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08/10/202429/08/2025 Uncategorized

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 […]

02/10/202402/10/2024 Column

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 […]

03/09/202429/08/2024 Column

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 […]

01/08/202401/08/2024 Column

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.

02/07/202425/06/2024 Column

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.

11/06/202411/06/2024 Print Publications Web

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 […]

03/06/202428/05/2024 Column

Why My Smart Building Didn’t Deliver on its Promises

It’s starting to become clear to many across the industry that their smart buildings didn’t deliver the value that they were promised. From bombastic sales pitches to guaranteed savings, some have been left with lacklustre results or, at worst, nothing at all. And now that AI is being thrown into the mix, many are feeling […]

02/05/202402/05/2024 Column

In Defence of Individual Offices

The rise of open-plan offices has increased over the past decade, aiming for collaborative environments but decreasing personal space from 23m2 per employee to just 6m2. However, private offices are making a comeback, supported by smart building technology, offering benefits like privacy, improved productivity, and personal space customization. These offices are proving essential post-pandemic, facilitating social distancing and enhanced cleaning regimes. Matthew Marson, in his monthly column, discusses these shifts in office dynamics and the integration of smart technology in building management.

02/04/202414/03/2024 Column

A Single Pain in the Ass

The Single Pane of Glass concept in smart buildings, which purports a unified system management interface, frequently falls short, offering complexity and inflexibility instead of simplicity. Integration of diverse systems is challenging, often creating more problems than solutions. The industry must pivot towards a hybrid approach, utilizing specialized, interconnected microservices to truly realize smart building potential. Matthew Marson, a leader in technology and sustainability, will explore these issues in his monthly column.

01/03/202401/03/2024 Column

When Success is Shared, It Grows

In his column, Dr. Marson addresses the smart building industry’s culture of secrecy, which hinders collective innovation and learning. He argues that sharing project successes is crucial for advancing the industry, fostering collaboration, and establishing benchmarks. Marson advocates for a shift towards openness, suggesting that collective wisdom and shared achievements would catalyze faster progress and forge a more interconnected, dynamic sector.

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