Building Technology
BIoT Market: The Forces Driving Growth to $101 Billion by 2030
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aedifion’s AI HVAC Optimization Platform Reports Solid Growth in 2024
In this Research Note, we examine aedifion, a German AI HVAC optimization startup which has over 400 buildings under management, accounting for more than 4.2 million square metres. aedifion Profile aedifion GmbH is a startup based in Cologne, Germany, offering an AI-enabled platform for energy optimization in non-residential buildings. The firm was established by Dr.-Ing. […]
Trump Tariff Era: How 2025 Policies Could Reshape Smart Building Tech
“I always say ‘tariffs’ is the most beautiful word to me in the dictionary,” said US President Donald Trump on numerous occasions. Barely three months into his second term as president, Trump may have made more tariff changes than any period in modern US history. Today, on “Liberation Day”, Trump is set to make a […]
JLL Facilities Business Increased Revenue 17% to $12.5B in 2024
In this Research Note, we explore JLL Workplace Management business, the reportable business segment providing a facilities management service offering for building occupiers. We focus on its organization within Work Dynamics, financial highlights, and acquisitions, based on their 2024 full-year results, 19th February 2025, and their latest 10K Report. JLL Profile For over 200 years, […]
The Next Wave of Innovation in Smart Building IoT Sensors!
IoT Sensors form part of the foundation of modern building technology, generating the real data that the IoT depends upon. Therefore, when sensor technology evolves, it creates new potential for the entire smart building ecosystem. Recent advances in semiconductor technology have produced smaller, cheaper, and more powerful sensing components, fueling an increase in stand-alone IoT […]
Legrand Building Infrastructure Business & 2024 Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine Legrand Group, from the perspective of its 2024 financial results reported on 13th February 2025. We highlight the group’s strategic roadmap, its focus on data centers, energy transition products, and acquisitions based on investor presentations, including their Capital Markets Day in September 2024. Legrand Profile Legrand, a French public […]
Schneider Electric Shows Strong Growth in the Data Center Infrastructure Market
In this Research Note, we examine the Data Center business of Schneider Electric, based on their 2024 Full Year Results, Presentation, and Earnings Call of 20th February 2025. We also highlight previous acquisitions and growth for this key vertical, before assessing the competitor landscape and ranking of the major building infrastructure suppliers in the data […]
Bain Capital Acquires Apleona. What’s Driving the Deal?
This Research Note explores what’s behind the recent acquisition of Apleona, a German technical facility management business by Bain Capital, the European private equity firm. Our focus is on the strategic rationale of Bain Capital to acquire this firm, Apleona’s prior acquisitions in facility management, and its strategic investments in digital building services. Bain Capital […]
Bosch Divests Security Products Business to Investment Firm Triton Partners
In this Research Note, we examine the divestment of Bosch Security Products to Triton Partners, announced on 12th December 2024. We focus on the transaction, the new owner, and the realignment strategy in Bosch Building Technologies and the Energy and Building Technology business area. Bosch announced it planned to divest the business in October 2023, […]
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