Built Environment
Neuron Digital Gains Momentum in Meeting Hong Kong’s Building Digitalization Demand
March 27th, 2024Assemblin Caverion Merger: Key Takeaways for Smart Buildings Business
March 25th, 2024Net 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 […]
“Our Industry is Not Moving Fast Enough” – UK Green Building Council
The United Kingdom (UK) is falling behind in its projected green building roadmap according to the UK’s Green Building Council’s (UKGBC) progress report. The initial 2021 roadmap demanded a 19% drop in emissions over the past four years but the latest data shows just a 13% fall, more than 30% short of the target reduction. […]
Influx of Capital from Private Equity Powers Smart Building Tech Space
This Research Note examines recent private equity backing of companies in the building technology space, with a focus on commercial real estate. We reviewed this topic in January 2022 in the context of growth in hybrid workplace technology. Since then, PE investors have continued to support software and technology-focused companies across the sector. There are […]
Reviewing the 2024 Smart Building Overlay to RIBA’s Plan of Work
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has created a Smart Building Overlay to the 2020 RIBA Plan of Work, which clearly defines the stages of development in building projects. This Smart Building Overlay acts as a resource for all built environment professionals, clients and end users, looking for guidance on how to incorporate smart […]
ABB Capital Markets Day 2023: Key Takeaways for Smart Buildings
ABB hosted its Capital Markets Day 2023 at ABB Electrification’s circuit breaker production facility in Frosinone, Italy on 30th November 2023. This Research Note focuses on the Swiss conglomerate’s perspective on its Smart Buildings division within the Electrification business. Key takeaways are highlighted across its digital offerings, energy efficiency solutions and M&A strategy. The Smart […]
How have Tech Job Losses Impacted the Smart Buildings Space? Part 2: Workplace Tech
In this Research Note, we examine trends in job losses in the smart buildings startup space. Part 1 of this series covering job losses in the Building IoT and digital twin platforms sector, can be found here. This Part 2 analysis is based on LinkedIn headcount reduction data over the past two years and our own compilation […]
#Podcast 24: Why Smart Buildings Should Embrace Threat Intelligence!
In our Podcast series “Sh*t You Wish Your Building Did!”, Memoori explores the intersection between technology and commercial real estate through interesting conversations. In Episode #24 of our Podcast, How should professionals responsible for the safety of commercial buildings think about threat intelligence and use it not just to keep people safe but improve operational efficiency? […]
Acuity Brands Intelligent Spaces Group & FY2023 Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the development of Acuity Brands Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG) and its 2023 financial results, y/e 31st August 2023. Our analysis is based on their 4th October 2023 presentation, analyst call and announcements throughout the fiscal year. This article updates our previous analysis published last year. While lighting makes up […]