Facilities management is a crucial service that involves coordinating the physical workplace with the people and the environment around it.
There are two versions of it – soft and hard facilities management.
This guide looks at soft facilities management and how Almeda can help you.
What are soft facilities management services?
Also known as Soft FM, it refers to the management of the non-technical aspects of supporting the key business activities of an industrial area, while enhancing the workplace environment.
They are more focused on the people-centric parts of running a company, and play a crucial role in daily operations.
This is in contrast to hard facilities management, which focuses on the physical infrastructure of the buildings, and the maintenance of them.
Examples of soft facilities management include cleaning, food/catering, reception, security, concierge, waste management, recycling, health and safety, event management, and office support services. Ground maintenance and landscaping is also included in this.
Soft FM services are crucial for maintaining a high level of employee satisfaction and improving mental health.
It has also played an important role in increasing productivity, and overall success for a business.
Soft facilities management contributes towards creating a positive work environment that supports the core activities of the organisation.
How can Almeda help your Bristol-based business
Here at Almeda, we provide industry-leading soft facilities management services for our customers in Bristol, the South West, and across the country.
It is an essential part of the work carried out at any facility and the surrounding environment.
The types of soft services which we can provide at Almeda include:
- Security
- Landscaping
- Waste
- Confidential waste
- Sanitary waste
- Pest control
- Industrial cleaning
- Office moves
- Redecoration
If you would like to speak to Almeda about reactive maintenance, facilities management, or our building fabric services, call 0117 937 6320 or email [email protected].