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Recent reports of a cluster of Legionnaires’ disease cases under investigation in London have once again highlighted the critical importance of water safety management in public buildings. While investigations continue following coverage from BBC New…

NHS estates teams face a growing challenge: delivering safe, efficient, and sustainable care environments while managing increasingly complex digital, operational, and regulatory demands. In this context, cybersecurity can no longer sit in the margin…

Across the UK, local government is evolving. With reorganisation gathering pace and all areas moving toward single tier structures, councils are continually being asked to do more with less. This includes streamlining operations, optimising assets, a…

Co-authored by Jenni Matthews – Retail Insights Analyst – at MRI Software, and Chloe Neslen – Director for Talent Management (EMEA) – at MRI Software. International Women’s Day is both a moment of recognition and accountability, as …

Facilities management plays a critical role in hospitality, ensuring properties run smoothly, guests remain satisfied and operations stay financially sustainable. The core functions of facilities management span far beyond basic maintenance, covering…

Supporting admissions teams deliver accuracy, transparency and performance from application to allocation  At midnight on 2nd March, families across England logged in to discover their secondary school place offers. For many, it’s a defining mileston…

The term “smart building” has been part of our industry vocabulary for years. Yet in many commercial environments across the UK, smart still too often means siloed. A building management system here – a people counting solution there – …

Local government reorganisation is no longer speculative; it’s already mapped, funded, and advancing. But, behind the headlines, the real work starts once the dust settles: merging operations, consolidating services, and ensuring that residents aren’…