BIM is not a Smart Building

If you’ve been in a meeting or sat through a panel about building technology lately, you’ve probably heard someone mix Building Information Modelling (BIM) with smart buildings. For those not conversant with the nuances, it’s an easy mistake to make. Both terms are steeped in digital innovation, both involve data, and—let’s be honest—are a bit […]

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Predictions for 2025

As we look ahead to 2025, the intersection of technology and the built environment promises some steps closer to how we design, operate, and inhabit our spaces. In 2024, a lack of liquidity saw the industry cautiously dipping its toes into some of the tech it promised to. War, elections and lingering inflation prevented much […]

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Who Should Own ‘Smart’ in Your Company?

As smart buildings start to enter the mainstream for most corporates, there’s a common challenge that keeps popping up – who should own the smart capability within a company? Today, most offices are more than just desks, a coffee machine and passive-aggressive emails. They’re complex, tech-enabled ecosystems, replete with sensors, data analytics, and automated systems […]

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Feeling Sore for Starting in Stage 4

We’ve all seen it happen. Someone had a great idea, but it was a bit last minute. Usually, by the time a scheme gets to RIBA Stage 4 (detailed design), the property developer is focused on what they can do to create the most differentiation in the market. Understandable. We all want to add what […]

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How to Calculate the ROI of a Smart Building

For the past 10 years, I’ve been trying to calculate the same thing that my very first smart building client challenged me on… “yeah, that’s all great. But what’s the return on investment if I spend this much?”. And well, that’s a difficult question to answer. It’s taken me years and lots of trial and […]

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More Badges Than A Girl Scout

Matthew Marson expresses concern about the proliferation of hyper-specific certifications in the smart buildings industry, arguing they complicate the design process and increase costs. He suggests the industry should adopt broader qualifications like Engineering Charterships for better professionalism. Marson also questions the effectiveness of certifications like SmartScore AP, advocating for more comprehensive education pathways.

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Digital Twin Destined for the Bin?

The author expresses initial skepticism towards digital twins due to factors like cost, complexity, and relevance. However, as technology advances and becomes more affordable, the potential for digital twins to enhance sustainability, efficiency, and innovation is growing. The author envisions future models incorporating actionable intelligence, transforming them from static representations to dynamic, intelligent systems.

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Climate Change Concerns Head Indoors

Published on connectcre.com on 23 May 2024 The commercial real estate sector continues employing multiple initiatives to address climate-change hazard issues, like reducing carbon emissions and boosting recycling programs. Yet a recent JLL article noted that indoor air quality should also be high on the list of landlords, property owners and corporate executives. The article explained that […]

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