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Mapping the Strategic Direction of Cushman & Wakefield in Smart Buildings 2024
This Research Note examines the emerging strategic priorities of Cushman & Wakefield in the smart buildings space. They are a global commercial real estate services firm with 2023 revenues of $9.49 billion. We have mapped acquisitions, divestments, strategic partnerships, and investment activity to ascertain the growth ambitions of the business sector by categorizing the various […]
Mapping the Strategic Direction of CBRE in Smart Buildings 2024
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 […]
Johnson Controls Building Solutions Business & FY 2024 Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the Johnson Controls building solutions business, based on their 6th November Q4 earnings release, conference call, investor presentation, and reporting financials year ending 30th September 2024. Johnson Controls International plc (JCI), headquartered in Cork, Ireland, positions itself as a pure-play smart buildings player, with a comprehensive building automation, HVAC […]
The Rise of Grid-Interactive Buildings: Where PropTech Meets the Grid
The commercial real estate sector is undergoing a fundamental transformation in how buildings interact with and manage energy resources. Grid-Interactive Buildings are emerging as a critical solution for property owners facing mounting pressures from rising energy costs, stringent regulatory requirements, and ambitious carbon reduction targets. Our new research identifies a robust ecosystem of 130 companies […]
LMG: UK Smart Buildings Software & Services Provider Examined
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 […]
Regin AB Building Automation Business & Financials Examined
This Research Note examines Regin AB, the Swedish building automation group. Founded in 1947, Regin, headquartered in Kållered, Sweden, is positioned as a European provider of smart automation technology for climate control in buildings. We highlight their product and solutions portfolio, revenue development over the last four years, recent acquisitions and divestments, and their challenger […]
How Close are we to Realizing AI’s Potential for HVAC Optimization?
Globally, only a very small percentage of commercial buildings operate fully integrated, AI-driven, autonomous energy management for HVAC optimization. Our new research estimates that a significant percentage of commercial buildings have no HVAC control whatsoever, while the rest of the market is divided between rule-based control, preset algorithms, and predictive functions, to varying degrees. Together, […]
Amazon Accelerator Startups Pilot Energy Efficiency Solutions
Several smart building startups will trial energy efficiency, HVAC optimization, and energy storage technology across Amazon fulfillment centers and warehouses in Europe after winning funding in this year’s Amazon Sustainability Accelerator (ASA). The 2024 ClimateTech Pilot Challenge has welcomed startups that have moved beyond prototype testing and are working towards generating initial revenue and growing […]
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