Intelligent Buildings

This Research Note explores Built Cybernetics plc, a London AIM-quoted PropTech group delivering Smart Buildings and related services. We examine their latest financial highlights, year ending 30 September 2024, announced 24th March 2025 and their strategic focus to augment their architectural businesses with recurring SaaS revenues from smart building services. Built Cybernetics Profile The Group […]

In this Research Note, we examine LMG, the UK smart building solutions provider and systems integrator, based on their 2023 company accounts, filed earlier this year and the group’s recent strategies to meet the evolving needs of commercial real estate clients. LMG Profile Founded in 1986 and based in London, UK, LMG provides services for […]

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 Beckhoff, a German family-owned industrial automation business, with a secondary focus on building automation hardware and software. Founded in 1980, Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG has 5,500 employees worldwide (March 2024), including over 2,000 engineers. The corporate headquarters in Verl, Germany, is backed up by 23 sales offices […]

In this Research Note, we examine Helvar Oy, the Finnish provider of lighting control and sensing solutions, one of three subsidiaries of Helvar Merca Oy, the ultimate parent company. This article reviews the firm’s main solutions, latest financial results, company reorganization, and focus on wellbeing, via the WELL standard. Founded in 1921, Helvar Oy AB, […]

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, […]

Intelligent building technology seeks to find the balance between reducing energy consumption and providing the ideal environment for occupants. However, numerous studies from around the world have found that by simply equipping occupants with greater knowledge on their energy use, significant energy savings can be made from behavioral change alone. This kind of ‘occupant development’ […]

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 #23 of our Podcast, we sat down with Rob Murchison from Intelligent Buildings & Craig Stevenson from Auros Group for a free-ranging discussion about the Power of Retrofit and Existing Buildings! […]