Building Technology

In this Research Note, we examine the Swedish workplace management solutions vendor, Flowscape Technology AB, based on their year-end report for 2024, issued on 21st February 2025.  This article updates our previous Research Note from May 2024. Flowscape is a SaaS provider of digital workplace solutions for the hybrid office. The business concept was born […]

The global market for the Building Internet of Things (BIoT) in commercial buildings is projected to expand from $64.1 billion in 2024 to $101.0 billion in 2030, representing a CAGR of 7.87% over the forecast period under the baseline scenario, according to our latest research. These new forecasts demonstrate the resilience of BIoT development in […]

In this Research Note, we examine what’s behind the launch of Legrand’s Wattstopper i3 platform, “a next-generation lighting and building intelligence solution” powered by KODE Labs, announced on 5th May 2025. We explore the development of Wattstopper digital solutions, strengthened by the Encelium acquisition, before commenting on the respective partners in this collaboration and the […]

“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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]