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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 […]
Enterprise agility and smart building success
Read the article: https://www.iseurope.org/news/enterprise-agility-smart-building-success-matthew-marson-smart-building-summit-speaker Feel like you haven’t seen the full benefit of your investment in smart building technology? Then don’t miss Dr Matthew Marson of JLL Technologies at the Smart Building Summit at ISE 2025. “Organisations across the globe have invested some hard-earned cash into smart building technology, but perhaps haven’t been able to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
JLL enhances its technology solutions in the Middle East with JLLT expansion into the region
Read the article: https://www.jll.com/en-ae/newsroom/jll-enhances-its-technology-solutions-in-the-middle-east-with-jllt-expansion-into-the-region Technology and built environment leader Dr. Matthew Marson announced as Managing Director, EMEA – JLLT Advisor Dubai, UAE; 7 October 2024 – JLL today announced the expansion of its technology division, JLL Technologies (JLLT), into the Middle East to accelerate innovation in commercial real estate. This strategic move significantly bolsters JLL’s digital and technology […]
Where Should Smart Sit in a Multi-disciplinary Design Team?
It’s a question that keeps coming up: Where does the smart building designer sit in a multidisciplinary design team? The answer has been different every time, depending on the project, the people, and how “smart” the client really wants the building to be. The thing is, smart touches every part of a design —architecture (where the sensor […]
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 […]
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.