Why Your Business Needs a Facilities Management Company

In today’s fast-paced and competitive business environment, it’s crucial for companies to focus on their core competencies. This often requires outsourcing tasks to professionals with the right expertise and skills. Facilities management is a vital area, where partnering with a reputable company can greatly benefit your business. We will explore the main reasons why your business needs a facilities management company and how it can improve your premises overall.

Expertise and Experience

Facilities management companies specialise in efficiently managing and maintaining your business infrastructure. With their wealth of expertise and experience, they are equipped to handle diverse challenges that arise across your property, regardless of scope and size. Whether it’s optimising energy consumption, implementing sustainable practices, or ensuring safety compliance, a facilities management company has the knowledge and resources to tackle these issues effectively.

Cost Savings

Managing facilities in-house can be expensive, considering the need for specialised staff, equipment, and tools. By partnering with a facilities management company, you can benefit from economies of scale, as they already have the necessary resources and infrastructure in place. This leads to significant cost savings for your business, allowing you to allocate more funds towards your core business.

Enhanced Efficiency

Facilities management involves a range of tasks, including overseeing regular maintenance and repairs. By outsourcing these responsibilities, you free up valuable time and resources to be utilised more efficiently. A facilities management company ensures smooth operations, reducing downtime and improving overall productivity. They can also provide round-the-clock support and emergency services, ensuring your facilities are maintained optimally.

Tailored Solutions

Every business has unique facility requirements. Reputable FM companies understand this and work closely with you to design customised solutions that align with your specific needs. Whether you operate a small office, a manufacturing facility, or a large corporate complex, they can adapt their services to suit your organisation’s size, goals, and budget.

Risk Mitigation

Facilities management involves inherent risks, including accidents, equipment failures, and security breaches. Facilities management companies take on the responsibility of mitigating these risks. They conduct regular inspections and maintenance checks to ensure that your proptey aisre secure, compliant, and in a safe working environment. This provides peace of mind to both business owners and employees.

Focus on Core Business

By engaging with a facilities management company, your business to concentrate on its core aspects. Through partnering with experts in this field, you can leverage their knowledge and skills, while your team can prioritise tasks that directly contribute to your business growth. This allows for a more streamlined and efficient operation, ultimately leading to increased productivity.

Partnering with a facilities management company can bring numerous benefits to your business. From cost savings to risk mitigation, Integrity can help you to focus on your core business while our experts handle the maintenance and optimisation of your business infrastructure. By investing in professional facilities management solutions, you create a solid foundation for sustainable growth and success.

Find out more about the other services we provide by contacting us at fm@integrityfm-uk.com or alternatively, call us on 0121 289 3148.

Quick Fixes and Beyond: What a Handyman in Birmingham Can Do for You

At Integrity, we pride ourselves on being able to ensure that regardless of what the job is big or small, we will always deliver for our clients. Part of how we ensure our client’s properties run smoothly is by making sure that the little things don’t stack up by providing our handyman services across Birmingham and the West Midlands.

What is a handyman?

A handyman is a tradesman who is able to turn their hand to any task presented to them. A handyman needs to be multiskilled and have a wealth of experience in a number of areas, from first fix plumbing to carpentry and joinery. Handymen are well equipped for any task they are given and possess the knowledge and expertise to solve any issues promptly.  At Integrity, our engineers are all multiskilled, making them your best solution to whatever comes your way.

What kind of work does a handyman carry out?

Given the nature of the role, a handyman can be tasked with completing a number of tasks, making the pool of possible works very broad. A handyman is typically tasked with reactive jobs which are small in size, but would otherwise be left untreated compared to larger other types of work. Works like these can easily mount up, so it is always best Examples of this could be a leaking tap, or a broken door handle. Though these jobs are minor, if left for an extended period, these jobs could affect your commercial property adversely in the long term. Relying on a trusted handyman gives you the peace of mind that the little things are in good hands with a professional handyman.

Find out more about our handyman services and the other services we provide by contacting us at fm@integrityfm-uk.com or alternatively, call us on 0121 289 3148.

Electrical Support from IFM

Ensuring the functionality of your properties Electrical Items, is vital to the smooth operation of your business. Please feel free to have a read through the below information which provides you with some useful information and outlines some of our electrical services we undertake.

Ensuring the electrics within your place of work are safe to use is a legal requirement for all businesses’.

Machinery, outlets, switches and any other items which has power running through it must be maintained, upgraded or replaced to keep you and your staff safe.

Reactive repairs

IFM will aim to respond quickly and look to rectify and issues. Our phonelines are available to take calls 24 hours a day and we will look to get any follow up works completed swiftly to get your business back up and fully functional.

PAT testing

One way to ensure your electrical equipment is safe for use is by performing a PAT test. PAT testing (Portable Appliance Testing) can go a long way to provide peace of mind through regularly testing your appliances and equipment for faults by trained electricians on an annual basis. PAT testing will ensure you remain compliment with regulations as well as make sure your equipment is running optimally and safely.

Improving your lighting

You may also wish to revamp the lighting within your office and commercial space. The aesthetic of commercial buildings and offices impacts the options of staff and customers alike. Furthermore, many businesses still using older incandescent or fluorescent lighting have been gradually phasing these out in favour of LED bulbs and units. LEDs can produce the same luminescence while using less energy and producing less heat while in use. This has the added benefit of reducing energy costs as well as lowering your property’s carbon footprint.

Expanding capacity

Installing additional power outlets has the added benefit of safety as well as expanding your property’s capacity for electronics. Some businesses in an attempt to expand the number of outlets they have use extension leads. Though not a problem itself, when the extension lead is filled with plugs, in some cases, people add another extension lead onto the existing one, which creates a high risk of overloading. Overloading could result in a blown fuse or fire in some cases. Installing additional outlets removes this risk and future-proofs your building should you procure addental appliances and peripherals.

What Electrical Services Does Integrity Provide?

Integrity offers a wide variety of electrical services which can go a long way to improve the aesthetic of your property and your facility’s capacity. Here are some of the services we can provide for you and your business

  • Socket replacement/installation
  • Board installation
  • Power isolation
  • External & internal lighting installation
  • Emergency light testing
  • Surveys
  • PAT testing

Is your business in need of electrical services? Integrity can provide you with an electrical survey, as well as carry out any work to replace and improve your building for the better.

Find out more about the other services we provide by contacting us at fm@integrityfm-uk.com or alternatively, call us on 0121 289 3148.

Harness Training

At Integrity, safety is always at the forefront of what we do, both for the public and our employees. We provide our engineers with the best training possible to ensure they can work safely and efficiently.

Most recently, our team received harness training from an industry leading training provider.

Following the training, one of our engineers said “it feels good to be part of a business that want to do things right. By receiving this and other training courses, I feel confident that myself and the rest of the team will be able to perform our roles safely”.

Where will Integrity engineers use this training?

Harness training is integral to maintaining safety while working at heights. Jobs such as gutter repairs, roof repairs and recovering at high levels will require this equipment and training to be utilised. Harness training and equipment will also be employed when using a MEWP (Mobile Elevating Work Platform), such as a scissor lift or cheery picker, if the circumstances require their use.

Is your property in need of high-level work?

Integrity Facilities Management has extensive experience in surveying and completing roofing works and other high-level services and would be more than happy to provide your property with a FREE survey.

Find out more about the other services we provide by contacting us at fm@integrityfm-uk.com or alternatively, call us on 0121 289 3148.

Facilities Management – Preparing for Winter

With Winter well underway, it is crucial that buildings are fully prepared for the problems that the dark nights and plummeting temperatures may bring.

It is imperative for Facilities and Building Managers to minimise the risk, Health & Safety issues and the new challenges that this time of year brings.

With safety and compliance being paramount to the business’, it is paramount that Landlords and Tenants have winter plans in place to reduce the risks of damage that wind, rain, snow and ice can bring to their property if not appropriately planned for.

Integrity Facilities Management have some helpful tips to help you plan for this time of the year:

  • Flat Roof Leaks – With the inclement weather, roofs are much more susceptible to damage and perforations. It is important to regularly carry out inspections of the roofing felt, joints and membrane to spot and repair any potential defects which could lead to costly leaks. Read more on the importance of maintaining your roof.
  • Pitched Roofs – Powerful storms and high winds often can cause issues with tiles becoming dislodged and weak which poses not only issues with leaks but also an extreme health and safety problems for any members of the public on the ground.
  • External Lighting – With the dark nights upon us, it is important to ensure that you have adequate and functional external lighting for both security and health & safety reasons.
  • Guttering – After heavy rain spells, it is important to check buildings guttering on a regular basis to ensure that they are fully flowing and clear of all debris as this is a common cause of leaks. When guttering backs up at the joints & hoppers, it can regularly and quickly build up the rainwater which spills over and can cause damage to properties.
  • Boilers – Boilers are crucial asset to ensuring the functionality of your building. It allows you to control the temperature and tailor it to your requirements ensuring that both employees and visitors are comfortable. Read more to find out the importance of maintaining and servicing a boiler.
  • Backup Generators / Power Supply – Having a UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) is important to the business’ core functionality. With power cuts common in the winter time due to the increased likelihood of extreme weather, ensuring that the backup power supply is in place and fully operational is key to avoiding any power outages which put a halt to the business functions.
  • Plumbing – Ensuring that all pipework is insulated where necessary and all joints are secure will reduce the risk of an emergency plumber being required to attend to any defects which could leak to leaks and a loss of heating.
  • Windows and Window Frames – Prolonged periods of rainfall can lead to leaks coming through cracks and perforations in windows and frames. These should be checked on a regular basis when carrying out site inspections and walk throughs and sealed / repaired accordingly to prevent any future damage.
  • Grounds Maintenance / Gritting – With the icy conditions in winter, paths and car parks are a common place for injury in the workplace. In order to keep employees, visitors and members of the public safe, it is a necessity to ensure that paths are kept clear of moss, mud, debris and the like and ensure the areas are well gritted to minimise the risk of slips, trips and falls.

Integrity Facilities Management are on hand to assist you and your company through this tricky winter period. We offer a wide range of services across numerous sectors which can be tailored to your business needs.

For more information, please feel free to get in contact on 0121 289 3148 or alternatively, email us at fm@integrity-uk.com.