Building Management Systems

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 […]

In this Research Note, we examine Clockworks Analytics, the US provider of building analytics software. This article covers the development and growth of the company, their recent growth equity investment and prior funding rounds, clients and partnerships, and how the company currently uses AI, updating our previous Research Note in October 2023. Clockworks Analytics Profile […]

This Research Note highlights the latest data on the Buildings and Data Centers end-markets presented at Schneider Electric’s Capital Markets Day, 11th December 2025.  We also examine the recently launched Ecostruxure Foresight Platform, a unified operating system for the built environment. Schneider Electric Buildings & Data Centers End-Markets The Buildings end-market accounts for an estimated […]

In this Research Note, we examine the Sauter Group, a Basel, Switzerland-based provider of building automation solutions and services. We highlight the Group’s profile, 2024 financial highlights, Vision Center 2025 upgrade, and recent deployments in Germany. Sauter Group 2024 Profile Founded in 1910, Fr. Sauter AG is privately owned by the founding families (FABREL AG […]

In this Research Note, we examine the latest results of Acuity Inc. for the year ending 31st August 2025, its Lighting and Intelligent Spaces business segments, and the impact of the QSC acquisition. Acuity Inc Profile Acuity Inc., formerly Acuity Brands Inc., is an industrial technology company based in Atlanta, Georgia with two business segments, […]

In this Research Note, we examine Siemens solutions portfolio for smart campuses and highlight three major deployments of decarbonization technologies at UK university campuses in London, Birmingham, and Kent. Siemens Buildings business in the UK has implemented a range of solutions including energy audits, lighting replacement, building management system upgrades, solar energy & heat pump […]

This Research Note examines the major Johnson Controls UK businesses relating to building automation, fire and security systems, highlighting their latest financial data, year ending 30th September 2024.  It is based on the annual reports of 3 companies, Johnson Controls Building Efficiency (UK), Tyco Fire & Integrated Solutions (UK) and ADT Fire & Security.  We […]