Building Information Modelling
Smart Building ROI: The Cost of Not Knowing
September 30th, 2026Smart Building Startups H1 2026: 169 Funding Rounds, 46 Acquisitions & a Shrinking Pipeline
September 25th, 2026
Eaton Embeds Itself into the AEC Lifecycle via Autodesk Partnership
This Research Note examines the collaboration between Eaton and Autodesk and analyses the development of their partnership, the strategic aims of each party, and the long-term benefits for Eaton as it embeds itself into the AEC lifecycle. Early Phase (pre‑2024): BIM Content + Engineering Support Eaton’s initial involvement with Autodesk centered on supplying high‑quality BIM […]
Azbil’s Strategy Drives $983 Million in Building Automation Revenue
This Research Note examines Azbil, a Japanese public company with a leading position in the domestic building automation market. The financial highlights and medium- to long-term outlook for the Building Automation (BA) business are based on its FY 2025 annual results, year-end 31st March 2026, investor presentation dated 13th May 2026, and Memoori analysis. See […]
Autodesk Strengthens Building Operations with $3.6B MaintainX Acquisition
This Research Note examines the May 2026 acquisition of MaintainX by Autodesk, the $7.2 billion architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) software giant. We highlight the transaction details, the strategic rationale of the acquisition and a profile of the CMMS startup before commenting on our view of this deal. Transaction Details Autodesk, Inc. entered into a definitive […]
Sidara’s 2026 Smart Building Strategy: PARA & CopperTree Analytics Examined
This Research Note examines two of the companies in the Sidara collaborative, PARA and CopperTree Analytics, specializing in digital twin platforms and building analytics, respectively. Sidara Collaborative Profile Sidara is a privately owned global collaborative of more than 20 specialist design, engineering and consulting firms, delivering built environment projects. Founded in 1956 as Dar-Al-Handasah, the […]
51WORLD IPO: China’s Largest Digital Twin Company Raises $84m
This Research Note examines 51WORLD, a Chinese digital twin company that listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in December 2025. We highlight key transaction details, financial disclosures, and strategy from the IPO prospectus and provide a Memoori view on the startup. Transaction Details Net proceeds from the global offering amounted to approximately HK$653 million […]
Will Autodesk Acquire Eptura Extending its AEC Software Business into Building Operations?
In this Research Note, we examine the possibility of Autodesk, the $5.5 billion architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) software giant acquiring Eptura, the IWMS player formed in October 2022 from the merger of 10 separate workplace software brands. We review the relationship between the two companies, highlight Autodesk’s strategy to extend its portfolio into building […]
Neuron Digital Gains Momentum in Meeting Hong Kong’s Building Digitalization Demand
In this Research Note, we explore one of China’s emerging startups in the smart buildings space. Incubated by Arup and with seed investment from Venturous Group, Neuron Digital is gaining momentum as it meets Hong Kong’s demand for building digitalization. Neuron Digital Established Neuron Digital is a joint venture between Arup, a leading built environment […]
Net Zero Buildings Explored: Cambridge University’s Civil Engineering Building
The University of Cambridge, in the UK, is known as one of the leading academic institutions in the world and maintaining that reputation in modern times demands progressive strategies such as net zero buildings development. Completed in 2019, the university’s Civil Engineering building has become a beacon of sustainable intentions within a major redevelopment of […]
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