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So smart buildings make us more energy efficient, smart buildings make us safer and more secure, smart buildings make us more comfortable and even make us more productive, but can they make us healthier? It certainly seems to be moving that way as the smart building industry is adding ‘wellness’ to its growing list of occupant benefits, using the seemingly endless potential of Internet of Things Technology. As part of a wider health shift in society over the last decade or two, offices have been taking measures to improve the health of their employees by offering healthy snacks, adding gyms and yoga rooms to buildings or providing local health club membership discounts. This is not necessarily the benevolent act of a health conscious CEO but the direct consequence of understanding that more healthy employees are more productive employees. A much as 96% of the 6,500 organisations participating in a WorldatWork survey were shown to offer […]
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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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