The UK’s medical real estate sector is one of the largest and most dynamic in the world. According to global property adviser Knight Frank, the sector saw £1.32 billion’s worth of investment in 2017 alone. What… Read more
Facilities managers (FM) are on the frontline of the battle against climate change. Residential and commercial properties consume some 40% of global energy.
Have you ever tried to open a tin can without a tin opener? While it is possible (if inadvisable) to improvise with a sharp knife, using specialist tools is clearly much more efficient. And this… Read more
Did you know that almost half of construction firms are using some form of field and labour management technology? The popularity of this kind of general contractor software has risen dramatically in recent years. Why… Read more
Employees on Floor 7 are distraught: the coffee machine in the corner of the office has broken down! As the facilities manager, it is your job to investigate the problem. But before you try and… Read more
The alarming global inflation rate is taking a bite at the construction industry, leading to a 7.3% increase in the UK’s construction output price index (OPU). The increase could cause a ripple effect in quality… Read more
Imagine a lead contractor walking a building site, checking for snags and issues. On his rounds, he notices some damage to a door frame and a crack in a wall. In the past, this information… Read more
Structural engineers hold a special place in the construction industry. Creative, yet highly practical, these highly skilled team members move between the office and site. They lend their expertise to multiple projects and their decisions… Read more
When we think of sustainable building design we usually think about goals in three main areas: environment, people and costs. Firstly, the environment goal – to reduce the consumption of natural resources such as water, energy and raw… Read more