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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.
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...
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 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? Considerations, Challenges & How To Find The Right Solution
Without a doubt, Computer-Aided Facility Management (CAFM) can be an exceptionally useful software...
Preventative Maintenance: The Ultimate Guide
We’ve all heard, and likely used, the term “if it ain't broke, don’t fix it”. It’s a well known...
The University Of Edinburgh Projects 50% Time-saving Through Facilities-iQ Implementation
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...
Understanding Maintenance Regimes In Facilities-iQ: Your Complete Guide
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...
Ormiston Academies Trust realises “significant cost savings”, whilst reducing risk and achieving compliance
Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT) has a large and diverse estate with responsibility for 43 academies...
What Is A Statutory Building Maintenance Task?
For any organisation, staying compliant with the latest building laws and regulations is serious...
What is 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 Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS)? Features, Pros, Cons & Costs
The purpose of Computerised Maintenance Management (CMMS) is to simplify your maintenance...
What Is An Integrated Workplace Management System (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 – working in association with SAEMA – develops 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...
NBS and BESA partner to join-up digital construction - Mapping 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...
Build a compelling business case for SFG20 in your organisation
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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...
Building Safety Act Checklist
Make sure you refer to this checklist when complying with the Building Safety Act.
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...
5 Top Tips for Setting Your Commercial Building Maintenance Budget for 2024 and Beyond
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
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...
Digital FM tool wins top industry accolade
A new online tool launched by the team behind SFG20, the industry standard for building...
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? Understanding and Implementing It Efficiently
Your browser does not support the audio element. In a hurry, why not download the audio version and...
SFG20 launches new software solution for residential 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,...
SFG20 Resource Modeller: Tackling energy and safety – 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...