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The building industry has undergone significant transformation in the last three and half decades. Globally, in the 90s, the InformationTechnology and Service Management and building automation industry fueled an unprecedented rush in buildings getting wired and networked. This ushed in the introduction and advent of Intelligent Buildings. The First Wave: Emergence of CMMS In the first wave of intelligent buildings, building operations, maintenance, and management functions were controlled through a Building Automation System (BAS) with or without a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). CMMS was mostly run as an overlap solution to the BAS system. While the BAS would command and control equipment and systems centrally, collect real-time data, raise alarms, generate performance reports, etc., CMMS gave insights on maintenance performance, uptime & mean time between failures, cost of spares and consumables, and various critical underlying information about Mechanical-Ele...

The pandemic threw up many new challenges in our lives and especially in the built environment and the workplaces sector. As return to work started happening, new work formats evolved, and therefore, remote working, work from home, and hybrid working gained significant adoption. While ‘work from home’ and remote working would apply to a type of work and, in most cases, a small section of the organization, hybrid working is emerging as the most preferred work format post-pandemic worldwide. Technology is acting as a catalyst to transform legacy; as a built environment, the emergence of smart and connected workplaces is gaining attention and a higher adoption rate. However, the smart workplace and built environment paradigm are now undergoing significant reorientation. Hygiene, Health, and wellness are becoming critical business imperatives from ESG, compliance, and sustainability objectives from an organizational strategy standpoint. The genesis and the evolution of smart built environ...

Contemporary articles and publications from the Workplace technology industry highlight the benefits and transformational impact visitor management systems have on workplaces. Diving deeper into these claims and assessing the “real life” problems reveals some astonishing insights.  A versatile digital visitor management system which addresses real-life organizational challenges must impact the following aspects of a workplace:  Experience – A digital application like VMS should enhance the experience of a guest/ Visitor while interacting with other stakeholders in the business like the front office executives, the host, and other service providers whose services may be required during the guest’s visit pleasing and frictionless. Tracking and measuring the guest experience as feedback is equally important. Overall positive feedback ensures that investment in digital technology and the orchestration it achieves has given a decent return on investment for the organization inves...

A study by Harvard Business Review found that   companies with strong ESG performance were more likely to have a diverse and inclusive workforce,   which in turn was linked to better financial performance. But ESG has several other benefits and due to these benefits, it has become important in recent years. Some of the key reasons that make ESG reporting important are: Growing concerns about climate change Consumers & investors becoming increasingly aware about benefits of ESG Laws & regulations that require businesses to declare their ESG goals and initiatives Growing evidence that companies with strong ESG practices perform better financially And most importantly reputation & organizational equity The ‘Social’ element of ESG plays a pivotal role for businesses as it recognizes that companies have a responsibility to address social issues, build positive reputations, mitigate risks, engage with stakeholders, drive innovation, and create long-term value for all sta...

In a rapidly changing world, sustainability has emerged as a cornerstone of responsible development across various industries. The real estate sector, in particular, has recognized the importance of integrating sustainability practices into its operations. Once considered a noble endeavor sustainability has now emerged as a strategic game-changer for developers, showcasing a symbiotic relationship between profitability and environmental consciousness. In this blog, we’ll discover how this dynamic duo – sustainability and profitability, is reshaping the landscape of real estate development. Sustainability in real estate: A Fundamental Shift The modern landscape of real estate is witnessing a remarkable shift – one that is driven by demands for efficiency, occupant well-being, and a lighter ecological footprint. The ESG-focused expectations are growing rapidly. The solution? Sustainable environments that seamlessly integrate ergonomic design, biophilic elements, and advanced technologies...