OUTCO, Your Eyes and Ears On-Site: External Condition Surveys 

With multiple sites to oversee and competing priorities, it’s easy for small issues to go unnoticed until they escalate into costly problems. This is where OUTCO’s External Condition Surveys come in, providing a proactive approach to site maintenance, risk management, and budget planning.  At OUTCO, we act as your eyes and ears on-site saving you […]

The Future of the FM Industry: Embracing the Age of Robots and AI

Future of Robotics and AI

Brendon Petsch, Chief Technology Officer at OUTCO, discusses the future of the FM industry: Is the FM industry standing on the brink of a technological revolution? From automated vehicles like cleaning robots to predictive maintenance algorithms analysing data from smart sensors, robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) are reshaping the FM industry. How can the sector […]

Why Carbon Literacy Training Matters at OUTCO

The term ‘Greenwashing’ has been used to describe the practice of businesses and organisations taking part, or exaggerating their participation, in environmental initiatives.  This is why OUTCO firmly believes Carbon Literacy training is not something businesses should do to just simply tick off a box on a checklist. If the fight against climate change and […]

Proactive Winter Storm Preparation: Safeguarding Your Trees and Fencing

winter storm preparation

As winter storms approach, preparation is essential to protect your property from potential damage, particularly focusing on trees and fencing. These outdoor elements are often the most vulnerable during harsh weather conditions. By taking proactive measures, you can avoid costly repairs, enhance safety, and maintain site compliance throughout the winter months. Below are essential tips […]

Why Proactive Autumn Drain Maintenance is Key to Preventing Floods and Freezes

Happy Unblocktober! Just in case you’ve missed it, the last five years has seen this nationwide campaign and awareness month steadily growing and at OUTCO we’re big fans. Unblocktober aims to “improve the health of our drains, sewers, watercourses and seas” by reversing the bad habits that lead to blocked drains, floods and environmental damage […]

The Often Unseen High Tech World of Winter Gritting

Winter Gritting Services and Technology

How to deliver Outstanding Winter Gritting using Tech and AI OUTCO recently featured in the September 2024 edition of Facilities Management Journal, where our Chief Technology Officer, Brendon Petsch, shed light on the intricate world of keeping businesses operational through the winter. Here is his fascinating and insightful look into the high tech world of […]

Why tech in asset maintenance is important – Retail Times

OUTCO using technology to bring long-term thinking back to asset maintenance

Jason Petsch, CEO of OUTCO, discusses how technology is bringing long-term thinking back to asset maintenance From being an occasional menace, potholes are now ubiquitous on the country’s roads. Indeed, cratered road surfaces are becoming a symbol for national decline. Growing public outrage forced prime minister Rishi Sunak to commit a staggering 8bn of the money saved […]