Visitors to Smart Buildings Show 2022 (12 – 13 October, ExCeL, London) can expect a top class conference line up which will tackle all of the big industry topics such as rising energy costs and the net zero challenge.

The demands on our office buildings have changed over the last few years: flexibility, digitalisation and energy efficiency are what’s important. At the same time, these buildings should create a comfortable, healthy, and safe environment for employees.

Energy-intensive manufacturers are being warned that the Government’s energy support package is not a ‘magic bullet’ for under-strain organisations, and further action must be taken within large-scale plants to weather the ongoing crisis.

Over two-thirds (68.5%) of Brits are likely to purchase a smart home product in the next two years, and almost half (45.6%) would be more likely to purchase a home with smart technology installed, research has revealed.

Ericsson has released a Connected Buildings Energy Management report in partnership with Nordic property technology company Kiona and Arthur D. Little.

Spica is to integrate the Altacogni AB team and products into its Spica SmartCloud division with immediate effect, following an announcement by Nordomatic of the acquisition of the remaining 40% of shares in Altacogni.

What do we think of when we imagine the ultimate 21st-century home? Does it look space age, like something off The Jetsons? Is it vast? Modest? Minimalist? Expensive? Packed with confusing high-tech features? Or could it look like your home?