Smart Buildings Magazine News
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The office paradox: Why today’s offices feel crowded and empty at the same time
Spacewell has launched its Workplace Benchmark Report 2026, “Office Myths vs. Real Use,” revealing how offices are actually being used across industries in the hybrid work era.
11 March 2026 -
Schneider Electric unveils next‑generation Altivar HVAC Drives
Schneider Electric has announced its new Altivar HVAC Drive family, including the ATH200 and ATH600. Engineered to deliver over 30% energy savings, improved system uptime, and seamless integration into modern Building Management Systems (BMS), the range brings higher efficiency, smarter operation, and built‑in protections for demanding HVAC applications.
11 March 2026 -
ABB introduces purpose-built, end-to-end integrated system to power personalized, energy-efficient hotels
ABB has unveiled GuestFlow, a fully integrated Guest Room Management System (GRMS) developed for hotel owners, operators, and system integrators.
10 March 2026 -
Building Controls Industry Association reveals finalists for BCIA Awards 2026
The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has announced the finalists for the BCIA Awards 2026, celebrating excellence, innovation and leadership across the building controls and BEMS sector.
09 March 2026 -
Smarter energy networks needed for net zero, reveals VisNet ‘VisAbility’ report
A new report by VisNet, from EA Technology, reveals a compelling paradox: three in every four consumers in the UK think they can cut back their energy usage but still expect it to increase by 40 percent by the end of the decade. This reinforces the urgent need for smarter and more sustainable energy networks.
09 March 2026 -
Performance in practice take centre stage at CIBSE Building Performance Awards 2026
CIBSE has announced the winners of the CIBSE Building Performance Awards 2026.
09 March 2026
