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Takeaways from London’s PropTech Connect

At PropTech Connect in London, the European real estate tech market showcased similarities to North America in terms of technology, but with a greater emphasis on ESG, sustainability, and human-centered approaches. In this post, I share my impressions and takeaways of the European digital building market.

Buildings as Assets: A New Era in Smart Building Management

This Monday Live session emphasized the importance of viewing buildings as assets and the need for a cultural shift toward better asset management practices. By connecting the dots between various stakeholders and technologies, the industry can play a pivotal role in improving the overall efficiency and effectiveness of buildings.

healthy buildings

Healthy Buildings: Beyond Four Walls

When we think of buildings, we often focus on their physical structures and aesthetics. But truly healthy buildings go far beyond brick and mortar. They encompass a holistic approach that prioritizes the well-being of occupants. In essence, healthy buildings aim to create environments that promote physical, mental, and social health. Let’s dive deeper into a few key components:

5 Realities of Digital Buildings

Digital buildings are transforming the ways in which we interact with the built environment—driving efficiency, sustainability, and enhanced occupant experiences. However, achieving these benefits is often more complex than it appears.

In this post, I present five key realities you need to be aware of when embarking on your digital building journey. These are based on lessons I learned over 15 years, designing and implementing a digital building program across a global portfolio of commercial real-estate.

New Era, New Voices: AutomatedBuildings.com is Evolving

In 1999 AutomatedBuildings.com was born from a vision: to create a digital space where the brightest minds in building automation could converge, share ideas, and spark innovation. Today, that vision is as relevant as ever, but the world has changed dramatically.

Introducing Broudy Precision

We are pleased to sponsor AutomatedBuildings.com and share our thoughts with the industry from our monthly newsletters and weekly emails.

merging old buildings with new tech

Obsolescence and Legacy Planning for Smart Building Systems

Throughout North America hospitals, universities. and office buildings infastructure is aging. Addressing the challenge of obsolescence through proactive legacy planning is essential for maximizing the value and longevity of smart building investments. By implementing these strategies before systems become outdated, building owners and operators can ensure their buildings remain at the forefront of technological innovation while minimizing disruptions and costs.

Lighting Control for Existing Buildings

It’s an LED world now; traditional sources are just living in it. The next frontier of energy savings lies in bringing the lighting controls revolution

Custom Rebates Evolve

While prescriptive lighting rebates have significantly promoted adoption of energy-efficient lighting and controls, the custom rebate option offers a potentially highly lucrative path, particularly in

Bluetooth NLC Wants to Change the Game

In September 2023, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) released Bluetooth® NLC, a series of specifications that define roles and responsibilities for common lighting control

Transforming Energy Efficiency

In 2021, the premium office building at 152 Fanshawe Street, situated in the heart of Auckland, was acquired with a clear vision: to transform it

Takeaways from London’s PropTech Connect

At PropTech Connect in London, the European real estate tech market showcased similarities to North America in terms of technology, but with a greater emphasis on ESG, sustainability, and human-centered approaches. In this post, I share my impressions and takeaways of the European digital building market.

Buildings as Assets: A New Era in Smart Building Management

This Monday Live session emphasized the importance of viewing buildings as assets and the need for a cultural shift toward better asset management practices. By connecting the dots between various stakeholders and technologies, the industry can play a pivotal role in improving the overall efficiency and effectiveness of buildings.

healthy buildings

Healthy Buildings: Beyond Four Walls

When we think of buildings, we often focus on their physical structures and aesthetics. But truly healthy buildings go far beyond brick and mortar. They encompass a holistic approach that prioritizes the well-being of occupants. In essence, healthy buildings aim to create environments that promote physical, mental, and social health. Let’s dive deeper into a few key components:

5 Realities of Digital Buildings

Digital buildings are transforming the ways in which we interact with the built environment—driving efficiency, sustainability, and enhanced occupant experiences. However, achieving these benefits is often more complex than it appears.

In this post, I present five key realities you need to be aware of when embarking on your digital building journey. These are based on lessons I learned over 15 years, designing and implementing a digital building program across a global portfolio of commercial real-estate.

New Era, New Voices: AutomatedBuildings.com is Evolving

In 1999 AutomatedBuildings.com was born from a vision: to create a digital space where the brightest minds in building automation could converge, share ideas, and spark innovation. Today, that vision is as relevant as ever, but the world has changed dramatically.

Introducing Broudy Precision

We are pleased to sponsor AutomatedBuildings.com and share our thoughts with the industry from our monthly newsletters and weekly emails.

merging old buildings with new tech

Obsolescence and Legacy Planning for Smart Building Systems

Throughout North America hospitals, universities. and office buildings infastructure is aging. Addressing the challenge of obsolescence through proactive legacy planning is essential for maximizing the value and longevity of smart building investments. By implementing these strategies before systems become outdated, building owners and operators can ensure their buildings remain at the forefront of technological innovation while minimizing disruptions and costs.

Lighting Control for Existing Buildings

It’s an LED world now; traditional sources are just living in it. The next frontier of energy savings lies in bringing the lighting controls revolution

Custom Rebates Evolve

While prescriptive lighting rebates have significantly promoted adoption of energy-efficient lighting and controls, the custom rebate option offers a potentially highly lucrative path, particularly in

Bluetooth NLC Wants to Change the Game

In September 2023, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) released Bluetooth® NLC, a series of specifications that define roles and responsibilities for common lighting control

Transforming Energy Efficiency

In 2021, the premium office building at 152 Fanshawe Street, situated in the heart of Auckland, was acquired with a clear vision: to transform it