Introduction to using PESTLE analysis in Facilities Management

1. PESTLE ANALYSIS
Using PESTLE in Facilities Management

2. PESTLE
• P Political
• E Economic
• S Social
• T Technological
• L Legal
• E Environmental

3. What do we use PESTLE for?
• Developing a strategy
• Are the conditions right for…
• Identifying “What’s coming round the corner”
• What’s happening?
• What’s likely to be coming up?
• Analysing the market/industry/conditions et..
• What’s affecting the way we work right now?
• Is there anything we need to watch out for?
• Use it before making big decision.
• Should we branch out into new area?
• Should I change my job

4. How To Use PESTLE
• Can be very detailed document. Several pages
• For most purposes
Make a Table
Following example for organisation providing office accommodation

5. Arena Events/Trends Possible Implications
Political 1. Brexit
2. Election
1. Supply shortages or staffing problems.
2. May be new initiatives
Economic Expected slowdown due to COVID Clients look for savings or cuts.
Reduced demand for our services
Social Working from home during lockdown 1. Staff want to continue working from home after
COVID
2. Organisations realise not need so much office space
Technological 1. Connectivity e.g. Zoom
2. Building monitoring/managing BIM
Helps working away from office
Legal 1. Short term lockdown restrictions Few workers in office. Less need for heating & lighting.
Less wear and tear
Environmental 1. Reduce congestion
2. CO2 reduction
1. Work from home - no commute
2. Reduce use of energy & waste

6. When to use PESTLE
• Can use for different organisations
• Can use for different situations
• A PESTLE analysis for FM at hospital, very different from University,
Retailer, Hospital, Factory, Local Authority, etc.