What is SFG20?

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SFG20 is the industry standard for building maintenance, offering comprehensive maintenance schedules, accessed via cutting-edge software, Facilities-iQ. Developed by the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA), SFG20 has evolved from a static specification into a dynamic intelligent software solution that supports Facilities Managers, Building Owners, FM consultants and Contractors keep their buildings safe, efficient, and compliant with the latest legislation.

SFG20 provides a comprehensive library of maintenance schedules aligned with current legislation, industry best practices, and manufacturer recommendations. Each schedule is continuously updated by in-house engineers to reflect the latest statutory and regulatory requirements. This helps organisations mitigate risk, extend asset life, and avoid unnecessary costs through over or under maintaining buildings.

How to access the SFG20 industry standard

Facilities-iQ is the only way to access the latest version of the SFG20 standard which changes every single month with the latest legislation and best practice guidance. The software solution integrates with your CAFM, CMMS or IWMS system through an API key so that you can manage your buildings in one place.

When you hold an active SFG20 licence, we help you build a strong foundation to achieve compliance. With the industry standard for building maintenance at your fingertips, you can easily manage your facilities without having to stay up to date with the latest legislation by yourself.

You want to remain compliant, keep your buildings safe, and ensure there are no catastrophic failures so that your organisation can thrive without disruption.
 
Beyond access to the SFG20 standard

Facilities-iQ is more than just access to the SFG20 standard, with a colour coding system so you can easily prioritise statutory tasks, AI mapping of your asset register to SFG20 schedules so you can ensure compliant maintenance, and you can effortlessly and securely share your maintenance regimes with external stakeholders.

Gain insights into how many statutory tasks you have in your building and how to achieve compliance without having to spend hours reading through legislation and industry codes of practice. When the legislation changes you will be notified of updates to the SFG20 standard without having to lift a finger.
 
Trusted by Industry Leaders in Facilities Management

SFG20 is trusted by thousands of organisations across the public and private sectors, including NHS trusts, local authorities, universities, government departments, FM providers, and Consultants. Whether managing a single site or nationwide estates, users benefit from a single source of truth for maintenance best practice, empowering them to:

• Demonstrate compliance with the Building Safety Act and other regulatory frameworks
• Optimise maintenance resources and budgets
• Reduce downtime and reactive callouts
• Extend asset lifespans and reduce environmental impact
• Provide greater assurance to insurers, tenants, and stakeholders
• Save time and money
   

One customer told us how they used SFG20 to secure £1 million in additional revenue using SFG20, and another saved 80% of their time on creating their maintenance plans.

Want to learn more about SFG20? Check out the website: www.sfg20.co.uk