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In this subscriber-only video, we pull back the curtain on how market research actually works, and why it’s more nuanced than you might think. When someone asks how big the smart building technology market is, the answer depends entirely on who you ask, what they measure, and how they define the boundaries of that market. […]

In this Research Note, we examine the Sauter Group, a Basel, Switzerland-based provider of building automation solutions and services. We highlight the Group’s profile, 2024 financial highlights, Vision Center 2025 upgrade, and recent deployments in Germany. Sauter Group 2024 Profile Founded in 1910, Fr. Sauter AG is privately owned by the founding families (FABREL AG […]

In this Research Note, we examine the latest results of Acuity Inc. for the year ending 31st August 2025, its Lighting and Intelligent Spaces business segments, and the impact of the QSC acquisition. Acuity Inc Profile Acuity Inc., formerly Acuity Brands Inc., is an industrial technology company based in Atlanta, Georgia with two business segments, […]

In this Research Note, we examine the Johnson Controls building solutions business, based on 5th November 2025 Q4 earnings release, conference call and investor presentation, reporting financials year ending 30th September 2025.  We also highlight additional recent divestments not mentioned on the conference call and conclude with a view of progress in digital services and […]

This Research Note examines Limbach Holdings Inc, a NASDAQ-listed company that offers mechanical, electrical, and plumbing services for mission-critical facilities. We explore their financial highlights, 3-pillar strategy, key vertical markets and competitive matrix, before highlighting their approach to portfolio-wide visibility using Facilio’s smart buildings platform. Limbach Profile Limbach positions itself as a leading building systems […]

This Research Note examines the recent announcement by Trane Technologies to acquire a minority stake in Kieback&Peter. We highlight the transaction details, the target firm profile, and financials before assessing the strategic rationale of the acquisition. Transaction Details On 22nd October 2025, Trane Technologies announced a definitive agreement with Kieback&Peter Group (K&P), a European leader in […]

In this Research Note, we examine Siemens solutions portfolio for smart campuses and highlight three major deployments of decarbonization technologies at UK university campuses in London, Birmingham, and Kent. Siemens Buildings business in the UK has implemented a range of solutions including energy audits, lighting replacement, building management system upgrades, solar energy & heat pump […]

This Research Note examines Honeywell’s Automation & Control Solutions (ACS) businesses from 10 years ago, and highlights its evolution and major organizational changes since then, resulting in the forthcoming spin-off into an Automation public company.  We compare and assess the new organization, review its success factors and ongoing challenges, before providing our view on the […]