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September 08, 2025

5 Common Facilities Management Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Effective facilities management is vital to keeping workplaces safe, compliant, and efficient. Yet many organisations struggle with common pitfalls that can lead to increased costs, unnecessary downtime, and even safety risks. At OPSG, we’ve supported businesses across the UK with facilities solutions that eliminate these challenges. Here are five of the most common facilities managementContinue reading "5 Common Facilities Management Mistakes and How to Avoid Them" Read more...

February 28, 2024

Octagon Property Services Group’s Comprehensive Property Maintenance Checklist

Introduction: Regular property maintenance is essential to keep your property safe, comfortable, and in optimal condition. This checklist outlines key maintenance tasks that property owners should perform periodically to ensure their property remains in top shape. Additionally, we’ll explain how Octagon Property Services Group can assist you in completing these tasks efficiently and effectively. ExteriorContinue reading "Octagon Property Services Group’s Comprehensive Property Maintenance Checklist" Read more...

December 05, 2023

Building Safety Regulator now accepting registrations for high-rise buildings

The registration process with the new Building Safety Regulator (BSR) is currently underway for hundreds of high-rise buildings as part of the stricter regulations aimed at safeguarding residents. Since the opening of the registration process for high-rise buildings last month, approximately 750 applications have been submitted to the Building Safety Regulator (BSR). By law, allContinue reading "Building Safety Regulator now accepting registrations for high-rise buildings" Read more...

November 24, 2023

Unmanageable workloads leading to errors for almost a third of FM professionals

New research conducted by Watco, a leading manufacturer and supplier of industrial maintenance materials, has revealed that nearly one in three facilities management (FM) professionals are making mistakes due to unmanageable workloads. The survey, which involved 250 FM professionals, found that 26 percent of respondents feel stressed at work, as they face increasing challenges inContinue reading "Unmanageable workloads leading to errors for almost a third of FM professionals" Read more...

November 15, 2023

Optimism Surrounds the UK Residential Real Estate Market in 2023

In 2023, the UK residential real estate market is poised to witness positive developments, driven by politics, partnerships, and place-making. Despite facing economic challenges, the industry is adapting and finding reasons for optimism. The market has been affected by the repercussions of Kwasi Kwarteng’s growth plan announcement last autumn, which lacked cost estimates. While theContinue reading "Optimism Surrounds the UK Residential Real Estate Market in 2023" Read more...

November 03, 2023

A Comprehensive Guide for Facility Managers: Achieving Net-Zero Buildings

The importance of sustainability in all buildings cannot be overstated. Facility managers play a vital role in decarbonizing operations and transitioning towards net-zero buildings. While focusing on new construction is essential, it is equally crucial to prioritize retrofit and refurbishment projects. These initiatives must be doubled annually to meet net-zero targets, especially considering that 50%Continue reading "A Comprehensive Guide for Facility Managers: Achieving Net-Zero Buildings" Read more...

June 23, 2023

New fire safety regulations, known as the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, are scheduled to take effect on January 23, 2023.

These regulations, specifically Regulations 9 and 10, pertain to buildings with two or more domestic premises and communal areas. The term “domestic premises” encompasses self-contained flats and rooms rented under individual tenancies within shared houses (HMOs), as defined by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The responsibility for providing fire safety information typically liesContinue reading "New fire safety regulations, known as the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, are scheduled to take effect on January 23, 2023." Read more...

June 19, 2023

Further fire safety regulations are set to come into effect on October 1, 2023

These regulations are part of Phase 3 of the Home Office’s fire safety reform program, as outlined in Section 156 of the Building Safety Act 2022. Building upon the previous phases, Phase 1 (Fire Safety Act 2021) and Phase 2 (Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022), Phase 3 introduces amendments to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety)Continue reading "Further fire safety regulations are set to come into effect on October 1, 2023" Read more...

June 16, 2023

New fire safety regulations have been implemented in England on January 23, 2023

These regulations, known as the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, incorporate the majority of the recommendations from the Grenfell Tower Inquiry. Their purpose is to enhance fire safety measures and protect residents in mid and high-rise blocks of flats. Under the new regulations, responsible persons for these buildings are required to provide fire and rescueContinue reading "New fire safety regulations have been implemented in England on January 23, 2023" Read more...

June 16, 2023

Anticipate a Year of Activity: Updates on UK Real Estate, Energy Efficiency, and Building Control

The upcoming year, 2023, promises to be eventful for commercial real estate law. Significant legislative changes are on the horizon, affecting various aspects of the industry. These include new regulations concerning overseas entities that own UK real estate, stricter energy efficiency standards, an overhaul of the building control regime, and other critical factors that demandContinue reading "Anticipate a Year of Activity: Updates on UK Real Estate, Energy Efficiency, and Building Control" Read more...