Much has been said in recent years about technology in relation to how it is transforming FM, and recent developments have certainly accelerated both demand and adoption.

In any organisation, times of contraction can lead to difficult decisions. The same goes for periods of growth. Accurate, reliable data is critical in every case.

There is an urgent need for innovation in FM, and in particular the cleaning industry, to improve performance in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Bjoern Reinke outlines how businesses can use new technologies to become safer, greener and more competitive.

Wagestream is the sort of business idea that probably leaves other entrepreneurs muttering 'I wish I’d thought of that'.

Facilities managers are under pressure to re-open offices safely, but the stakes could not be higher. So how can technology help?

Under lockdown conditions, we recently questioned Mace Operate's MD for the UK and Europe, Marlies Hoogeboom, on her views about FM in a challenging and changing environment.

Amongst the many impacts of Covid-19 is this: everyone is talking about risk assessment.

Facilities managers across all sectors are incredibly busy right now, as throughout the UK businesses are urged back to work by the government.

David Carr, Chief Executive of Bouygues Energies and Services Solutions and chairman of the Business Services Association, says that from the tragedy of the pandemic some changes should sustain, including a more collaborative approach.

Rodrigue Zbinden looks at how hosted security solutions such as access control systems can support facilities teams in dealing with the challenges of the 'new normal'.

With the threat of the Covid-19 pandemic far from over, facility owners and managers need to stay up to date with the latest information, and stay flexible in their return-to-work planning.