Energy Efficiency
Live Event: How Tenants & Landlords Can Work Together to Reduce Energy Consumption
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Bosch To Sell Security Products Business, Building Technologies to Focus on Systems Integration
In this Research Note, we examine what’s behind the proposed sale of Bosch Security Products and the realignment to focus on systems integration business in the Building Technologies division, announced on 26th October 2023. This article updates our Bosch Energy & Building Technology Business 2022 Examined article and our coverage of the recent acquisition of […]
Net Zero Buildings Explored: Elithis Tower, Dijon
The Elithis Tower in Dijon, France, is the headquarters of the Elithis Group, a building engineering consultant firm. Completed in March 2009, the facility was one of France’s first net zero buildings and is considered the world’s first positive energy office tower developed at a standard cost of construction. At just over 50,000 square feet […]
How Can Smart Building Technology Become Mainstream?
Here is the recording and presentation from our live stream, discussing how Outcomes MUST Outweigh Cost! Until then, Commercial Real Estate Investors will never be fully convinced of the benefits of smart building technology & PropTech in general. A compelling mix of Sustainability, Compliance & Net Zero Targets are driving market growth but how long will it […]
2 European Startups Targeting Self-Learning Thermostats for Light Commercial Buildings
This Research Note examines 2 European startups targeting smarter self-learning thermostat hardware and software solutions for light commercial and public buildings: vilisto based in Hamburg, Germany and viboo based in Zurich, Switzerland. Vilisto Thermostats Vilisto GmbH, founded in 2016, is the manufacturer of self-learning radiator thermostats for office buildings. The company’s offering focuses on a […]
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 […]
Occupancy Data Reveals Huge Waste in Federal Buildings Portfolio
“Alarming”, “not sustainable”, and “not fiscally responsible” were just a few of the reactions by Committee chairman Sen. Tom Carper to a recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report that has revealed huge wastes in the federal government’s huge nationwide real estate portfolio. The GAO study found that 17 of 24 agencies sampled were using as […]
Live Event: How Can Smart Building Technology Become Mainstream?
What is it going to take for the Commercial Real Estate Industry to adopt Smart Building Technology at scale? Outcomes MUST Outweigh Cost! Until then, CRE Investors will never be fully convinced of the benefits of smart building technology & PropTech in general. Join us for a FREE LinkedIn Live Event on Thursday 26th October […]
Video Surveillance has its Eyes on Sustainability
Security and sustainability are two aspects of modern buildings that don’t often overlap. Security evades sustainability by being more important in many respects, protecting people and assets today, while sustainability protects them for the future. However, as the number of video surveillance products in action proliferate rapidly, the environmental cost of such security has become […]
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