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CAFM Training Approaches: How to Build Confident, Capable Users

Implementing a new Computer-Aided Facilities Management system is not simply a technology project. It is a change in how people record information, manage work, communicate with colleagues and make op

The Summer of Maintenance: Why CAFM and CMMS Systems Matter

For schools and colleges, the summer holidays are often one of the busiest periods for estates and facilities teams — contractors, projects, compliance inspections and essential maintenance all landing at once.

CAFM APIs, AI and Security: What Facilities Teams Need to Consider

AI is rapidly finding its way into CAFM systems through APIs. Before enabling AI or opening APIs, facilities and IT teams should understand how information is protected, where data is processed and what governance controls are in place.

Compliance in Facilities Management: More Than a Tick Box Exercise

Facilities Management has always carried significant responsibility.

The Changing Priority of CAFM: Integration or Intelligence?

For years, the Facilities Management technology conversation has largely centred around one thing: integration.

Are Trade Exhibitions Making a Comeback? Reflections from The Workplace Event 2026

For many businesses, especially in the CAFM and FM technology sector, exhibitions since COVID have felt… difficult.

On-Premise vs Hosted CAFM Systems: Pros, Cons, and What to Consider

Choosing between an on-premise or hosted (cloud-based) CAFM system is a key decision for any organisation looking to improve its facilities and asset management.

Can a CAFM System Be One-Size-Fits-All?

Organisations across many sectors now rely on CAFM (Computer-Aided Facilities Management) and CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management Systems) to manage their estates, assets, maintenance and compliance.

Facilities Management Software | Compliance Software | Planned Maintenance Software | Field Service Management Software | Asset Management Software | Audit & Inspection Software | H&S Software | Financial Software | Resource Booking Softwar…

Why a Dedicated Client‑Side Project Manager Is Critical to a Successful CMMS / CAFM Implementation

Implementing a new CMMS or CAFM system is rarely just a software project. It is a business‑wide change programme that touches people, processes, data, and day‑to‑day operations across estates, facilities, finance, IT, and service partner…

Delivering Social and Economic Value Through CAFM & CMMS

Social and economic value has become a central pillar of public-sector procurement. Across frameworks and tenders, Computer-Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) and Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) providers are increasing…

When the System Sells Itself: Why Great Software Makes Sales Easier

In an increasingly crowded CMMS/CAFM software market, the strongest sales conversations don’t start with a pitch — they start with a product that speaks for itself. When a system is well designed, intuitive, and genuinely aligned to the…