Building decision-makers list budget constraints and buy-in from senior leadership as the two biggest barriers to their adoption of smart technologies, according to a new research report from Johnson Controls.

Lowering cost, minimising risk, sustainability and health and safety concerns are the primary factors behind a surge of investment in IoT smart building technology, according to the results of global market insight and research firm Quocirca’s Smart Buildings and IoT Study.

Smart Buildings Show has announced that the Energy Services and Technology Association (ESTA) has come on board as an association partner. Smart Buildings Show, which will be taking place on the 6-7th October 2021, at ExCeL in London, will be highlighting the importance of energy efficiency in buildings and how technology can make a building more sustainable and save money.

Beckhoff Automation has announced the launch of its Solution Provider programme – a scheme that aims to couple end users with trusted, competent partners in order to deliver best-in-class solutions by combining innovative and creative products and knowledge.

Max Ruffo is the founder and CEO of Terabee. Prior to Terabee, Max was a pioneer of the 3D printing industry and headed a Boeing R&D centre department for advanced manufacturing. With a PhD in innovation and new technology introduction, Max is always at the forefront of disruptive new technologies and high-growth businesses.

As IoT networks grow and more devices are added to these networks, they are at risk of compromise from cyber criminals. Phil Beecher, president and CEO, of global industry organisation, Wi-SUN Alliance, discusses how to make them secure by design.