Risk Management and Insurance: Reducing Liability Through Smart Outdoor Maintenance
In today’s risk-conscious business environment, maintaining the safety and accessibility of outdoor spaces is more than a compliance requirement, it’s a critical component of liability reduction and operational resilience. For facilities managers, property owners, and estate directors, mitigating risks tied to outdoor environments can directly impact insurance costs, reduce the likelihood of legal claims, and […]
How Property Managers Can Get Ahead of Winter Disruption
Proactive Winter Planning for Multi-Site Resilience As winter approaches, property managers across the UK face an annual challenge: safeguarding estates from snow, ice, and freezing conditions that can cause serious operational and financial disruption. For those responsible for multiple locations be they retail parks, logistics hubs, or business estates, the risks are amplified. The good […]
What Facilities Managers Need to Know About Winter Risk and Liability
As winter approaches, facilities managers across the UK face increasing pressure to maintain safe, operational sites despite challenging conditions. Snow, ice, and freezing temperatures pose serious risks – not just to operations and infrastructure, but also to legal liability and employee safety. Understanding these winter risks and how to mitigate them is essential to protecting […]
Winter Preparation Checklist for SMEs & Multi-Site Estates
Start Now – Don’t Let Winter Catch You Off Guard As we head closer to the Autumn and Winter months temperatures will soon begin to dip, so it’s vital for SMEs and multi-site estate managers to act early to safeguard operations, protect staff and customers, and avoid unnecessary disruption. Every year, UK businesses lose over […]
The £1bn Winter Risk – Why Early Winter Preparation is Key to Avoiding Unnecessary Costs
Each year, winter brings more than just freezing temperatures, it brings disruption, risk, and significant cost. According to recent research, snow and ice cost UK businesses over £1 billion annually, and for facilities and property managers, the price of waiting until it’s too late can be substantial. OUTCO’s Winter White Paper reveals the full scope […]
Summer is the Best Time to Review Your Winter Maintenance Plan: Here’s Why
While it might seem counterintuitive to think about icy car parks and snow-covered footpaths while enjoying a sunny afternoon, the reality is this: the best time to prepare your winter maintenance plan is now. For facilities and property managers, summer is the best time for reviewing and securing your winter gritting and snow clearance services. […]
Maintaining Consistent Facilities Management Across Diverse Regional Sites
In today’s decentralised property landscape, Regional Facilities Directors face the growing challenge of ensuring consistent facilities management (FM) performance across diverse locations. With variations in local climates, infrastructure, regulations, and vendor capabilities, delivering uniform standards becomes increasingly complex. Yet, consistency is critical for safety, compliance, brand perception, and operational efficiency. Standardisation, data-driven decision making, and […]
The future of outdoor FM is in your hands… Swipe to fix?
OUTCO CEO, Jason Petsch, shares his thoughts in the January 2025 edition of BFM Magazine on how technology is transforming the future of outdoor FM. From real-time tracking and automated workflows to customer-centric portals, the possibilities continue to grow. What will the future of outdoor FM look like? Maybe it’s already here. Progress is hard […]