Smart Thinking – Smart Planning

In today’s connected, fast-moving business environment, organisations must constantly strive to stay ahead of the competition. Innovation and collaboration Sparking Innovation – But why is collaboration so important? It is seen as a precious source of competitive advantage. The goal is to bring employees together and combine skills and disciplines to spark creativity and cross-fertilisation. […]
What is an Environmental Policy and What Should it Include?
How an Environmental Policy (EP) can reduce a property organisation’s carbon footprint. Reduce, reuse; recycle policies; incentives i.e. paper, waste segregation, light bulbs, batteries, printer cartridges, packaging etc. There is no doubt that it is the responsibility of every organisation to reduce its impact on the environment and operate in a sustainable manner. What […]
FF&E and Fit-Out Company Centric Office Solutions Ltd Join the RFM Group

Growing UK property group strategically expands into FF&E and fit-out markets to bolster their full-lifecycle property offering We are proud to announce that RFM Group, a growing property group specialising in construction, facilities management and maintenance, have acquired Centric Office Solutions Ltd a furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) and fit-out company operating across the UK, […]
Smart Workplaces and the Future Office

Smart workplaces and the future of office working are subjects close to our heart. We are working hard today, whilst keeping an eye on the future to make sure our services and your property deliver the best possible value and sustainable longevity for generations to come. Technology and smart thinking permeate everything we do. Smart […]
SMART Workspace The Future of Property Free Download

Workplaces are changing. They are getting smarter. As our everyday lives are infused with technology, the ways we work and the environments we work in are evolving. RFM Group has been at the forefront of this workplace evolution and the opportunities presented by the Smart Workplace are vast. SMART WORKSPACE We speak to businesses and […]
Automating Reception: the Future of Meet and Greet
The traditional office building is undergoing an unexpected transformation as a result of the Covid-19 health crisis. Employees across multiple sectors have experienced working from home and consequentially, employers have realised that there are cost-efficiencies to be gained by thinking differently about how remaining office space is utilised. An interesting concept is that of automating […]
Why flexible is the new norm – the Flexible Office
Flexing the workplace model Over recent years, there has been a very real shift in the way offices and business premises are used. Where once, employees were expected to be in an office, at a set desk for core hours that spanned most of the day, there is now a recognition that productivity, rather than […]
Building Management Systems – the Smarter Way to Manage Buildings
What is a Building Management System (BMS)? In simple terms, a BMS is a computer-based approach to managing and monitoring facilities-based equipment within a building. This includes kit like air conditioning, heating, lighting, fire security and power systems. It typically consists of control panels installed within a plant room which are wired to various sensors, […]
From Curves to Hierarchies – Why Office Layout is So Important

In a typical year (of which 2020 was definitely not!), the average person spends around 1,800 hours at work. Spending that much time anywhere means it needs to be conducive to happiness, productivity and enjoyment. When it’s associated with work, it becomes even more critical. Despite this, many of those responsible for configuring the office […]
Our Top 4 Innovations to Help Your Workplace Concentration

Innovation is ingrained throughout our lives, looking for the most effective ways to gain advantage. Not just as employees but as human beings, we have always strived to make our lives easier and more productive, whether that be through tools and gadgets that help with our everyday tasks, or the latest advanced technology which helps […]