Building Decarbonization
US & EU Tackle Building Efficiency with Significant Policy Developments
May 25th, 2023Ameresco Energy Services Business & Expansion Strategy Examined
May 22nd, 2023Schneider Electric Buildings Business 2022 Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the Buildings business of Schneider Electric, based on their 2022 Full Year Results, presentations and significant activities and strategy in the smart buildings space throughout 2022. Buildings are one of four end markets that Schneider Electric addresses with a complete portfolio of products, solutions and services. In its Q4 2022 […]
Net Zero Buildings Explored: The Forge, Bankside
Completed in January 2023, The Forge, Bankside, comprises two new-build net-zero commercial office buildings of nine storeys each and almost 140,000 square feet of internal space. It is the first commercial office development constructed and operated in line with the UK Green Building Council’s (UKGBC) net zero carbon buildings framework. Property developer, Landsec, has constructed […]
Mapping the Strategic Direction of Carrier in the Smart Buildings Space
This Research Note examines the emerging strategic priorities of Carrier Global Corporation in the smart commercial buildings space. We have mapped M&A, divestments, strategic partnerships and investment activity to ascertain the growth ambitions of the business, by categorizing the various business relationships by technology and investment type over a 3-year period. This article is intended as a non-exhaustive indicator of […]
Mapping the Strategic Direction of Schneider Electric in Smart Buildings – Part 1
This Research Note examines the emerging strategic priorities of Schneider Electric in the smart commercial buildings space. We have mapped M&A, divestments, strategic partnerships and investment activity to ascertain the growth ambitions of the Buildings business, by categorizing the various business relationships by technology and investment type over a 3-year period. This article, Part 1 of a 2-part analysis, is […]
Mapping the Strategic Direction of JLL in the Smart Buildings Space – Part 1
This Research Note examines the emerging strategic priorities of JLL in the smart commercial buildings space. We have mapped M&A, divestments, strategic partnerships and investment activity to ascertain the growth ambitions of the company, by categorizing the various business relationships by technology and investment type over a 3-year period. This article, Part 1 of a 2-part analysis, is intended as […]
Mapping the Strategic Direction of Siemens in Smart Buildings – Part 1
This Research Note examines the emerging strategic priorities of Siemens in the smart commercial buildings space. We have mapped acquisitions, mergers, strategic partnerships and investment activity to ascertain the Siemens Smart Infrastructure division’s growth by categorizing the various business relationships by technology and investment type over a 3-year period. This article, Part 1 of a 2-part analysis, is intended as […]
Meteoviva Sustainable Buildings Business Examined
In this Research Note, we examine MeteoViva GmbH, the German provider of a predictive building control system and Sustainable Buildings-as-a-Service offering. This analysis covers the firm’s development, funding, recent as-a-Service deployment and strategic partnerships. The private company has undisclosed external investors, one of whom has backed the firm since the launch of its first product. […]
How Does Biden’s New Clean Energy Bill Impact Smart Buildings?
Last week, President Biden signed the new Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law, which will drive over $430 billion toward clean energy and sustainability solutions, with a specific focus on buildings. While the total amount is a step down from the $550 billion suggested in the 2021 Build Back Better proposal, the emphasis on buildings in addition […]