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Net Zero Buildings Explored: International House Sydney, Australia
March 28th, 2024The Expanding Role of Artificial Intelligence in Smart Building Applications
March 19th, 2024SmartVatten’s Growth as a Water Efficiency Tech Provider Explored
This Research Note examines Smartvatten, a Finnish specialist in water efficiency technology in Northern Europe which currently monitors, measures, and analyzes the water consumption of 7,500 companies in more than 20,000 properties and 200,000 apartments in 36 countries. Established in 2013, Smartvatten, formerly known as Envera, has grown from a small Finnish company providing energy […]
Charting the Rise of Artificial Intelligence in Commercial Buildings
The global artificial intelligence (AI) market for commercial buildings is being driven by advancements in machine learning, data availability, and computing power, according to our latest AI market research. Our meta-analysis forecasts that the broader Artificial Intelligence market is predicted to reach over $500 billion globally by 2026, representing a 20.9% compound annual growth rate […]
Schneider Electric Smart Buildings Business & Financials 2023 Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the Smart Buildings business of Schneider Electric, based on their 2023 Full Year Results, presentations, Q3 and Q4 earnings calls. Significant partnerships, acquisitions and divestments in the smart buildings space are also highlighted throughout 2023. Schneider Electric Energy Management Division The Buildings end market of Schneider Electric is addressed […]
ABB Smart Buildings Business 2023 Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the Smart Buildings business of ABB, based on their February 2024 Factsheet and building automation portfolio, acquisitions, divestments and investments throughout 2023. This article updates our 2022 Examined article published in March 2023 and the Capital Markets Day update for Smart Buildings in December 2023. The Smart Buildings division, […]
Mapping the Strategic Direction of Patrizia in Smart Buildings & Cities
This Research Note examines the emerging strategic priorities of Patrizia within the buildings and infrastructure space. We have mapped M&A, divestments, strategic partnerships and investment activity to ascertain the growth ambitions of the company, by categorizing the various business relationships by technology and investment type over 5 years. Patrizia is a globally renowned investment group […]
10 Notable Energy Management Acquisitions in the Smart Buildings Space 2023
This Research Note reviews energy management acquisitions in the commercial smart buildings space over the last 12 months. M&A in building energy efficiency, analytics, measurement and verification, energy optimization, sustainability and ESG solutions have been the predominant focus in the broad energy management sector. 10 Notable 2023 Energy Management Acquisitions Planon / Ubigreen In January […]
Investment in the Smart Buildings Space Declined 26% in 2023
This Research Note highlights our analysis of investment levels raised by smart buildings startups and established players in 2023 from venture capital firms, private equity and strategic investors. We review investment in the smart buildings space in the context of the broader proptech sector, assess funding for startup companies, the role of corporate investors and […]
10 Notable Strategic Investments in the Smart Buildings Space in 2023
This Research Note reviews strategic investments in the smart buildings space over the last 12 months. A diverse range of corporate stakeholders – commercial real estate service firms, building owners and operators, vendors of building automation systems and HVAC equipment firms – have continued to fund startups with innovative technology platforms and business models. Investments […]