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Fleet Management: Everything's on Track

This report summarizes the conclusions of an IFMA Spain workshop that brought together fleet management and facility management professionals to identify the […]

Smarter HVAC Decisions for Commercial and Retail: Energy Efficiency That Delivers Value

This article explores how HVAC decisions in retail environments go beyond maintenance and directly impact business continuity, energy costs, and operational risk. […]

The Benefits of Enclosure Testing for Pressure Sensitive Areas within Hospitals & Laboratories

In this article, we will explore the benefits of enclosure testing for pressure-sensitive areas within hospitals and laboratories.

Why After-Hours Failures Usually Start with Missing Documentation

After-hours building failures are often driven not by equipment malfunction but by missing documentation, unclear ownership, and incomplete shift handoffs. When maintenance […]

Key Considerations for Choosing Connected Mechanical Service

When choosing connected mechanical service agreements, businesses should consider system compatibility, robust data security, scalability, and cost-effectiveness to enhance asset performance, reduce […]

The Downtime Domino Effect: How Maintenance Training Strengthens Your Industrial Operation

When frontline technicians are well-trained, they are equipped to spot early warning signs, follow SOPs under pressure, and make the right call […]

Game-Changing Facilities Team Playbooks

Facilities playbooks serve as essential guides to ensure smooth operations, providing step-by-step instructions for teams to handle various scenarios efficiently. Leveraging mobile […]

European FM Provider Report

Following the success of the first two editions of the FM Provider Report, we present the third edition, continuing with our aim […]

State of Field Service for Facilities Management

Velosio set out to shed some light on this murky, near-term future. We conducted a comprehensive survey of over two hundred leaders […]

Maximizing Operational Performance with Facility Condition Assessments

In this blog, the role of precise facility condition assessments and equipment inventory management is discussed. Many organizations, including municipalities, schools, hospitals, […]