Blog #44 Technology’s Role in Combating Fuel Poverty in UK Social Housing
Preamble Following our previous discussion on the pressing issue of fuel poverty within the UK’s social housing landscape, it’s time to look towards the future for solutions. The role of technology, particularly the Internet of Things (IoT), can be pivotal in this regard. In this blog post, we delve into the innovative ways technology can […]
Blog #43 The Unseen Crisis: Fuel Poverty and the UK Social Housing Market
In recent years, the issues surrounding fuel poverty and the UK’s social housing market have increasingly intersected, amplifying the challenges faced by vulnerable populations. Fuel poverty—characterised by the inability to afford adequate energy services—intersects deeply with the challenges of social housing, which aims to provide affordable accommodation to those in need. In this blog post, […]
Blog #42 Taking the Leap: Why Your Building Needs an IoT-Driven Building Management System (BMS)
The Drawbacks of Outdated BMS How many times have you found yourself scratching your head, staring at an outdated building management system (BMS) that’s more puzzling than a Rubik’s cube? If your answer is “more often than I care to admit,” then you’ve come to the right place. Your current BMS might have been a […]
Blog #41 The Role of Building Management Systems (BMS) in Achieving Net Zero Buildings
The Role of Building Management Systems (BMS) in Achieving Net Zero Buildings In the face of growing concerns about climate change and environmental sustainability, the concept of net zero buildings has gained significant traction. Net zero buildings strive to balance energy consumption and renewable energy generation, ultimately reducing their carbon footprint to zero. Achieving this […]
Blog #40 Navigating the BMS Boom: Unravelling Opportunities in the UK’s Building Management Systems Market
Navigating the BMS Boom: Unravelling Opportunities in the UK’s Building Management Systems Market The fast-paced world of tech is in a constant state of evolution, offering endless avenues for exploration. But right now, we’re setting our sights on a market that is experiencing an undeniable boom in the UK – Building Management Systems (BMS). This […]
Blog #39 Retrofitting Buildings with BMS Systems: A Critical Step towards Meeting Carbon Targets
Retrofitting Buildings with BMS Systems: A Critical Step towards Meeting Carbon Targets The urgent need to reduce carbon emissions and mitigate climate change has put buildings in the spotlight as significant contributors to environmental impact. As the world strives to meet ambitious carbon reduction targets, retrofitting existing buildings with Building Management Systems (BMS) has emerged […]
Blog #38 Ghosts, Myths, and Legends: Facilities Management in Haunted Buildings
Facilities Management (FM) is a multifaceted field that often involves managing a variety of unique properties. Among them, haunted buildings hold a special place due to their eerie reputation and supernatural associations. These properties, steeped in myths and legends, present a unique set of challenges and opportunities for facilities managers. In this blog post, we […]
Blog #37 66% of Software projects end in partial or total failure
Software projects are notoriously challenging to manage, and the statistics show that a significant percentage of them fail to meet their objectives. The failure rate of software projects can be attributed to a variety of factors, including poor project management, inadequate communication, inadequate resources, and unrealistic expectations. In this blog post, we will explore the […]
Blog #36 Revolutionizing FM: A Candid Conversation with ChatGPT, the AI Assistant
This blog takes a slightly more advanced play on our previous blog about AI’s role in fixed asset management (Click Here to read Blog#6). This time around we interviewed the much improved ChatGPT-4 and quizzed it about its role in FM. Bear in mind when reading this, the transcript is direct from ChatGPT and the answers […]
Blog #35 Emerging Facilities Management Trends from 2021/2: Did they Trend or Did they Flop!
As the world of work evolves, so does the role of Facilities Management. Around 2021/22, several trends and emerging topics were predicted to influence the Facilities Management (FM) industry. In this Blog, the first in a series of ‘Did they Trend or Did they Flop’ we will explore 5 of these trends and understand if […]
