Maintenance costs, as measured by the BCIS All-in Maintenance Cost Indices, are set to rise 17 per cent by 4Q 2029, according to the latest forecast data from the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS). Cleaning costs, mainly driven by labour ...

As duty holders under the Building Safety Act, FMs face increased responsibilities for overseeing lift safety and ensuring compliance with enhanced regulatory frameworks. LIFTEX Event Director Oliver Greening explains With increasing scrutiny from regulatory bodies and stricter building safety requirements, ...

Following a competitive five-way tender process, technical specialist in engineering maintenance services, Linaker, has been awarded the framework with defence company, Babcock International Group, to supply hard service maintenance to its UK wide Defence Support Group (DSG) portfolio. The eight ...

Matt Hellicar, Director of Operations & Energy, Platinum Facilities outlines the benefits of digitising the maintenance process to enhance energy efficiency in buildings Understanding asset hierarchy and the maintenance regimes that are applied is essential when deploying digital maintenance practices ...

By Michael Smith Facilities Management Expert For organisations all over the country, maintaining smooth operations across multiple sites poses a daily challenge. Equipment reliability, ever-shifting regulations and sustainability targets are just a few pieces of the puzzle, with running costs ...

Your roof may not demand attention every day, but that doesn’t mean it’s problem-free. Neglecting roof maintenance can lead to costly leaks, operational downtime and avoidable repairs. The best way to protect your building? A proactive roof survey gives you ...

ABM has launched its new brand platform ‘Driving possibility, together’, emphasising the company’s evolution as a future-focused, innovative client partner, making spaces smarter, modernising infrastructure, and transforming facilities to become more resilient. It represents the company’s growth, in both soft ...

Housing maintenance specialist, Cardo, has secured a major new regional contract with Anchor, England’s largest not-for-profit provider of housing and care for people in later life. The contract is part of Anchor’s transformative approach to repairs and planned works, with ...

Public spending watchdog, the National Audit Office (NAO), has estimated that the government’s maintenance backlog is at least £49 billion. It says the government will need to consider the best way to manage its assets alongside its long-term investment plans, ...

Staying ahead in maintenance management means being informed about the latest trends and strategies. Global worktech company, Eptura, has published a new eBook which identifies the major trends impacting maintenance priorities and budgets. The insights collected from leaders across industries ...