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In this Research Note, we examine the Sauter Group, a Basel, Switzerland-based provider of building management and room automation solutions. This article updates our coverage in May 2022 of Sauter’s growth strategy. Founded in 1910, Fr. Sauter AG is privately owned by the founding families (FABREL AG and FS Familienholding AG). With over 20 subsidiaries, […]

Progressive regulators around the world are finally beginning to address the problem of inefficient existing building stock that makes up the vast majority of global real estate and consequently, the majority of buildings’ impact on the environment. However, solving the problem of existing inefficient buildings is not as simple as just applying new regulations, significant […]

The unification of Archibus, SpaceIQ, Serraview, and iOffice to form Eptura in October 2022 was one of the major mergers in the global integrated workplace management (IWMS) sector. This Research Note examines the business, one year on. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia and with large regional offices in London, UK and Melbourne, Australia, Eptura was created […]

Here is the recording and presentation from our live stream, discussing how Outcomes MUST Outweigh Cost! Until then, Commercial Real Estate Investors will never be fully convinced of the benefits of smart building technology & PropTech in general. A compelling mix of Sustainability, Compliance & Net Zero Targets are driving market growth but how long will it […]

This Research Note examines 2 European startups targeting smarter self-learning thermostat hardware and software solutions for light commercial and public buildings: vilisto based in Hamburg, Germany and viboo based in Zurich, Switzerland. Vilisto Thermostats Vilisto GmbH, founded in 2016, is the manufacturer of self-learning radiator thermostats for office buildings. The company’s offering focuses on a […]

In this Research Note, we examine the development of Acuity Brands Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG) and its 2023 financial results, y/e 31st August 2023. Our analysis is based on their 4th October 2023 presentation, analyst call and announcements throughout the fiscal year. This article updates our previous analysis published last year. While lighting makes up […]

“Alarming”, “not sustainable”, and “not fiscally responsible” were just a few of the reactions by Committee chairman Sen. Tom Carper to a recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report that has revealed huge wastes in the federal government’s huge nationwide real estate portfolio. The GAO study found that 17 of 24 agencies sampled were using as […]

What is it going to take for the Commercial Real Estate Industry to adopt Smart Building Technology at scale? Outcomes MUST Outweigh Cost! Until then, CRE Investors will never be fully convinced of the benefits of smart building technology & PropTech in general. Join us for a FREE LinkedIn Live Event on Thursday 26th October […]