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Step-by-Step Guide to Fire Damage Reinstatement: What Happens Next?
February 27, 2025
Office Booths an Escape for Productivity and Privacy
February 26, 2025
Tips for Sitting Correctly at a Desk All Day
February 6, 2025
Leasehold Repairs: Obligations for Maintaining Leased Office Space
January 27, 2025
How to Make Your DSE Policy Inclusive for All Employees
January 24, 2025
Understanding M&E Reactive Repairs in Facilities Management
January 21, 2025
The Rise of Stand-Height Tables
December 23, 2024
Mobile Meeting Boards: The Ultimate Tool for Flexible Collaboration
December 23, 2024
Understanding Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) in the Workplace
December 9, 2024
The Future of DSE: Emerging Trends in Workplace Ergonomics
December 9, 2024
RFM Group’s Christmas Office Hours
December 9, 2024
Centric’s Christmas Office Hours
December 9, 2024
Top Ergonomic Accessories to Improve Your DSE Setup
November 29, 2024
RFM Joins the AA Insurance
November 20, 2024
Landlord’s Remedies in Relation to Repairs in Commercial Properties
November 8, 2024
School Desks and Tables: A Comprehensive Guide
November 1, 2024
Understanding Internal Green Walls
November 1, 2024
Comprehensive Guide to Office Design: Insights and Best Practices
October 16, 2024
Retail Fit-Out: A Guide to Designing Successful Retail Spaces
October 15, 2024
Download the Ultimate Display Screen Assessment (DSE) Guide
October 9, 2024
How DSE is Part of Workplace Risk Assessments
October 4, 2024
Is Planning Permission Required for an Interior Fit-Out?
September 12, 2024
Space Planning: A Comprehensive Guide
September 3, 2024
Office Partitioning: Enhancing Workspace Efficiency and Aesthetics
September 2, 2024
Facilities Management in the Construction Industry
July 15, 2024
United for a Cause: Conquering the Yorkshire 3 Peaks!
June 27, 2024
Why Investing in Your Workspace Pays Off
June 26, 2024
Risks and Hazards of Fit-Out Projects
June 18, 2024
Fire Sprinkler System Inspections
May 31, 2024
Centric Joins the North East Chamber of Commerce
May 22, 2024
Key Challenges of Insurance Property Repairs
May 2, 2024
Office Stools Can Provide Comfort and Productivity
April 19, 2024
Emergency Lighting: Ensuring Safe Commercial Spaces
April 2, 2024
Nurturing a Successful Career in Facilities Management
March 12, 2024
Psychology of Office Design: How Furniture Influences Mood and Behaviour
February 28, 2024
Enhancing Security: CCTV and Onsite Guards
February 28, 2024
Transforming Education Spaces: Future Trends in School Refurbishment
February 19, 2024
Apprentices: The Future Property Heroes
February 6, 2024
Centric and RFM Group Stronger Together
February 6, 2024
How to Keep Your Office or Commercial Premises Clean
January 31, 2024
Operator Chairs: Reliable Office Seating
January 19, 2024
Choosing the Right Interior Fit-Out Company: A Comprehensive Guide
January 11, 2024
Servicing and Maintaining EV Chargers: Installed and Forgotten
December 27, 2023
Navigating Cold and Flu Season: The Crucial Role of Facility Management
December 15, 2023
Regional Supply Chain Network Event
November 27, 2023
Fire Door Survey for a UK Commercial Building
November 17, 2023
Stricter UK Regulations for Smart Charging in Electric Vehicles (EV)
November 17, 2023
The Risks of Cheap and Broken Office Chairs
November 15, 2023
Office Renovation: Beginner’s Guide to Transforming Your Workspace
November 1, 2023
Unveiling the Creative Process: CAD in Office Design
November 1, 2023
Consequences of Failing to Maximize Space in the Workplace
October 24, 2023
Analysing Cost Savings Through Integrated Facilities Services
October 16, 2023
Exploring Different Types of Desks for the Perfect Workspace
October 2, 2023
A Well-Maintained Facility: The Reflection of an Organisation’s Brand Image
September 28, 2023
50 Reasons to Use a Facilities Management Company: A New FM’s Guide
September 18, 2023
Barrow, Cumbria: A Thriving Hub for Businesses
September 11, 2023
Optimizing Workplace Potential: Tips for Office Renovation
September 1, 2023
Pros and Cons of Open-Plan Offices: Making the Right Choice
August 18, 2023
Moving Office and Office Relocation: A Comprehensive Guide
August 13, 2023
Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right Office Furniture
July 26, 2023
Boilers & Radiators: The Heart of Your Office
July 24, 2023
Tambour Units: Sliding Door Space Saving Storage
July 11, 2023
Air Duct Cleaning
July 4, 2023
School Chairs with Fold-Down Tables (Tablets)
July 4, 2023
Facilities Management in Heritage Properties
July 3, 2023
Office Cleaning Audits: Ensuring a Spotless Workspace
June 28, 2023
Choosing the Perfect Conference Table
June 26, 2023
Fitting out Heritage Properties for Commercial Use
June 20, 2023
Welcoming Reception Seating
May 5, 2023
The Top 10 Benefits of an Office Fit-Out
April 24, 2023
Office Refurbish or Office Relocate? How to Decide
April 24, 2023
Office Fit-Out Best Practices for Energy Efficiency
April 17, 2023
Top 10 Benefits of Professional Facilities Management
April 17, 2023
What is a Legionella Risk Assessment?
April 14, 2023
Supporting Grassroots Sport
April 4, 2023
Inclusive Workplaces: Making Offices and Workspaces for All
March 21, 2023
Annual Commercial Plumbing Inspections
March 16, 2023
Choosing Furniture for the NHS: What to Consider
March 13, 2023
Suite Split in Office Refurbishment: Flexible Workspaces
March 1, 2023
Nugent Sahara Desert Trek
March 1, 2023
Fitting out Schools to Enhance Learning
February 22, 2023
Integrated Workspace Management Systems (IWMS) and their Benefits
February 20, 2023
The Benefits of Smart Lighting
February 15, 2023
Industry Terms in Cleaning: A Glossary
February 14, 2023
Guide to Office Storage Types
February 8, 2023
Problems Solved by a Facilities Management Company
February 8, 2023
Biophilic Office Design – What is it?
February 6, 2023
Protecting Your Building: Implementing Security Measures
February 6, 2023
Dilapidations Surveys and Dilaps Surveyors in the UK
February 3, 2023
Multi-Functional Office Furniture – Everything You Need to Know
January 31, 2023
Minimizing Dilapidations Settlements in the UK
January 30, 2023
10-Step Planning Process for Office Fit-Outs
January 27, 2023
Using Data Analytics in Facilities Management
January 27, 2023
Office Fit-Out 101: Introduction to the Process
January 25, 2023
What the Best Office Cleaning Services Include
January 23, 2023
Why You Should Pay Cleaners Well and Pay More for Cleaning
January 19, 2023
What is Modular Office Furniture?
January 19, 2023
Facilities Management 101: An Introduction to the Industry in the UK
January 18, 2023
Dilapidations: UK Legal Obligations of Landlords and Tenants
January 17, 2023
Developing A Dilapidations Strategy in 5 Steps
January 16, 2023
The Role of Technology in Modern Office Fit-Outs
January 16, 2023
Guide to Dilapidations Free Download
January 13, 2023
The Importance of Collaboration in Office Fit-Out Design
January 10, 2023
What is office design and how do workplaces benefit?
January 10, 2023
How to Save Energy in the Office with Simple Steps
January 9, 2023
Bookcases – More Than Just Office Furniture
January 9, 2023
The Role of Leadership in Successful Facilities Management
January 8, 2023
How to Create a Learning Culture in Facilities Management
January 7, 2023
What is Resimercial Design?
January 6, 2023
Maximizing Space with an Effective Office Fit-Out Plan
January 5, 2023
What Does A Property Management Company Do?
January 5, 2023
Dealing with Fire and Flood Damage
January 4, 2023
Hybrid, Flexible and Agile Working – what’s the difference?
January 4, 2023
Designing School Libraries
January 3, 2023
Commercial Cleaning Services in West Yorkshire
December 30, 2022
A Quick Guide to Diminution in Value
December 29, 2022
Utilising Vertical Space in Office Design
December 29, 2022
Why Every Office Needs Filing Cabinets
December 28, 2022
Energy-Efficient Lighting
December 28, 2022
What is Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) in the workplace
December 28, 2022
Social Housing Compliance
December 28, 2022
What does Hybrid Working Mean for Your Workplace?
December 22, 2022
Schedule of Dilapidations – An Expert Guide
December 21, 2022
What is Conditioned-Based Maintenance (CBM)
December 21, 2022
What is TFM – Total Facilities Management?
December 20, 2022
What is the Difference Between Cat A and Cat B Fit-Out
December 19, 2022
Factory Cleaning and Why it is Important
December 19, 2022
Popular Office Design Trends
December 15, 2022
What Is A Schedule Of Condition?
December 13, 2022
Surviving a Recession – Getting Best Value
December 13, 2022
What is Office Fit-Out?
December 12, 2022
Fire Doors – What Are They and Why Do We Need them?
December 12, 2022
The History of Office Design – How its changed over the years
December 6, 2022
Guide to Compliance Free Download
December 5, 2022
The Truth About Upholstery Cleaning | What to Expect & How It Works
November 29, 2022
Top Cleaning Blogs – Awash with Insights
November 23, 2022
Training Cleaners
November 17, 2022
Cleaning Food Factories
November 8, 2022
What Do Washroom Services Include?
October 24, 2022
What are Heat Pumps, CHP and Biomass Systems?
October 19, 2022
Showroom Cleaning Services – What to Look For
October 18, 2022
Five Pieces of Industrial Cleaning Equipment You Need to Know About
October 10, 2022
What is PPM? – Planned Property Maintenance
October 6, 2022
Landlord Services Free Download
September 28, 2022
Turning Around Voids and Empty Properties
September 28, 2022
How Often Should Fire Alarms and Smoke Detectors be Tested?
September 20, 2022
Office Closed Monday 19th September 2022
September 12, 2022
Making Social Housing Inclusive: Disability Aids and Adaptations
September 12, 2022
Office Deep Cleaning – Useful Tips
September 6, 2022
The Best Plumbing & Property Maintenance Services
August 31, 2022
Chairs with Split Density Foam Encourage Good Posture
August 24, 2022
Legionella: An FM Expert Guide
August 8, 2022
The Role of an Effective FM Help Desk
August 1, 2022
Ilke Homes Harewood Gravity Games
July 27, 2022
Positive Feedback from Satisfied Clients
July 22, 2022
IT Tips – Keeping Your Devices Safe in the Heat
July 18, 2022
Cleaning Glue from Carpets after Covid 19
July 5, 2022
What is Pest Control?
June 27, 2022
Security Patrols & Mobile Response
June 22, 2022
Don’t Sit Still at Work – Keep on Moving
June 14, 2022
The do’s and don’ts of office refurbishments
June 14, 2022
Ergonomic Office Chairs – 6 Reasons to Switch
June 14, 2022
How to Choose a Waste Management Company
May 23, 2022
Benefits of a CCTV Security Service
May 10, 2022
How to Choose the Right Business Cleaning Service
April 20, 2022
Easter Eggs for Harrogate Children’s Hospital
April 14, 2022
The Role of Front of House to Secure Your Workplace
April 8, 2022
Compliance in Facilities Management: A Quick Guide
March 29, 2022
What is CAFM? Computer-aided Facilities Management
March 21, 2022
What Is Access Control?
March 7, 2022
Benefits of Landscaping Your Office and Workplace
March 1, 2022
8,831 Insurance and Social Housing Reactive Repairs
February 17, 2022
The Return to Office: Creating a Safe Environment
February 11, 2022
Why Health and Safety is Important
February 2, 2022
Planning for Reoccupation of the Workplace
January 20, 2022
Manned Security’s Role in Keeping Property Safe and Secure
January 14, 2022
What is Facilities Management? Defining FM the Expert Guide
January 4, 2022
The Many Roles of a Security Guard
December 22, 2021
Lighting, Low-Carbon Means Low-Cost!
December 8, 2021
Good Value in Reactive Maintenance
November 30, 2021
Return to the Sustainable Office – Going Back to Green
November 26, 2021
The Office Hub Model: The Workplace Re-imagined
November 15, 2021
Vetting and Training Security Staff
November 8, 2021
The Lockdown Effect on Workplace Culture
November 1, 2021
Solar Energy – Use it or Lose it!
October 22, 2021
Return to Work Cleaning: A Cleaner Culture
October 15, 2021
Return to Work: Agile and Hybrid Working
October 5, 2021
Nugent Leadership Summit Sponsored by RFM Group
September 29, 2021
Rethinking Workspaces and Returning to Work After Covid-19
September 21, 2021
The Challenges of Keeping Nursery and Early Years Clean and Safe
September 16, 2021
Return to Work: New Ways of Working
September 3, 2021
Introduction to Energy Saving and Renewables
September 1, 2021
Social Housing Maintenance Customer Service and Efficiency
August 25, 2021
Market-Leading Estate Agency Knight Frank Retained by RFM Group
August 17, 2021
Top Facilities Management FM Experts on Twitter
August 16, 2021
School Floor Cleaning and Maintenance Best Practice
July 26, 2021
RFM Group are moving our Leeds Head Office!
July 16, 2021
How to Manage FM Services when Making Office Changes
July 12, 2021
Energy as a Service Free Download
July 1, 2021
What Should be Included in Kitchen Deep Cleaning
June 28, 2021
Using Technology to Shape Social Housing Maintenance
June 7, 2021
What’s Involved in Cleaning Infant Schools?
May 24, 2021
The Future of Cleaning Services
May 11, 2021
Smart Thinking – Smart Planning
April 9, 2021
What is an Environmental Policy and What Should it Include?
March 29, 2021
Commercial Cleaning and Why You Should be Considering it
March 23, 2021
Facilities Service Review – Getting Best Value in FM
March 16, 2021
What to Look for in a Building Security Service
March 9, 2021
Hard and Soft Facilities Management – What’s the Difference?
February 18, 2021
Smart Listening leads to Smart Learning
February 10, 2021
COSHH Health and Safety in Facilities Management
February 2, 2021
Smart Workplaces and the Future Office
January 28, 2021
TUPE and HR Support in Facilities Management
January 20, 2021
Why a Repair Partner Makes Sense in Social Housing
January 19, 2021
Cleaners – the Unsung Heroes of the Covid Crisis
January 15, 2021
RFM Viewpoint: Delving into the Construction Industry January 2021
January 14, 2021
SMART Workspace The Future of Property Free Download
January 8, 2021
School Cleaning: Keeping Educational Buildings Clean and Covid-Safe
December 15, 2020
RFM Viewpoint: Delving into the Construction Industry December 2020
December 15, 2020
The Lowdown on Turnkey Fit-Out
December 3, 2020
Two New Team Members Join RFM Group
November 27, 2020
Spring Cleaning Employee Benefits
November 19, 2020
RFM Viewpoint: Delving into the Construction Industry November 2020
November 12, 2020
Ventrolla the Market-Leading Sash Window Company Joins RFM Group
November 11, 2020
Automating Reception: the Future of Meet and Greet
November 10, 2020
Switching Facilities Providers A Step-by-Step Guide
November 4, 2020
Ensuring Covid-19 Compliance in FM
October 27, 2020
Why flexible is the new norm – the Flexible Office
October 19, 2020
RFM Viewpoint: Delving into the Construction Industry October 2020
October 12, 2020
What are Dilapidations and Why Do They Matter?
October 5, 2020
Building Management Systems – the Smarter Way to Manage Buildings
September 23, 2020
RFM Viewpoint: Delving into the Construction Industry September 2020
September 21, 2020
Why Office Occupancy Matters More Than Ever
September 21, 2020
How to Manage Your Repair and Maintenance Data
September 15, 2020
Covid-19 & Strep A Decontamination Using Fogging Technology
September 5, 2020
Facilities Management Goes Digital
September 4, 2020
RFM Viewpoint: Delving into the Construction Industry August 2020
September 2, 2020
Strategies to Make Outsourcing Your FM Simpler
August 28, 2020
From Curves to Hierarchies – Why Office Layout is So Important
August 27, 2020
What Covid-19 Has Taught Us About Fit-Out Best Practice
August 25, 2020
RFM Group Welcome Two New Colleagues to the Commercial Team
August 14, 2020
What Do You Need from Your Office Space?
August 3, 2020
RFM Group Acquires the Hevertech Brand
July 11, 2020
Securing your Office this Winter
July 7, 2020
Prepare Your Business for Summer: An Essential Checklist
June 23, 2020
Office Design Trends
May 18, 2020
Mental Health Awareness at Work
May 10, 2020
Mental Health and Well-Being at the Workplace
April 25, 2020
Ian Flanagan talks Facilities Management
April 8, 2020
How Does Colour Impact on Workplace Productivity?
March 12, 2020
Future-Proofing Your Workspace
February 18, 2020
Energy – If You Can’t Measure it, You Can’t Manage it!
February 7, 2020
Considerations for Your Office Refurbishment
January 29, 2020
The Green Office
January 11, 2020
Top Emerging Trends in Fit-Out
December 19, 2019
8 Ways to Make Your Office a Great Place to Work
December 5, 2019
6 Reasons to Switch Facilities Providers
November 22, 2019
5 Tips for Preparing Your Business for Winter
November 14, 2019
Keeping your Workspace in top condition
October 15, 2019