Summary
The blog post discusses the differences between reactive and proactive facilities management (FM) in the UK, emphasizing the implications for compliance, risk, and costs. Reactive FM reacts to issues post-failure, leading to higher long-term costs and regulatory exposures, while proactive FM focuses on prevention and structured governance, ultimately enhancing operational resilience and asset value. The article highlights the necessity for a cultural shift towards proactive strategies to meet increasing regulatory demands and investor expectations.