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Who says business process engineering is not sexy?
Digital TransformationOperations

Who says business process engineering is not sexy?

Business process engineering is how you achieve operating efficiency. But here we use smaller words ... like make work simpler.

12 Oct 20264 min read
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What the hell is tokenomics? Let's talk HEWYs ...
AIData & Analytics

What the hell is tokenomics? Let's talk HEWYs ...

Let's see if we can't make HEWYs a thing ... because tokenomics is not exactly tip of everyone's tongue.

19 Aug 20264 min read
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We keep car receipts ... but barely track £50m portfolios
Asset ManagementCAFMCMMS

We keep car receipts ... but barely track £50m portfolios

Sometimes, the decisions people make at small scale do not translate when the stakes are higher.

15 Jul 20263 min read
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Getting the basics right
AIAutomationWorkflows

Getting the basics right

28 Apr 20261 min read
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Building Safety Act
ComplianceFacilities Management

BSA just became independent

The Building Safety Regulator became a standalone non-departmental public body on 27 January 2026, marking a significant shift in enforcement oversight. Property managers must now demonstrate ongoing compliance rather than relying on historical assessments.

14 Apr 20263 min read
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Stone Age builders at work
Facilities ManagementData & Analytics

Construction productivity is stuck in the 1990s. Don't let FM follow

Construction productivity has declined since the 1990s. How to avoid the same happening in facilities management.

13 Apr 20263 min read
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A future view of an urban landscape
AIFacilities ManagementAsset Management

What does 2026 mean for facilities management (FM)?

2026 is going to accelerate a number of trends within FM. Reduced budgets, the increased need for data to make decisions and an AI in every office.

6 Jan 20268 min read
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AI and productivity in facilities management
AutomationAIFacilities Management

How AI is impacting productivity in FM

AI is like a superpower when it comes to your systems and processes. What are the data actually saying about its capabilities?

11 Dec 20256 min read
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A futuristic building
AutomationAIFacilities Management

State of AI in FM

Enterprise AI has quietly left the lab and is becoming the nervous system of how work gets done. Most buildings are still jogging behind, carrying clipboards.

11 Dec 20256 min read
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Buyer's Guide for operations software
CAFMCMMSFacilities Management

Buyer's Guide for operations software

What do you need to do to ensure a successful software implementation? In this buyer's guide for CAFM and operations software, we answer this question

4 Aug 20251 min read
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A dictionary open at the page containing the word dictionary
CAFMCMMSIoT

Key terms explained ... Your FM Glossary

Here Cleverly provides you with an explanation of some of the most common terms found within the facilities management industry.

24 Apr 20231 min read
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SME Spend on Software
AutomationCAFMCMMS

SME Spend on Software

How much should small and medium sized companies spend on their software purchases? What can they expect as a return on investment? Here are some data ...

19 Mar 20231 min read
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Leveraging Sensors & Automation to Maximise Efficiency in Workflow Processes
AutomationIoTFacilities Management

Leveraging Sensors & Automation to Maximise Efficiency in Workflow Processes

How can you use external triggers such as sensors to automate workflow processes and remove workload from employees whilst also reducing error.

2 Mar 20236 min read
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Interviewing AI for a FM role
AutomationAIFacilities Management

Interviewing AI for a FM role

How will AI/machine learning improve facilities management? Well, we asked it .... consider this their job interview.

19 Jan 20238 min read
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Is it worth it (or too late!) to switch your main operations software?
AutomationFacilities ManagementDigital Transformation

Is it worth it (or too late!) to switch your main operations software?

It might seem scary to change your primary operations software. You must be confident the benefits outweigh any inconvenience. Read how to ensure success.

23 Dec 20227 min read
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Exchange of money
Facilities ManagementAsset ManagementFinance

What is the residual value of an asset?

Assets cost money to buy and maintain? If there is anything left when they are past their useful life that is the residual value. Here is some more info.

11 Nov 20222 min read
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IoT Sensors in use (Credit: Securelist)
CAFMIoTFacilities Management

How Can IoT Sensors Improve Operating Efficiency?

IoT (or Internet of Things) sensors can make it much easier to operate your workplace, estate or any other asset. Read about different types and uses.

22 Feb 20228 min read
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An organised desk with plant, computer and coffee mug
IoTFacilities ManagementSmart Buildings

How can you manage your workplace more easily?

Making your workplace run more smoothly has an impact on people and ultimately, productivity. How can you streamline its operation? Cleverly can help.

9 Feb 20228 min read
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The Future of Work (and the Workplace)
Facilities ManagementDigital Transformation

The Future of Work (and the Workplace)

Here Cleverly looks at how work is changing and how the workplace will need to respond and adapt.

23 Jan 20221 min read
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A laptop against a mountain backdrop
Facilities ManagementDigital Transformation

Making Remote Work Work

In response to lockdowns and pandemics the word on every workplace's mind is hybrid. There are clearly pros and cons but how can you make it work for you.

11 Jan 20223 min read
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