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Increasingly widespread adoption of Building Information Modelling (BIM) is disrupting the construction sector, leaving behind those firms not forward-thinking enough to adapt. This trend extends beyond the construction firms themselves to all companies on and around the construction supply chain, not least building product manufacturers. In the five years since the former Chief Construction Adviser, Paul Morrell, set the course for Level 2 BIM as part of the UK Government’s Construction Strategy, BIM usage has moved from a niche practice to the norm. BIM adoption is now at 54%, up from 48% last year. In the National Building Specification (NBS) survey 86% of respondents said they intend to have adopted BIM by this time next year, and 97% within five years. Meanwhile, a cross-industry survey on BIM uptake, carried out by Construction News, has revealed a significant gap between SMEs, subcontractors and the rest of the industry. The survey, of more than 150 businesses, showed […]
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In this Research Note, we examine Kieback&Peter, one of the long-established German manufacturers and systems integrators of building automation solutions and services. This analysis is based on last month’s publication of their annual company accounts. We also highlight their recent product launches, the planned new headquarters, and a 2025 acquisition. Kieback&Peter GmbH & Co. KG […]
In this Research Note, we examine CBRE’s recent announcement of the creation of a new Building Operations & Experience business segment, in conjunction with the acquisition of Industrious, a US provider of flexible workplace solutions. We assess the changes to the former Global Workplace Solutions business and comment on the Industrious acquisition and the state […]
This Research Note explores what’s behind Yardi Systems’ recent acquisitions of Hubble and Deskpass in the coworking sector. We focus on Yardi’s strategic rationale for acquiring these two firms, the company’s prior acquisitions in the sector, and the current state of coworking in the office market. Yardi Profile Founded in 1984 by Anant Yardi and […]
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