Facilities

In this Research Note, we examine CBRE’s recent announcement of the creation of a new Building Operations & Experience business segment, in conjunction with the acquisition of Industrious, a US provider of flexible workplace solutions. We assess the changes to the former Global Workplace Solutions business and comment on the Industrious acquisition and the state […]

This Research Note explores what’s behind Yardi Systems’ recent acquisitions of Hubble and Deskpass in the coworking sector. We focus on Yardi’s strategic rationale for acquiring these two firms, the company’s prior acquisitions in the sector, and the current state of coworking in the office market. Yardi Profile Founded in 1984 by Anant Yardi and […]

This Research Note examines the emerging strategic priorities of CBRE, one of the largest real estate service providers in the smart buildings space. We have mapped acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and investment activity to ascertain the growth ambitions of the group, by categorizing the various business relationships by technology and investment type. This article is intended […]

In this Research Note, we examine the development of Acuity Brands Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG) and its FY2024 financial results, y/e 31st August 2024. Our analysis is based on the 1st October 2024 news release, presentation, and transcripts of quarterly earnings calls throughout the fiscal year. We also examine Distech Controls’ position in the French […]

In this Research Note, we examine EMCOR, one of the largest mechanical and electrical contractors in the US, and its building services business, which accounts for 28% of the group’s 2023 revenues of $12.6 billion. Based on their 2023 annual results and corporate overview presentation, this analysis covers the Building Services financial highlights for its […]

In this Research Note, we examine Urbanise, an ASX-listed facilities management software business headquartered in Australia. We focus on their software offerings, FY2024 financial highlights, and FY2025 outlook. Founded in 2001, Urbanise offers solutions for facilities and strata managers. Their cloud-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platforms, Urbanise Strata and Urbanise FM, service the strata and facilities management […]

AI assistants are becoming pervasive across many software applications. It’s easy to forget that the ChatGPT chatbot developed by OpenAI only launched less than two years ago (November 30th 2022). Since then, numerous iterations, developers, and applications have emerged, reimagining how we can interact with information systems. All of a sudden, the popular “Single Pain […]

This Research Note takes an in-depth look at UK startup Infogrid’s acquisition of Buildings IOT technology, announced on 21st August, and their filing of 2022 company accounts. We review Infogrid’s 2022 financial highlights and the turbulent history of the startup before examining the Buildings IOT technology acquisition. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in London, UK, […]