Facilities management has come a long way from simply managing buildings as physical assets. Today’s estates and facilities teams are responsible for an interconnected set of assets, systems, compliance obligations, and sustainability commitments, and the pressure on...
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IWMS vs CMMS: what’s the difference and which do you need?
Are you responsible for facilities, maintenance, or compliance within a UK organisation? In that case, you might presently be evaluating various options for facilities and asset management software. This, in turn, means you may well have encountered computerised...
What is ACoP L8? A guide for duty holders and responsible persons
When the term “ACoP L8” is mentioned, it is typically a reference to the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE)’s Approved Code of Practice (ACoP) and guidance document under the L8 series code, Legionnaires’ disease: The control of legionella bacteria in water systems....
UK fire safety regulation changes: What responsible persons need to know in 2026
With effect from 1st June 2022, changes have been made to fire safety guidance and the building regulations to help ensure enhanced safety for taller buildings in the UK, as part of a broader package of UK Government reforms.
IoT Connectivity, Real-Time Monitoring and Intelligent Alerting
Vision Pro Software has been further enhanced with integrated IoT connectivity, providing organisations with real-time visibility of asset performance, environmental conditions, and operational status across their property portfolio. Through seamless integration with...
Who is responsible for managing legionella risk in a building?
Managing the risk of legionella bacteria is not merely optional or “good practice”. Instead, it is a clear legal obligation under UK health and safety law for those who control buildings and water systems. Failure to comply with the legal requirements for legionella...
Immersive 360 Digital Asset Management and Property Intelligence
Vision Pro Software has been enhanced with advanced 360-degree capture capabilities, transforming traditional asset management into an immersive digital experience. By creating a fully navigable virtual walkthrough of a property or facility, stakeholders can remotely...
Is asbestos management a legal requirement in the UK?
Yes, the management of asbestos is a legal requirement in the UK for many organisations and building operators. The overarching legislation on asbestos management in Great Britain is the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012). In accordance with these...
Managing asbestos in school buildings: the duty to manage and what it means in practice
The scale of the asbestos issue across the UK school estate remains considerable, even more than a quarter-century after the use of this notorious substance was banned. A significant proportion of school buildings constructed before the year 2000 are likely to contain...
Fire safety compliance in schools
Fire safety in schools is not a once-a-year checkbox exercise. Instead of beginning and ending with a single risk assessment, it is a continuous legal duty that requires ongoing attention, robust processes, and clear documentation. For multi-academy trusts (MATs) and...
What is a CDC survey and how does it affect your school’s funding?
Imagine this scenario: an email lands in the inbox of a school estates manager, announcing that a Condition Data Collection (CDC) survey team will be visiting the premises next month. Alternatively, your trust may receive notification that your condition data will...
School Condition Allocation: How MATs can prioritise maintenance projects
A major challenge is faced by estates teams in multi-academy trusts (MATs) each year: the School Condition Allocation (SCA) arrives as a lump-sum payment, yet the backlog of building issues across the estate nearly always exceeds the available budget. For trusts...


