Smart Buildings Magazine Features
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The overlooked decision that shapes design certainty in construction
Matthew McQuillian, digital measured surveys lead at Egis UK looks at making the right decisions at the right time.
15 June 2026 -
What integrators are prioritizing in 2026: Reliability first, scalability built in
Brett Keller, Speco Technologies, strategic accounts looks at what integrators are prioritizing.
05 June 2026 -
Human amplification
I've been re-reading a 2018 book this month, Human + Machine, and one figure keeps nagging at me. It sets out four architectures for how AI amplifies people at work… one agent applied to big data for one human, one agent serving a group of humans, several agents amplifying a single human, and multiple agents amplifying multiple humans in parallel.
01 June 2026 -
The future home will be built around heat, not just energy: rethinking design for net zero
Griff Thomas, executive director of energy transition and external affairs at United Infrastructure and managing director at GTEC Training looks at net zero design.
26 May 2026 -
End the app trap: Why France now needs real building intelligence
Many households in France already use smart home devices: intelligent thermostats, connected shutters, security cameras or app-based lighting controls. Getting started is easy, and the benefits are quickly noticeable: more comfort, greater security and a more conscious use of energy.
25 May 2026 -
Why smart buildings fail and how to fix them
Peter Smyth, director of innovation & technology, Bidvest Noonan takes a deep dive into smart buildings.
21 May 2026
