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Effective facade management for building owners and facility managers

Leave a Comment / Uncategorized / By Steve Vinall

Building owners and facility managers are tasked with maintaining facades that are not only functional and visually appealing but also durable and cost-efficient. Managing facades over their lifecycle requires strategic planning to ensure long-term performance and to minimise unexpected costs. This blog explores practical strategies for routine maintenance, improving access for cleaning, and implementing cost-effective …

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Designing durable facades: a guide for developers

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For developers, facade design represents a critical balance of quality, cost-efficiency, regulatory compliance, and long-term durability. Every decision—from material selection to lifecycle planning—has a lasting impact on a building’s performance, aesthetic value, and operational costs. This blog explores key strategies to help developers optimise facade outcomes while managing risks and meeting modern standards. Balancing cost …

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The surveyor’s guide to effective facade assessment and maintenance

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Building surveyors play a crucial role in evaluating the condition of facades, helping property owners, developers, and facility managers make informed decisions about maintenance, upgrades, and investments. As facades become more complex and regulations more stringent, surveyors provide the expertise needed to safeguard building performance and value. This blog highlights the key responsibilities of building …

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Designing facades for long-term durability and cost efficiency

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Ensuring a facade remains durable, cost-effective, and visually appealing throughout its lifecycle starts with a well-considered design and an equally well considered maintenance strategy. Detailed examination of the maintenance and lifecycle efficiency at the design stage can allow developers, contractors, building owners, and facility managers to reduce long-term costs, whilst enhancing durability and sustainability, and …

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Selecting and specifying robust materials for long-lasting facades

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When it comes to creating facades that stand the test of time, selecting and specifying the correct materials is the foundation of success. For developers, main contractors, building owners, facility managers, and surveyors, material choices can significantly influence both the longevity and cost-efficiency of a building’s envelope. This blog explores the essential considerations for selecting …

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