HVAC Optimization
What’s Behind Brainbox AI’s Acquisition of Turntide’s Automation Division?
June 3rd, 2024SPIE Technical Facility Management Business 2024 Examined
April 10th, 2024
Belimo Building Controls Business & Financials 2023 Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the Belimo Group, based on their 2023 annual report, investor presentations and financial results announced on 4th March 2024 in the building automation field devices sector. This is an update to our previous coverage of Belimo’s growth strategy. Belimo Group, a listed company on the Swiss Stock Exchange, is […]
The Expanding Role of Artificial Intelligence in Smart Building Applications
The application of artificial intelligence (AI) in smart buildings represents an immense opportunity to transform buildings from automated environments into intelligent spaces that continuously optimize themselves. However, mainstream adoption still faces hurdles around trust, complexity, and integrating artificial intelligence with legacy infrastructure. Our latest study explores the current and future artificial intelligence applications in smart […]
Funding for AI HVAC Optimization Startups Continues into 2024
Heating and cooling represents over half of building energy consumption. Therefore, the optimization of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems has long been a key component of the smart building vision. While there have been significant efficiency gains from smart technology in recent decades, it has become clear that increased optimization of complex and […]
10 Notable Workplace Technology Acquisitions in 2023
This Research Note reviews workplace technology acquisitions in the commercial smart buildings space over the last 12 months. We highlight significant M&A transactions in integrated workplace management systems (IWMS), workplace experience apps, occupancy analytics, visitor management software and associated workplace hardware. 2023 saw 2 major consolidations in the workplace management sector led by US HVAC […]
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 […]
ABB Capital Markets Day 2023: Key Takeaways for Smart Buildings
ABB hosted its Capital Markets Day 2023 at ABB Electrification’s circuit breaker production facility in Frosinone, Italy on 30th November 2023. This Research Note focuses on the Swiss conglomerate’s perspective on its Smart Buildings division within the Electrification business. Key takeaways are highlighted across its digital offerings, energy efficiency solutions and M&A strategy. The Smart […]
#Podcast 25: Making Sustainability a Habit!
In our Podcast series “Sh*t You Wish Your Building Did!”, Memoori explores the intersection between technology and commercial real estate through interesting conversations. In Episode #25 of our Podcast, In this Era of ESG Reporting and Focus on Climate Change, how can Organisations Change their Culture to make Sustainability a Habit? Prabhu Ramachandran, CEO of Facilio […]
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