Jul
Good property management and attention to high levels of safety in the built environment, come at a cost and this is often ignored or overlooked when service charges accounts are being reviewed. Good safety management impacts service charge levels, and we would urge service charge auditors and forensic service charge consultants to review these as […]
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Jun
In today’s digital age, we’re constantly seeking ways to streamline processes and enhance efficiency in the built environment. Enter the Tenant Assistance Program QR Code – a seemingly simple tool that’s revolutionising how we manage contractor work and site access. But here’s the kicker: it isn’t just a QR Code. It’s a gateway to a […]
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Jun
We recently analysed data from over 14,000 digital permits issued across multiple properties. The findings were eye-opening – Monday saw 40% more permits starting than any other day of the week, placing a huge burden on the monitoring of the associated works. The knowledge of this helps you plan better. This stark variation highlights that […]
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Apr
We’re thrilled to announce that Workspace Group PLC, a leading provider of flexible office space in London, has chosen TAP’s Permit to Work system to enhance contractor safety across their portfolio of 77 locations. Workspace is implementing our intuitive digital platform to streamline the process for issuing, monitoring, and closing out permits for high-risk work […]
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Mar
Facilities management (FM) is a resource hungry and constantly evolving sector, and as a role is one that involves multi-tasking, organisation and agile management. It’s a dynamic area of the property management sector that requires constant adaption and innovation to meet the changing needs and expectations of property managers, landlords, occupiers and suppliers. Today, there […]
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Everybody is talking about incorporating AI into our daily lives and this hype has reached the Built Environment sector. As a sector, we’re far from there in terms of AI taking over manual tasks but aspects of AI are creeping into some technologies. However much of the time AI is met with scepticism or confusion. […]
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Providing a service to the facilities management sector allows us to speak to people from a variety of organisations of all sizes. Some of these businesses are bold in their decision making, have a vision and are interested in change. Others less so. It’s not all about making bold or brave decisions, rather it’s about understanding how […]
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In the latest instalment of our FM industry executive interview series, we speak to TAP Managing Director Howard Bottomley about the biggest issues impacting the sector in 2024, the importance of focusing on people and not just technology, and the need embrace innovation while sticking to core principles in good estate management… Tell us about your company, […]
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While the Covid inquiry scrutinises the Government’s handling of the pandemic, the real estate sector is conducting its own examination into why the workforce is hesitant to return to their pre-pandemic workplace. The most recent Worker Survey by Remit Consulting has been unveiled, revealing some unsurprising findings. Foremost among people’s concerns about resuming full-time office […]
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Reading articles about making one building smart doesn’t necessarily lead to better performance. At TAP, we believe that accessing data from multiple buildings for different aspects of property/facilities management, through a single login, provides a clearer understanding of performance and activity. Our clients have confirmed that having wider information helps clients enhance on-site skills and […]
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