Workplace Unplugged | Technology & Smart Buildings

July 21, 2026 by Mark Tilley

Mitie Agrees £3.1bn Takeover by OCS

OCS has announced a £3.1bn acquisition of Mitie, aligning two businesses that specialise in facilities management and transformation.

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Smart Buildings Are Entering a New Era of Resilience

Smart buildings have long been associated with connected technology, sensors, automated lighting and systems ...

Aug 21 2026

Global Workplace Furniture Supplier Opens First UK Showroom

A new showroom in the south of England is helping businesses view and test workplace solutions first-hand.

Jun 9 2026

How to Turn Facilities Data into AI-Driven Insights

A practical guide for facilities teams preparing for AI

Jun 2 2026

AI Is the Key to Winning Customer Experience in an Agentic World

Agentic AI is increasingly influencing how people search, compare, and choose. It sits between the customer ...

May 15 2026

How Tech is Supercharging Workplace Management and Employee Experience

Facilities professionals are being asked to do more than ever before- managing complex estates, meeting ...

Apr 30 2026

Why the UK Government is Taking a Closer Look at AI in the Workplace

Artificial intelligence is already embedded in how organisations recruit, manage performance, and make ...

Apr 16 2026

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Everything You Need to Know About AI for Facilities Management

Learn what AI can do for facilities teams, the key use cases to start with, how to get your data and systems ...

Mar 20 2026

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5 Facilities Management Trends That Will Shape 2026

Explore the top 2026 facilities management trends, including the rise of FM data analysts, AI readiness, ...

Feb 17 2026

UKG Launches Workforce Intelligence Hub

UKG, a leading global AI platform unifying HR, pay, and workforce management, today unveiled the Workforce ...

Nov 6 2025

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How to Create an Energy-Efficient Culture in the Workplace

Energy efficiency in the workplace is not just a challenge for upper management – it’s a whole team effort. ...

Oct 27 2025

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Workplace Energy-Saving Tips Through Smarter Maintenance

Energy efficiency in the workplace has never been more important. With energy prices rising across the board ...

Sep 22 2025

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Tech Enabled Spaces: Why Workplace Data Matters

What if every Wi-Fi login, room booking and swipe card entry told you a story about your workplace? Well, ...

Sep 12 2025

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