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This Research Note examines Albireo Energy, the largest independent BAS systems integration and energy services company in the U.S. We examine their growth strategy their “buy and build” business model and recent acquisitions, based on press releases, their 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance Report and Memoori analysis. Founded in 2014, Albireo Energy, LLC provides building […]

In this Research Note, we examine Legrand Group, from the perspective of its latest financial results, strategic roadmap and acquisitions, based on investor presentations and their 2022 Universal Registration Document. Legrand positions itself as the only global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructure, with the largest product offering on the market. Legrand offers a […]

This Research Note examines the emerging strategic priorities of Schneider Electric in the smart commercial buildings space. We have mapped M&A, divestments, strategic partnerships and investment activity to ascertain the growth ambitions of the Buildings business. We have categorized the various business relationships by technology and investment type over a 3-year period. This article, Part 2 of a 2-part analysis […]

This Research Note examines the emerging strategic priorities of Siemens in the smart commercial buildings space. We have mapped acquisitions, mergers, strategic partnerships and investment activity to ascertain the growth ambitions of the Siemens Smart Infrastructure division; categorizing the various business relationships by technology and investment type over a 3-year period. This article, part 2 of a 2-part analysis, is […]

In this Research Note, we examine Legrand Group, from the perspective of its latest financial results, strategic roadmap, acquisitions, and connected buildings strategy, based on investor presentations, 2021 Capital Markets Day and their 2021 Universal Registration Document. Legrand positions itself as the only global pure player in the electrical and digital building infrastructure industry, with the largest product offering on […]

Carrier Global Corporation, established as an independent public company, following its spinoff from United Technologies Corp. in April 2020, is one of the top three global HVAC equipment manufacturers. In this Research Note, we examine two of its adjacent business areas – the Fire & Security and Building Automation businesses, based on Carrier’s 2021 10K Report, […]

Few publicly listed companies like Johnson Controls International (JCI), present a pure smart buildings product and service offering. Since the 2016 merger with Tyco, and the 2019 sale of its Power Solutions business to BCP Acquisitions LLC for $13.2 billion, the firm is looking to capitalize on macro-trends including decarbonization, post-pandemic focus on healthier buildings, and digital technologies. JCI […]