Smart Buildings Magazine Features
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The Middle East embraces the smart building revolution
Advanced technologies for smart buildings and smart cities are shaping the region’s future says Russell Hunter, principal with chapmanbdsp.
10 November 2024 -
Sustainable buildings – how BIM delivers efficient and sustainable estates
Hazel Bedson, group marketing director of Service Works Global considers the sustainability challenges facing the construction and facilities management sectors and explores the technologies that can help deliver more sustainable, efficient estates.
07 November 2024 -
Holistic smart building ROI rethink
The Digital Building Council (DBC) hosted a panel at Smart Buildings Show this year. Their executive officer Justin Kirby moderated the Rethinking Smart Building ROI and the business case(s) panel. It was a full house with lively discussion, so he compiled a summary report and selected some notable quotes from the session.
05 November 2024 -
Heat network regulation changes – be prepared now
Major heat network regulation changes are coming in 2025, set to heavily impact the design, operation, and management of heat networks across the UK. Consequently, anyone tasked with the management of these networks, such as building owners and managing agents, will need to ensure compliance. Alex Hill, Whitecode Consulting’s managing director, explains what the new regulations are and underlines the increasing importance of seeking advice and guidance from experienced specialists.
03 November 2024 -
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),
01 November 2024 -
Q&A - Nick Tune, CEO, co founder, strategy lead, sales and operations, Optimise-AI
With over 20 years in Contech and AECO digitalisation, Nick has founded two tech businesses was global technical engineering director at ATKINS, and served as commissioner for the National Infrastructure Commission in Wales.
10 October 2024