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Earthquakes, explosions and even day-to-day vibrations can cause structural damage to a building that may go unnoticed until it starts to cause dangerous problems. New research, however, is allowing technology enriched smart buildings to sense this type of internal damage so it can be fixed before issues arise. Over the past few years, scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) are developing smart buildings that can sense ambient vibrations and monitor itself for internal signs of damage or mechanical stress in real time. Tracking the “health” of buildings is becoming more important than ever, as our maturing building stock begins to show dangerous signs of ageing. “The broader implication is, after an event like an earthquake, we would see immediately the changes of these features, and if and where there is damage in the system,” says Oral Buyukozturk, a professor in MIT’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE). “This provides continuous monitoring and […]
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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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