Smart Buildings Magazine News
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Software-defined automation has arrived
Schneider Electric says that its EcoStruxure Automation Expert universal automation solution can now seamlessly deploy to Phoenix Contact’s PLCnext Technology, a key milestone in the industrial world’s transformation to open, software-defined automation.
28 November 2023 -
Wireless access management saves time and keeps college facilities managers in control
Koning Willem I College in north-east Brabant, Netherlands, offers a broad range of educational and integration programs. In total, around 18,000 students take 250 courses at its 16 locations.
27 November 2023 -
Abloy announces Academy training dates for 2024
Abloy UK has announced its new schedule of training dates via its Academy and Digital Access Solutions Academy, with courses on a wide range of topics, from emergency and panic escape compliance to the latest innovations in digital access technology.
27 November 2023 -
Distech Controls launches scheduler for ECLYPSE Connected Thermostat
Distech Controls is increasing the capabilities of its ECLYPSE Connected Thermostat with a new scheduler that offers increased occupancy comfort, greater convenience, and further control over energy consumption.
24 November 2023 -
EPBD is paramount to reduce harmful emissions from buildings
The EU building stock remains off track to achieve climate neutrality by 2050 and is far beyond the path to meeting 2030 climate targets and climate neutrality, according to the EU Buildings Climate Tracker (EU BCT), now in its second edition. To achieve climate neutrality, the EU must rapidly accelerate the rate of building decarbonisation.
24 November 2023 -
European office attendance is back to pre-pandemic levels
A report by Savills has found that occupancy rates in Europe’s capitals are 57%, and some days back to the pre-pandemic norm of 70%. In the U.S., on the other hand, the numbers are only at 40-60% of pre-pandemic level, and continuously dropping.
23 November 2023
