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Trane Technologies Growth Through Acquisition: Key 15 Smart Building Deals Since 2013
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Drone Dividend: Practical Applications for Commercial Real Estate 2025
This live stream provided a comprehensive and independent analysis of the practical applications of drones for commercial real estate. The session covered how three converging forces (technology maturity, regulatory clarity, and urban permitting) are making drone programs scalable in 2025. In this research note, you will find a summary of the live stream, along with […]

Emcor’s Consistent Building Services Growth Despite 2024 Market Challenges
In this Research Note, we examine EMCOR, one of the largest mechanical and electrical contractors in the United States and its building services business, which accounts for 24% of the group’s 2024 revenues of $14.6 billion. Based on their 2024 Annual Report and Corporate Overview Presentation, this analysis covers the Building Services financial highlights for […]

Wattbuy Acquisition Strengthens Schneider Electric’s 2025 Smart Home Strategy
This Research Note examines Schneider Electric’s acquisition of WattBuy, announced in August 2025. We highlight the startup’s development and strategic rationale of the acquisition before exploring the overall strategy of Schneider Electric in the US residential energy management space. WattBuy Profile Founded in 2017, Bellevue Washington based WattBuy is a software platform that helps consumers […]

Mitsubishi Electric’s $883m Nozomi Networks Acquisition Strengthens OT Security Portfolio
This Research Note examines the acquisition of Nozomi Networks announced by Mitsubishi Electric on 9th September 2025. We explore the transaction details and strategic rationale before assessing their Serendie-related digital services businesses and the acquisition’s impact on the Iconics Digital Solutions subsidiary of Mitsubishi Electric. Tranaction Details On 9th September 2025, Nozomi Networks, a US […]
Facilio’s Unified Building Operations Strategy: Solid Revenue Growth in 2024
This Research Note examines Facilio, one of 11 startups founded in India gaining traction in the smart buildings space, previously highlighted in our Startups in Smart Buildings Report, published in January 2025. We review their Operations & Maintenance (O&M) platform, disclosed company funding, and unified building operations strategy before providing our own view of this […]
IT Managed Services: The New Blueprint for Smart Building Success in 2025?
Commercial buildings are rapidly becoming software-defined assets. Cloud-based IoT platforms, expanding sensor networks and data-hungry applications are reshaping everything from HVAC and lighting to space utilization and tenant services. This digital shift promises measurable gains in sustainability and efficiency, but it also raises the stakes for networking, cybersecurity and lifecycle operations. What part will IT […]
Build a Smart Building AI Research Agent with Me!
This subscriber-only video tutorial demonstrates how to create practical AI agents that streamline knowledge work in the smart building industry. It is the first in a series of subscriber-only videos that will be published, providing additional depth and value to our existing content. Rather than theoretical concepts, you’ll see three working examples, using Memoori Data […]
Acquisitions Up, Investment Down: Is there a 2025 Smart Building Startup Reality Check?
Last week’s live stream provided a comprehensive analysis of the smart building startup ecosystem, focusing on investment trends, acquisition activity, and market dynamics for the first half of 2025. The session covered key data insights, market consolidation patterns, and strategic considerations for companies operating in the commercial building technology space. In this research note, you […]