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What Are Hard FM Services?

When it comes to managing a workplace, facilities management plays a vital role in ensuring operations run smoothly and safely. While Soft FM services focus on enhancing the comfort and wellbeing of people within a facility, Hard FM services are

What Are Soft FM Services?

In the modern business world, maintaining a seamless and productive work environment goes beyond just having a well-designed office space. Companies today focus on creating workplaces that are not only functional but also comfortable, safe, and efficient. This is where

Top 10 Facilities Management Trends in 2025 You Need to Know

Facilities management (FM) is no longer just about maintaining buildings—it’s about driving efficiency, sustainability, and innovation across the workplace. As organizations adapt to new technologies, workforce expectations, and environmental responsibilities, facilities managers are stepping into more strategic roles than ever

Facilities Management 101: The Complete Beginner’s Guide

Introduction Facilities management (FM) is one of those disciplines that most people don’t notice when it’s working well—but when it’s missing, everything grinds to a halt. It’s the practice of making sure buildings, people, and processes all work together seamlessly.

Enhancing Your Business with Professional Facilities Management Services

In today’s fast-moving business world, keeping your operations smooth while creating a productive environment is a challenge. That’s where professional facilities management services help. They give businesses a competitive edge, support sustainability goals, and shape spaces that inspire confidence in

What actually happens during a professional Fire Door Survey?

A professional fire door survey is a crucial component of any building’s fire safety strategy. Fire doors are a first line of defence in slowing the spread of fire and smoke, giving occupants time to evacuate safely and emergency services

Sustainability in Facilities Management: Practical Steps That Make a Difference

Sustainability is no longer a nice-to-have. It’s become a fundamental part of how facilities are run and maintained. Whether you manage a single site or a complex estate, expectations from tenants, employees, and regulators are shifting rapidly. But for many

Passive vs. Active Fire Protection: What You Need to Know

Fire protection is a critical aspect of facilities management, especially in environments like accommodations and managed buildings, where safety and compliance are paramount. At Global Facilities, we take fire safety seriously, offering a range of solutions, including fire door surveys

Understanding the Difference Between Our Cat A & B Refurbishment Fit-Outs

When planning an office or commercial space fit-out, one of the most important decisions to make is whether to go for a Cat A, CAT A+ or Cat B fit-out. These terms are often used in the facilities management and

The Grenfell Inquiry: Our Thoughts

As the final findings from the Grenfell Tower inquiry were released this week, a little over seven years after the devastating blaze that took the lives of 72 people, it’s important to recognise the significance of what’s been reported. The