IWMS

In this Research Note, we examine Spacewell, part of the Manage segment of Nemetschek, which provides software for the management and operations phase in the building lifecycle. This article is based on their 2023 annual results, investor presentations, Annual Report of the parent company, published on 21st March 2024 and the group’s strategy in the […]

This Research Note examines the recent Tango announcement that it has acquired Locatee, a Swiss workplace analytics firm. We assess the portfolio and acquisitions of US-based facilities management software firm, Tango Analytics, the rationale for the Locatee deal, and our forecast for the occupancy analytics market in 2024 and beyond. This transaction continues the consolidation […]

In this Research Note, we examine the 2023 business and financials of Trane Technologies, based on their full-year results announced on 1st February 2024, their 2023 10K Report and other announcements. Acquisitions, strategic investments and partnerships in the last 12 months are also highlighted. Since becoming a public company in 2020, Trane Technologies has positioned […]

This Research Note examines recent private equity backing of companies in the building technology space, with a focus on commercial real estate. We reviewed this topic in January 2022 in the context of growth in hybrid workplace technology. Since then, PE investors have continued to support software and technology-focused companies across the sector. There are […]

This Research Note examines the recent HubStar announcement that it has acquired Relogix, a Canadian occupancy analytics firm. We assess the portfolio and acquisitions of Hubstar Group, the rationale for the Relogix transaction and our forecast for the occupancy analytics market in 2024 and beyond. Our recent review of workplace technology acquisitions in the commercial […]

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 […]

The unification of Archibus, SpaceIQ, Serraview, and iOffice to form Eptura in October 2022 was one of the major mergers in the global integrated workplace management (IWMS) sector. This Research Note examines the business, one year on. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia and with large regional offices in London, UK and Melbourne, Australia, Eptura was created […]