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Baachu Rain · Independent Hard FM Analysis · 2026

The SFG20 Reckoning - Eight Deep Dives for Hard FM Professionals

SFG20 has shaped UK Hard FM maintenance for 35 years. Most operators follow it without questioning it. This series does. No product recommendations. No punches pulled.

8

In-depth articles

35

Years SFG20 has dominated

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Punches pulled

SFG20 has been the dominant Hard FM maintenance specification standard for 35 years. It is embedded in CAFM systems, written into contracts, and used as the default reference for PPM pricing across the sector. Most professionals use it without questioning it. This series does.

 

Eight articles. No product recommendations. Written for Hard FM directors, bid teams, estate managers, NHS estate teams, and procurement leads who want to understand what SFG20 actually gives them — and where it falls short. Start with Article 1 or jump to the topic most relevant to you.

01
SFG20 Limitations in Hard FM: What the Framework Doesn’t Cover
A critical look at the gaps in SFG20 when applied to real-world Hard FM operations, compliance, and asset risk.
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02
SFG20 Labour Hours: The Reality Behind Hard FM Pricing
Why labour assumptions in SFG20 don’t always reflect actual delivery models and what it means for pricing accuracy.
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03
Who Owns SFG20? Facilities-IQ, BESA and Market Control
Understanding ownership, governance, and influence behind SFG20 and how it shapes the FM market.
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04
The Cost of Compliance: SFG20 from a Hard FM Perspective
Breaking down the real cost implications of SFG20 compliance across contracts, estates, and service delivery.
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05
Hard FM Asset Registers: The SFG20 Data Problem
Why inaccurate or incomplete asset registers undermine SFG20 strategies and compliance reporting.
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06
SFG20 Alternatives: What Other Hard FM Models Exist?
Exploring alternative frameworks and strategies beyond SFG20 for maintenance planning and compliance.
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07
SFG20, IoT and BMS: The Future of Hard FM Technology
How emerging technologies like IoT and BMS interact with or challenge traditional SFG20 maintenance models.
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08
Building a Hard FM Maintenance Framework Without SFG20
A practical guide to designing a maintenance strategy without relying solely on SFG20 structures.
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