Sep
When issuing permits to work, it’s important to consider carefully who should be noted on the application. While including all parties involved might seem comprehensive, it’s worth reflecting on the potential implications for responsibility and liability. In many cases, focusing on your direct contracting party can help maintain a clear chain of accountability. This approach […]
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Permits to work are crucial tools in managing high-risk activities, but their value extends beyond just outlining your approach to safety. They also provide facilities managers with a vital opportunity to identify potential conflicts in work schedules and locations. As highlighted in this recently reported incident by the HSE, (https://lnkd.in/e6brYa3a) where Balfour Beatty were fined […]
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At TAP, we’re transforming how property management handles safety and operations. Our innovative Permit to Work system, integrated with dynamic Stacking Plans, is changing the game. Here’s how: Common Area Focus: We prioritise shared spaces and their unique risks. Visual 2D Representation: Our Stacking Plan offers a clear, comprehensive view of your property. Enhanced Safety […]
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When your days are busy and decisions are rushed, it’s good to know the system supports you in managing works safely. Linked into its unique stacking plan feature, the TAP permit module highlights potential permit conflicts. Permit requests covering the same time, in the same location, will be flagged before they are approved. When it […]
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Good property management and attention to high levels of safety in the built environment, come at a cost and this is often ignored or overlooked when service charges accounts are being reviewed. Good safety management impacts service charge levels, and we would urge service charge auditors and forensic service charge consultants to review these as […]
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Apr
We’re thrilled to announce that Workspace Group PLC, a leading provider of flexible office space in London, has chosen TAP’s Permit to Work system to enhance contractor safety across their portfolio of 77 locations. Workspace is implementing our intuitive digital platform to streamline the process for issuing, monitoring, and closing out permits for high-risk work […]
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Mar
Facilities management (FM) is a resource hungry and constantly evolving sector, and as a role is one that involves multi-tasking, organisation and agile management. It’s a dynamic area of the property management sector that requires constant adaption and innovation to meet the changing needs and expectations of property managers, landlords, occupiers and suppliers. Today, there […]
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Everybody is talking about incorporating AI into our daily lives and this hype has reached the Built Environment sector. As a sector, we’re far from there in terms of AI taking over manual tasks but aspects of AI are creeping into some technologies. However much of the time AI is met with scepticism or confusion. […]
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Providing a service to the facilities management sector allows us to speak to people from a variety of organisations of all sizes. Some of these businesses are bold in their decision making, have a vision and are interested in change. Others less so. It’s not all about making bold or brave decisions, rather it’s about understanding how […]
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Reading articles about making one building smart doesn’t necessarily lead to better performance. At TAP, we believe that accessing data from multiple buildings for different aspects of property/facilities management, through a single login, provides a clearer understanding of performance and activity. Our clients have confirmed that having wider information helps clients enhance on-site skills and […]
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