Commercial Buildings
Daikin Strengthens HVAC Controls Business in North America
October 11th, 2023Halma Fire & Security Business & FY2023 Financials Examined
October 9th, 2023
Defining a Zero Emissions Building from the Top Down
A zero emissions building is not as easy to define as you may think. Should it include embodied carbon, for example, should efficiency and clean energy generation be specific parts of the definition or should it simply refer to the level of emissions, whatever the approach? These are the kinds of questions being discussed in […]
Stem Behind-The-Meter Energy Storage Business and Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine Stem, the first pure-play smart energy storage company to go public in the US. This article is based on their 2022 annual results, 10K Report, investor presentations and previous analysis. Founded in 2009, Stem is an energy storage company that offers commercial and industrial (C&I) customers a complete solution […]
Clockworks Analytics Fault Detection and Diagnostics Business Examined
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, channel partnerships and funding rounds through to Series E in August 2023, supported by Schneider Electric, their long-standing strategic investor and partner. Formerly known as KGS Buildings, the company was […]
iLobby Visitor Management Platform for High-Security Enterprises Examined
In this Research Note, we examine iLobby, a Canadian startup offering a visitor management platform for high-security enterprises and complex work environments. Founded in 2013 and based in North York, Ontario, iLobby offers a SaaS-based facility and visitor management platform which helps enterprise companies track, manage and monitor visitors, contractors, employees, and others in their […]
Acre Security Business in Access Control & Visitor Management Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the access control and visitor management business of Acre Security, a Dallas, USA-based buy-and-build company backed by private equity capital. Founded in 2012 to acquire, partner or invest in specialized players in the physical security industry, acre offers a single platform of on-premises, cloud, and hybrid security solutions. This […]
Net Zero Buildings Explored: The SEE Institute, Dubai Sustainable City
The SEE Institute is a flagship for net zero buildings in Dubai Sustainable City, an environmentally responsible mixed-use and residential district in the desert. The 50,000 square foot net zero commercial building will be dedicated to the advancement of sustainability knowledge, technology, and innovations through research, training, events and incubation of tech startups working on […]
Hybrid Work: Driving the Workplace Technology Market!
Here is the recording and presentation from our live stream last Friday, discussing the impact of hybrid work practices on commercial real estate and how it is driving growth in the workplace technology market. We discussed how growth is being driven by businesses exploring reconfigured solutions for hybrid work spaces and an emphasis on real-time […]
UrbanVolt Enables SME Market to Benefit from Energy Efficiency-as-a-Service
In this Research Note, we examine UrbanVolt, a clean energy partner for small to medium-sized commercial and industrial businesses that specialises in the provision of energy-efficient lighting and solar panels, without the burden of upfront costs. Founded in 2015 in Dublin, Irish Republic, UrbanVolt gained an early foothold in the LED Lighting-as-a-Service sector. Instead of […]
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