learn how Edmond Selwan was able to reduce maintenance masterplan creation from 2 months to just 2...
Which UK Universities Have Invested The Most In Building Maintenance?
This study was conducted by SFG20, the industry standard for building maintenance, to support...
Why Does SFG20 Let You Change Task Criticalities In Facilities-iQ?
In Facilities-iQ, all SFG20 maintenance tasks are colour coded according to their level of...
What Is BIM (Building Information Modeling) And How Does It Work?
BeforeBuilding Information Modeling (BIM) was invented, architects and engineers heavily relied on...
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
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
Outdated asset tracking methods such as spreadsheets and paper forms can be hugely impractical....
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...
Ormiston Academies Trust: savings, cuts risk & achieves compliance
Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT) has a large and diverse estate with responsibility for 43 academies...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
How To Choose A CAFM Solution For Your Organisation
From space planning and tracking assets to coordinating maintenance activities and more, CAFM...
How To Become A UX Designer: Education, Salary and Job Growth
User Experience (UX) design is a fast-growing field focused on creating intuitive and engaging...
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 building maintenance industry has a long and fascinating history which can be traced back as...
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...
Top 5 Risks Of Free SFG20 PDF Downloads
If you’re searching for free SFG20 PDF downloads to source and share building maintenance content,...
How To Fix A Built Asset Register
Poorly organised built asset registers with incomplete asset naming that are fragmented, outdated...
SFG20 Success Stories
SFG20 is an essential tool designed to save you time, effort, and money – and we have the proof to...
Building Safety Act Checklist
Make sure you refer to this checklist when complying with the Building Safety Act.
What Is Preventive Maintenance? Definition, Examples, Pros & Cons
Equipment downtime costs businesses millions and hours upon hours of productivity every year, but...
What Is A Building Asset Register For Building Maintenance?
A building asset register (commonly referred to as a built asset register) provides a complete...
What Is Planned Preventative Maintenance?
Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) plays an integral role in prolonging and maintaining a...
The SFG20 Building Safety Survey 2024
In the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire and the subsequent introduction of the Building Safety Act...
Dubai Investments PJSC Make 60% Time Saving Using SFG20
In this in-depth case study, discover how Jawad Bou Saab, Technical FM for Al Mujama Real Estate, a...
GBBSM Estimates SFG20 Saves 20% on Building Maintenance Costs
In this in-depth case study, Commercial Manager James Richardson explains how implementing SFG20...
Which FM Software Integrates With SFG20?
When you throw time, budgets and resources into the mix, one of the biggest challenges for...
The Building Safety Act 2022 Explained
Introduced to parliament in July 2021 as a direct response to the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire tragedy,...
E-Guide | The Complete Guide to FM Audits
An FM audit can be a lengthy and intricate operation, but the latest SFG20 e-guide will summarise...
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...
Top 10 Tips For Facility Management Audits
Facility Management Audits (FMA) involve evaluating the effectiveness of risk management, policy...
How To Successfully Manage A CAFM Data Migration
A CAFM (Computer-Aided Facility Management) software data migration can be an intricate process...
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
For over 3 decades, SFG20 has been committed to supporting organisations in achieving operational...
E-Guide: Top 5 Risks of Non Compliance
This e-guide will take you on a journey of understanding your responsibilities, learning the risks...
New Digital Badge for FM Professionals: A Catalyst for Compliance
SFG20, the industry standard for building maintenance, has launched a new Digital Badge for FM...
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 Ultimate Guide to Facilities Management Software
Overwhelmed by the sheer diversity of FM software solutions? Wish someone could explain it all to...
What Is An Accountable Person Under The Building Safety Act 2022?
Following the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire tragedy, regulations for higher-risk buildings tightened...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
Should I Change CAFM Provider? Find the Right Solution
Without a doubt, Computer-Aided Facility Management (CAFM) can be an exceptionally useful facility...
University of Edinburgh Achieves 50% Time-Saving with Facilities-iQ
About The University Of Edinburgh The University of Edinburgh is a world-leading university that is...
CAFM vs IWMS: Which Is Right For Me? Your Ultimate Guide
If you’re new to FM software, grappling with acronyms like CAFM (Computer Aided Facility...
Complete Guide to Maintenance Regimes in Facilities-iQ
Operational systems such as CAFM (Computer Aided Facility Management) are effective at telling you...
Top 5 Benefits Of Maintenance Regimes
Every organisation is completely unique, so why settle for anything less than a personalised...
What Is A Statutory Building Maintenance Task?
For any organisation, staying compliant with the latest building laws and regulations is serious...
Computer-Aided Facility Management (CAFM) Features, Pros, Cons & Costs
With so many different day-to-day tasks and processes to keep tabs on, being a facility manager...
CMMS vs CAFM: Which Is Best For Me? Your Ultimate Guide
The greater the number of assets you have to maintain, the harder it can be to manage without the...
NHS Saves 20% on Maintenance
NHS Sheffield makes 20% time saving plus avoids cost of compliance hire using SFG20 In this...
What is a CMMS? Features, Pros, Cons, and Costs Explained
The purpose of Computerised Maintenance Management (CMMS) is to simplify your maintenance...
What Is an IWMS? Features, Use Cases, Pros & Cons
As a property owner or facility manager, you’re likely all too familiar with the increasing...
'Momentous moment' for maintenance as industry bodies unite
The built environment’s leading professional bodies have joined forces to align the data standards...
The future of maintenance and the role of digital
SFG20 participated in a recent IWFM SIG group webinar to discuss the future of maintenance. In a...
Case Study: Abingdon & Witney College
Ensuring its multi-college sites are working to same standards Abingdon and Witney College in...
SFG20 launches new packaged maintenance solution for the Care Home sector
SFG20, the unique software tool for facilities managers and building maintenance teams, has...
SFG20 Wins Constructing Excellence West Midlands Innovation Award 2020
Against strong competition, SFG20 has walked away with the prestigious Innovation Award 2020 from...
SFG20 and SAEMA Develop Elite Standard for the SAS
Industry practitioners – facilities managers, building owners, contractors and consultants –...
Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) to Collaborate with ThisWeekinFM
Through this partnership, the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) will be able to...
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) and SFG20 support the UK BIM Alliance
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) and its widely used facilities management...
SFG20 News: NBS and BESA Partner to Map Uniclass 2015 to SFG20
NBS, the leading specification platform for the construction industry, has announced its...
SFG20 launches approved provider scheme
Building owners and operators could save up to 20% on their annual maintenance budgets with the...
SFG20 wins government grant to develop a BIM interface
In partnership with Northumbria University, this work will deliver an innovative new application...
SFG20 wins at the prestigious 2013 H&V News Awards
SFG20 won in the Service and Maintenance Initiative of the Year category, being judged as...
New Service Model functionality and customer website now live
Service Model subscribers logging into SFG20 from today will notice a new look and feel to their...
Building maintenance compliance: do you understand your responsibility?
Attend this webinar to gather insights from top experts in maintenance compliance from both SFG20...
The Ultimate Guide to Compliance in Facilities Management
Facilities Management can be a maze, especially when you are balancing compliance with competing...
Creating 200 specialist tasks for NHS Blood and Transplant
NHS Blood and Transplant has adopted SFG20 software to help ensure that its maintenance and service...
There is Nowhere to Hide: Staying Compliant with Statutory Task
The expectations in facilities management have never been higher, in a time where there is...
Introducing Facilities-iQ
Rely on our experts to review and apply constantly changing legislation to your unique maintenance...
Optimise Your Maintenance for Success in 2024
Rely on our experts to review and apply constantly changing legislation to your unique maintenance...
Build a Compelling Business Case for SFG20 in Your Organisation
SFG20 is the desired solution to your maintenance needs, but obtaining approval for funding in your...
What does being compliant with SFG20 really mean?
In this webinar you will learn:
Taking Over Responsibility for Maintaining an NHS Facility
What You Will Discover in This E-Guide:
Efficiency unleashed! SFG20 Top 10 tips for cutting healthcare maintenance costs
In this webinar you will learn:
Whitepaper to Boost your Operational Efficiency!
This SFG20 Guide is an essential read for building owners, contractors and consultants wanting to...
SFG20's Top 10 Tips to Reducing Maintenance Costs
In this webinar you will learn:
Reducing Building Maintenance Costs
33% of attendees in SFG20’s recent webinar series “How to optimise your maintenance strategy”...
What is SFG20?
In this webinar you will learn:
Taking Responsibility for Maintaining a Building in the Education Sector
Taking on the responsibility of maintaining a school or university building can be a daunting task....
The Role of Maintenance in Commercial Building Handover
Discover all you need to know in commercial building maintenance in this comprehensive guide.
Tackling Carbon Through Effective Building Strategies
Find carbon-friendly alternatives with this comprehensive guide.
Ultimate guide to efficient maintenance in education
In this webinar you will learn:
Focus on risk to optimise your maintenance strategy
In this session, we share our expertise on how to apply a blend of different maintenance...
How to balance your maintenance strategy for optimal return
During the course of this webinar, we discuss the benefits of adopting a blended approach as a way...
How maintenance helps to deliver organisational objectives
In this session, we see maintenance today taking a central role in delivering organisational...
What is Reactive Maintenance?
If you're delving into maintenance strategies for the first time, you may be feeling overwhelmed....
SO FM reduces costs by 20% across sites using SFG20
SFG20 has reduced costs by 20% across its sites Facilities management specialist SO FM provides a...
Case Study: St George's Hospital
Correct procedures now in place from speedy system. With more than 6,000 staff and around 1,000...
Case Study: Serco
Staying compliant with the aid of legislative updates International service company Serco have been...
Case Study: Diamond Facilities Management
Informed expertise aids delivery of best-in-class service Diamond Facilities Support offers a...
The best Facilities Maintenance Tools for any business
As with most modern industries, facilities management has benefited greatly from the evolution and...
How to become a Software Developer: Education, Salary and Job Growth
If you are looking for a rewarding yet challenging career in computing that promises ample...
Lunar saves clients 35% on equipment replacement costs & increases maintenance revenue by 10-12%
Saving clients 35% on equipment replacement costs Lunar have found that SFG20 has delivered...
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...
Understanding the Carbon Lifecycle of Building Materials
The construction industry plays a significant role in carbon emissions, with the production, use,...
The Future of Carbon-Neutral Buildings: Trends and Predictions
As the world grapples with the realities of climate change, the construction industry has a...
SFG20 content aligns with Building Safety Act & Fire Safety Regulations
Faced with a barrage of new regulations, it is not surprising that many building owners and...
We’re in with the G-Cloud - News | SFG20
Facilities Management standard SFG20 has been named as a supplier on Crown Commercial Service’s G...
Case Study: Servest
SFG20 is a vital piece of the jigsaw for building maintenance Servest provides a comprehensive...
Infraspeak joins SFG20’s growing API partner network
What if we told you that, with just one click, you could have the perfect preventative maintenance...
Case Study: Kershaw Mechanical Services
Enabling tailored maintenance for a large portfolio of clients The Kershaw Group offers a one stop...
The Future of School Maintenance: Trends to Watch
The landscape of school maintenance in the UK is constantly evolving. With new technologies,...
70% of office workers complain about poor air quality
A YouGov survey commissioned by the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) reports that...
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...
The drivers for optimised maintenance
Today, maintenance takes an increasingly central role in delivering organisational objectives such...
Getting started with School Facilities Management
Efficient and regular building maintenance is essential for the safety and longevity of your...
Energy efficiency could cut NHS costs by £400m
With the growing influence of digital applications in building maintenance and demands on NHS...
Grenfell - When will we learn?
These are questions which we should not predict the answers to, given the severity fire, but...
Industry bodies agree single process for BIM Product Data
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA), the Chartered Institution of Building...
Industry bodies agree standard for catering maintenance
The first ever independently verified standard for the planned maintenance of catering equipment...
Focus on risk to optimise your maintenance strategy
In our previous blog, we discussed the importance of finding a balance of maintenance strategies to...
What is SFG20 and how can it benefit you?
There are many benefits of adopting a balanced maintenance regime. Download the SFG20 whitepaper to...
What is a Commercial Building Maintenance Plan?
Your browser does not support the audio element. In a hurry, why not download the audio version and...
SFG20 Launches Software Solution for Landlords, Tenants, and Owners
The new SFG20 Residential Property Functional Set supports transparency on building maintenance...
How To Develop a Bulletproof Procurement Strategy
For modern businesses, knowing how to develop a procurement strategy is crucial for efficiency,...
Resource Modeller Tackling Energy & Safety with an Integrated Approach
Rising energy prices and an increased focus on keeping people safe and well in buildings calls for...
Planned preventative vs. reactive maintenance
When it comes to building and asset maintenance, there are many approaches to take, but two of the...
Grenfell - Fire Stopping Systems
Having previously looked at the fire risks associated with the poor cleaning of ventilation...
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...
Focusing on turning healthcare buildings into ‘safe havens’
One positive outcome of the Covid crisis has been the increased focus on improving ventilation of...
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