Today, FM clients want solutions that adapt, innovate, and bring long-term value. But how do providers stay ahead of the curve? Pareto CEO James Clarke explores one answer that’s reshaping the industry—collaboration.
Partnerships create fresh opportunities—combining expertise, resources, and ideas to drive innovation and efficiency. They allow businesses to expand their capabilities in ways that feel natural, seamless, and future-ready.
A great example? Our recent acquisition of Sowga. The move strengthens both companies, creating new possibilities for growth, technical excellence, and smarter service delivery.
But How Do Partnerships Drive Growth?
When the right skills and specialisms come together, the impact goes far beyond scaling up services. Partnerships enhance what’s possible, bringing greater technical depth, broader expertise, and a sharper focus on the future.
With Sowga now part of Pareto, facilities management capabilities are expanding alongside deep mechanical and electrical (M&E) expertise. That means clients gain access to more integrated solutions, stronger technical support, and a service model that keeps pace with evolving needs.
These collaborations also pave the way for cutting-edge technology—predictive maintenance, AI-driven building systems, and advanced energy optimisation. The potential to transform how buildings are managed and maintained is huge. The key is knowing how to harness it.
For clients, that means access to solutions that aren’t just efficient today but designed to meet the challenges of tomorrow.
Why Does Innovation Thrive on Collaboration?
FM is about finding smarter, more sustainable ways to keep buildings running at their best. But no single technology or approach holds all the answers. Success depends on expertise—on knowing how to integrate systems, optimise performance, and adapt to an ever-changing landscape.
Sowga’s work on Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer’s London headquarters is a great example. The team upgraded the heating system and refurbished the cooling towers, increasing heating efficiency to over 98% and significantly reducing emissions. The technology played a role, but it was the knowledge behind it that delivered results.
These are the kinds of solutions that become possible when businesses combine their strengths.
What’s Next for FM?
Some of the biggest shifts in FM are happening right now. Smarter, more connected buildings. Ambitious sustainability goals. Greater integration between FM services and emerging technology. Meeting these challenges takes collaboration—between companies, between industries, and between people who share a vision for what’s next.
The future of FM is already taking shape. The question is: who’s ready to help define it?
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