The Ultimate Guide to Facilities management
A curated UK edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Facilities management.
What to know about Facilities management
Facilities management sits at the intersection of buildings, people, technology and operations. Stories under this tag explore how workplaces, campuses, retail sites, hospitals, warehouses and other facilities are being run more efficiently, safely and sustainably. Readers will find coverage of day-to-day concerns such as maintenance, compliance, security, energy use, visitor management and workplace design, alongside the wider shifts changing how property and operational teams make decisions.
A recurring theme is the growing role of automation, AI, robotics and connected systems. From robots assisting with inspections and routine tasks to digital twins, smart sensors, predictive maintenance and cloud platforms, these articles show how facilities teams are moving from reactive work to more data-driven operations. The tag also highlights practical lessons around hybrid workplaces, space utilisation, access control, cybersecurity, health and safety, and decarbonisation, making it a useful place to understand both the pressures facing facilities leaders and the tools they are using to respond.
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Chameleon launches Nexus to cut building costs & risks
Housing providers could trim maintenance bills and spot damp risks earlier as Chameleon's Nexus links live data on buildings and assets.
HousingAI appoints sales head & researcher to grow
Trust in AI tools for social housing is becoming a bigger selling point as HousingAI adds commercial and research expertise.
Connected building systems pose growing cyber risk
Businesses risk building outages and wider network breaches unless they secure internet-connected systems, Restore Information Management has warned.
AssetControl launches low-cost cloud asset platform
Small firms can now track assets and keys from GBP £20 a month, as AssetControl targets spreadsheet-based operations with browser software.
AI should redesign offices for concentration, Bureau says
Poorly designed offices are costing UK businesses an estimated GBP £488 billion a year as firms chase AI gains without tackling distractions.
Marble Arch BID appoints Anchor to run Street Team
The move keeps a trusted street presence in place for 200 Marble Arch businesses and visitors while adding new security expertise.
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Mercury Security flags cybersecurity gap in access control
Cybersecurity features are missing from nearly a third of access controller systems, leaving firms exposed as cloud and AI demands rise.
AI buildings cut energy use by up to 22%: Schneider
The technology could save building owners thousands in annual utility bills while cutting emissions far faster than the AI systems themselves.
Ayla launches Dealer Hub for connected device networks
Manufacturers can now monitor dealer-installed devices across sites, aiming to cut service delays and spot faults before customers complain.
Salute to acquire T5 Operations in data centre push
Demand for specialist data centre support is pushing Salute to expand, with the combined group set to manage more than 15GW globally.
Eptura expands AI across workplace & facilities ops
The update could help organisations cut downtime and make better use of space as Eptura ties AI to workplace, asset and real estate data.
Retailers widen security role beyond loss prevention
Security teams are increasingly being used to improve efficiency, safety and compliance as retailers seek more value from ageing systems.
WP Engine opens Smart Search AI to all WordPress sites
Search on WordPress sites could get sharper results as WP Engine widens its semantic tool beyond hosting customers, aiming to lift conversions.
Primion partners Iveda to expand AI video analytics
European security customers will be able to add AI video analysis to existing cameras, cutting disruption and helping link access logs with footage.
Lucion launches legionella module for faster risk data
Facilities teams can act sooner on legionella risks as assessment findings are made available before the full report is signed off.
Gallagher launches Kenai visitor management platform
The cloud-native system could help organisations manage visitors, staff and workplace operations from one platform, while boosting compliance and response.
Zaro.ai emerges with USD $5.1 million pre-seed round
The funding will help Zaro chase enterprise clients as it enters a crowded AI software market with a model-agnostic workspace.
UK data centre operators lag on predictive maintenance
Six hours of unplanned downtime a year is prompting UK data centre operators to rethink maintenance as predictive tools remain rare.
OutSystems honours AI leaders in 2026 innovation awards
Customers are already saving time and millions as the awards spotlight AI tools moved into day-to-day operations across logistics, banking and public services.
Amthal wins maintenance contract at Barnet college
Reliability across three busy campuses will be central to the deal, covering alarms, access control and CCTV for Barnet and Southgate College.
Brightly adds AI tools for asset management systems
The update aims to ease manual data entry and give maintenance teams better visibility as organisations struggle with fragmented asset records.
CortexForge unveils client-owned systems inside Microsoft
The consultancy says its approach keeps records and governance inside existing Microsoft tools, reducing reliance on outside vendors and scattered spreadsheets.
Eptura adds AI tools & real-time workplace analytics
Facility teams could gain a clearer view of office use and maintenance as Eptura rolls out AI assistants, live analytics and shared data tools.
Dcycle launches AI platform to unite financial data
Executives may gain earlier warnings on costs and operational risks as Dcycle’s new AI system joins financial, supplier and ESG data.
Apollo3D urges firms to use digital twins as costs rise
Rising fuel and energy bills are pushing British firms to replace routine site visits with digital twins to cut delays and costs.
Lumenia's Birmingham ERP event draws record buyer interest
More than 180 attendees underscored rising demand for side-by-side ERP comparisons as buyers weigh cloud migration, AI and change risk.