A survey of nearly 500 buildings across seven major U.S. cities by Honeywell and KRC Research shows that building operators prioritise the safety and security of their facilities over sustainability and productivity. While safety emerged as the top concern, the vast majority of building managers do agree about the beneficial nature of green initiatives. Half of those surveyed, however, say their facilities aren’t equipped with the right technology to maximize energy efficiency and sustainability. In addition, while the country’s airports, government offices and hospitals are leading the way with smart buildings, the survey found that, in general, the intelligence of US buildings is low. The Honeywell Smart Building Score is a first-of-its-kind global index that evaluates facilities based on the technology used to make them green, safe and productive. “There’s an emerging opportunity for buildings to make real contributions to an organization’s mission”, said Alex Ismail, President and CEO of Honeywell Automation and Control Solutions. […]