A number of UK universities are set to face an estimated £1.4 billion government funding cut, as reported by UUK, for the academic year 2025-2026. Universities UK has reported that 117 of 270 higher education institutions registered with the Office ...

The UK government is set to reorganise a number of local government structures, replacing two-tier systems with single-tier unitary authorities. The plan aims to streamline operations and reduce duplication, but the merging may come with a new set of challenges, ...

The built sector’s roles and responsibilities regarding the race to net zero carbon came under the spotlight at this year’s UK Construction Week Conference in Birmingham. Recent survey findings revealed that just under 50 per cent of facilities management professionals ...

The NHS estate has long faced a serious and growing challenge: an overwhelming £13.8 billion backlog in essential maintenance, with costs only rising. Delays in upkeep not only endanger patient safety but can also expose Trusts to legal risks, including ...

According to a recent survey, by SFG20, the industry standard for building maintenance, 34 per cent of facility maintenance professionals do not update their asset registers or do not know how frequently they are updated. Only nine per cent believed ...

New data reveals that the industry’s biggest challenges are budget constraints, understaffing, and barriers to technology adoption According to a recent survey, improving compliance and safety continues to be the number one priority for facilities management professionals. However, 14% of ...

Will Ellis has been appointed to the role of Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at SFG20, the industry standard for building maintenance. With an impressive track record of driving significant commercial growth, Ellis brings a wealth of experience and expertise that ...

Jason Instrell, Industry Lead at SFG20, the industry standard for facility maintenance specifications, offers valuable advice on strategies to help reduce your carbon footprint As the world grapples with the realities of climate change, the construction industry has a significant ...

Property operations software firm Facilio has announced a strategic partnership with SFG20, the industry standard for building maintenance specifications. By integrating SFG20’s maintenance schedules as accessed through their software solution Facilities-iQ  into its platform, Facilio is empowering facilities managers to ...

Maintenance of assets is a critical aspect of building safety and compliance regulations. With constantly changing best practice, facilities managers need to stay up to date with requirements and maintain an end-to-end view of their assets, as well as proactive ...