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Explore expert insights, practical tips, and industry updates on maintenance and asset management. Our content is designed to support both individuals and organisations in developing skills, improving performance, and driving continuous improvement.
Reflecting on 50 Years of Maintenance Management with MCP
As MCP marks 50 years, a look back at Peter Gagg’s 1992 paper reveals an uncomfortable truth: while technology has moved on, many of the same maintenance challenges haven’t.
Why Organisations Are Turning to FMECA Support
Discover why organisations are seeking FMECA consultancy and training to improve reliability, capture knowledge and optimise maintenance strategies.
From Resistance to Readiness
Discover why external consulting gives organisations a strategic edge by uncovering blind spots, accelerating change, and turning resistance into lasting readiness.
What 14 Industry Polls Reveal
What 14 industry polls reveal about facilities management challenges today. Explore insights from the FM community and how the MCP FM Operating Framework supports improvement.
Phil Tugwell Celebrating 25 Years
As MCP celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, we are also proud to mark a very special personal milestone. On 1 March, Phil Tugwell celebrates 25 years with the business.
An Answer to the Current Skills Shortage
Facing a shortage of maintenance engineers and rising cost pressures, UK manufacturers are turning to Operator Asset Care (OAC) as a game-changing solution. Discover how it’s helping businesses stay efficient.
Asset Inventory: Getting the Basics Right
Explore how a strong asset baseline supports areas such as condition assessment, criticality, maintenance planning and lifecycle thinking.
A Year of Progress, Partnership and Growth at MCP
As we conclude 2025, we extend our heartfelt thanks for your partnership, trust and shared ambition.
The FM Operating Framework: How Everything in Facilities Management Connects
The FM Operating Framework brings every function together as one connected system, turning information into action and ensuring estates run with clarity, control and steady efficiency.
When Silence Costs in Engineering and Maintenance
Reliability starts with people. Our managing consultant, Kevin Sullivan explains how clear communication and a healthy culture keep engineering and maintenance teams performing at their best.

