In Facilities Management (FM), you’re constantly asked to deliver more with less. You might measure how much you’re spending per square metre, how many hours of labour go into a task, or how much energy your building consumes per occupant. These are important figures — but they only tell half the story. To truly understand […]
Navigating the Real Living Wage Rise: How You Can Maintain Fair Pay Without Compromising Sustainability
As the Real Living Wage rises to £13.45 per hour across the UK and £14.80 in London, you’re likely feeling the pressure this brings to your facilities management (FM) operations. While the increase rightly benefits thousands of workers, it also poses a real financial challenge for FM providers, where labour often accounts for around 70% […]
Recycle Week 2025: Why Awareness Must Turn Into Action
22nd to 28th September is Recycle Week in the UK, led by WRAP — and it comes at a pivotal moment for global waste and plastics policy. Just days ago, delegates from 170 countries met in Geneva to continue negotiations on an international plastics treaty. The aim is ambitious but urgent: to keep plastics within a […]
Transforming Facilities: From Benchmark to Breakthrough!
Turning Insight Into Impact: How Sitemark Helps Clients Drive Real Change After Benchmark Reviews At Sitemark, a benchmark review isn’t just the end of a process — it’s the beginning of real transformation. When a Sitemark Benchmark Review is completed and scored, with detailed evaluations across efficiency and effectiveness, the true value lies in what […]
Sitemark Takes on the Paddle, Plod & Pedal Charity Challenge for St Richard’s Hospice
The Sitemark team is gearing up for an epic test of endurance and teamwork this September — and it’s all in support of a fantastic cause.
On Saturday, 27th September 2025, we’ll be taking part in the Paddle, Plod, and Pedal Charity Challenge, raising vital funds for St Richard’s Hospice
Cleaning specification: What, Where and When?
We share 12 things to consider when planning your cleaning specification to maintain the highest Quality Standards.
Focus on waste minimisation
This post explores the reasons why waste minimisation is so crucial.
What makes an exceptional CAFM (Computer Aided Facilities Management) System?
We look at what makes a great CAFM to improve the efficiency, transparency, and accuracy of your facility management operations.
Top ten tips to retain and motivate your cleaning/housekeeping staff
We share our top ten tips to retain and motivate your cleaning team to ensure a consistent, high service.
The importance of benchmarking your cleaning services
This blog looks at the benefits of benchmarking your cleaning services, including cost savings and increased efficiency.
The future of cleaning in FM: predictions and trends
We look ahead to see how the cleaning industry will evolve in the coming years with our top predictions for what to expect.
The Carbon Factor: How to think differently about your recycling and waste footprint
This blog explores how to think differently about your recycling and waste footprint with tips on what you can do to help.













