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July provided a timely reminder that consumers are still willing to visit physical destinations when there is a compelling reason to do so. A combination of major sporting events, live entertainment, school holidays and warmer weather helped drive a …

When temperatures climbed towards record highs during the recent UK heatwave, local authorities found themselves managing far more than uncomfortable buildings. Schools closed or moved to remote learning, transport operators introduced service restr…

The recent heatwave across many parts of the world – including the UK, Europe, and New York – offered a sharp reminder that extreme weather is no longer an occasional inconvenience for facilities teams. It is fast becoming part of the op…

Artificial intelligence is transforming how real estate teams and occupiers manage lease data, making it faster and easier to extract information from complex documents. But as organisations move from experimentation to enterprise adoption, the conve…

Key takeaways Block management is the day-to-day management of residential buildings with shared communal areas. It covers maintenance, repairs, compliance, financial administration and resident communications. Block managers help ensure buildings r…

Key takeaways The Building Safety Act introduces stricter safety requirements and greater accountability for residential buildings. Higher-risk buildings face additional regulatory obligations and oversight. Accurate building information must be mai…

Covering the five-week period from 31 May – 4 July 2026 June was a month where retail footfall was pulled in several different directions. A summer of sport, major music events and periods of extreme heat all created moments of opportunity, but these…

Key takeaways CAFM software is becoming essential as UK organisations face growing compliance obligations, rising costs and increasing pressure to improve building performance. Modern CAFM and IWMS platforms help facilities teams centralise maintena…