Are You Maximizing Technology to Improve Efficiency in Your Building?
Building automation systems generate massive data streams, yet many facilities lack tools to turn raw logs into actionable insight. Reliable Controls’ RC‑Reporter software lets owners visualize, automate, and share performance metrics without coding, freeing them from vendor lock‑in. The platform converts BACnet trend data into custom dashboards, scheduled reports, and ESG tracking, supporting comfort, energy efficiency, and sustainability goals. Facility managers, engineers, and owners can now make faster, data‑driven decisions across the building lifecycle.
Trimble Announces Tekla 2026 Updates
Trimble introduced the Tekla 2026 software suite, embedding AI-driven drawing generation, cloud‑based project settings, and tighter integration with Trimble Connect. The update adds simultaneous model and drawing editing, an out‑of‑tolerance layout manager, and a natural‑language drawing assistant preview. Tekla Structural...
Smart Home Upgrades That Help Protect Your Home’s Structure
Smart home technology is now being leveraged to safeguard a house’s structural integrity. Devices such as moisture leak sensors, smart hygrometers, termite monitors, automated water shutoff valves, and foundation crack detectors provide real‑time alerts and even autonomous responses. By integrating...
Mapping Tools Find High Demand Land: Complete Guide (2026)
Mapping tools powered by GIS and satellite data are reshaping land investing by delivering granular, visual insights into market trends, demographics, and property values. Investors can overlay zoning, environmental, and infrastructure layers to pinpoint high‑demand parcels with precision. Modern platforms...
Willmott Dixon Continues with Sypro Contract Management
Willmott Dixon has renewed its contract with Sypro for another five years, extending a 14‑year relationship. The Sypro platform, used on 244 projects, digitises risk management, communication and governance across NEC, JCT and bespoke contracts. The renewal underscores the contractor’s...
19650 Review: Have Your Say on the Future of Information Management Standards
The British Standards Institution and NIMA have released draft revisions of ISO 19650 Parts 1, 2 and 3 for public consultation, with a deadline of 3 May. The updates remove the traditional delivery‑vs‑operational phase distinction, unifying the asset information management process across the entire lifecycle...
Artificial Intelligence in Commercial Buildings: The Reality in 2026
The biggest obstacle to AI adoption in commercial buildings is the cost and complexity of integrating legacy systems, consuming up to 75% of engineering effort and budget. Memoori’s new report evaluates 69 AI use cases across 12 domains, finding energy...
Amey Deploys FYLD’s AI-Enabled Risk Assessment Tool
Amey is rolling out FYLD’s AI‑enabled risk assessment platform to more than 2,500 field workers after a three‑month pilot that covered over 500 jobs. The pilot showed 95% of tasks used AI‑driven risk assessments and 85% of users stayed consistently...
PROPTECH-X : TenderPRO Speeds Commercial Real Estate Procurement
TenderPRO, a new proptech platform, streamlines commercial‑real‑estate procurement by moving the entire tender workflow into a single, AI‑enabled system. The solution reduces the average 30‑plus hour manual process to a few minutes, standardizes contractor submissions, and automatically generates audit‑ready documentation....
9 Online Platforms That Make Home Hunting Easier
Home‑search platforms are rapidly adopting AI and collaborative tools to address buyer frustration. A Realtor.com survey shows 65% of buyers struggle to find homes based on personal priorities, prompting major sites like Zillow, Redfin, and Wahi to introduce natural‑language queries,...
ICON Launches Titan 3D Concrete Printer Designed for Two-Storey Building Construction
ICON has announced the commercial launch of Titan, its new 3D concrete printer built to construct two‑storey residential structures. The system uses ICON’s low‑carbon CarbonX material and fits inside a standard shipping container for easy site deployment. Customers can place...
ChatGPT For Selling Your Home
A recent video shows a TV reporter touting ChatGPT as a tool for selling homes, despite lacking real‑estate expertise. The article challenges this claim, arguing that AI may not capture the nuances needed to secure full retail value. It warns...
PROPTECH-X : Data & Digital Infrastructure (DDI) as a Project versus Treating It as a Platform
The article argues that commercial‑real‑estate owners should treat Data & Digital Infrastructure (DDI) as a long‑term platform rather than a one‑off project. A project mindset leads to isolated installations, vendor lock‑in, and limited ROI, while a platform approach creates a...
Governance and Standards: Building the Framework for Innovation
The Monday Live panel highlighted how governance and standards shape innovation in smarter buildings, using the century‑old NEMA 115 plug as a case study. It contrasted immutable hardware standards with evolving virtual standards like BACnet, stressing the need for interface‑focused...
Protected: Seven Building Services Trends to Watch in 2026
ARBS’s sponsored briefing, authored by Tony Arnel, spotlights seven building‑services trends set to dominate 2026. The outlook highlights AI‑driven predictive maintenance, digital‑twin simulations, net‑zero carbon targets, health‑focused indoor environments, modular HVAC, IoT sensor networks, and climate‑resilient design. Industry analysts expect...
Where’s the New Business?
The article introduces the H3 Provocation Framework, a five‑question tool designed to push AI initiatives in commercial real‑estate (CRE) beyond efficiency (H1) and capability (H2) into true transformation (H3). By applying the framework to workflows such as diligence, advisory, occupancy...
CRE: Constraints, Moats and Value
Wall Street wiped 12‑14% off the market caps of CBRE, JLL and Cushman & Wakefield after analysts warned that high‑fee, labor‑intensive CRE models are vulnerable to AI disruption. At the same time, Yardi’s research with AREF found only 45% of...
Special Report: The Building and Energy Tech Driving Net Zero
The Fifth Estate’s Special Report for The Green List maps the rapidly evolving building and energy‑technology landscape aimed at net‑zero targets, covering batteries, EV charging, virtual power plants, power purchase agreements, community solar and data‑center solutions. It spotlights market leaders,...
Construction Needs a Corridor for Innovations to Find Each Other
Australia’s construction sector faces chronic productivity loss, fragmented supply chains and slow digital uptake. The article argues that without a dedicated pathway, system‑level innovations disappear before they can be proven at scale. It proposes a national framework to evaluate new...
Chiller Plant Efficiency Series Chiller Efficiency – Part 1
SIMA’s latest article clarifies the distinction between heat‑exchanger effectiveness and plant‑level efficiency for flooded evaporators and condensers. It shows that the log‑mean temperature difference (ΔT) accounts for roughly half of the heat‑transfer potential, while water‑flow turbulence contributes only 15‑20%. The...
Knowledge Graphs in the Modern Building
The Open‑FDD project is developing a free, open‑source knowledge graph for smart buildings that lives on‑premise rather than inside a proprietary vendor platform. By leveraging RDF‑based standards such as Brick, ASHRAE 223P and Haystack, it models every BACnet point and equipment...
The Single Source of Truth in Construction Projects: Reality or Myth?
The construction industry has long chased a single source of truth, but the reality is a fragmented ecosystem of dozens of specialized tools. Experts from Newforma argue that replacing these tools with one platform is impractical; instead, a structured framework...
From Sensors to Evidence: Why Automated Buildings Need Environmental Memory
Building automation has evolved from simple sensor networks to real‑time control platforms that optimize comfort and energy use. However, most systems are designed for immediate visibility rather than preserving a lasting, tamper‑proof record of environmental conditions. The article argues that...
We Now Have a “Thought Leadership Liaison”
AutomatedBuildings.com has created a new Thought Leadership Liaison role to bridge visionary concepts with on‑the‑ground execution in smart‑building technology. The position, filled by Kelly Sinclair, focuses on three pillars—translator, connector, and curator—to make AI and portfolio autonomy insights accessible to...
Developer Targets Key-Worker Housing Shortage with German Prefab System
Prime, a health‑care property developer, has partnered with German industrialised‑construction firm Goldbeck to deliver Oak House, a 79‑unit apartment block for key workers in Dorchester. The scheme will use Goldbeck’s prefabricated concrete frame, hollow‑core floors and modular walls, marking the...
Women in BIM: Driving Global Change Through Structured Mentorship
Women in BIM’s global Mentor Scheme, now in its 2026 intake, offers a structured six‑to‑nine month one‑to‑one program that pairs experienced BIM professionals with women at various career stages. The initiative tackles the persistent gender gap in senior technical and...
Pattern Recognition in Systems-of-Systems and the Perspectives That Help Us See It
AutomatedBuildings.com marks International Women’s Day by spotlighting the role of women in the building automation sector, emphasizing how diverse perspectives improve pattern recognition across complex systems‑of‑systems. The editorial underscores that value is created at the interfaces between hardware, software, engineering,...
Visualizing Home Price Changes
A new bubble‑map visualizes home‑price appreciation across 22,000 U.S. ZIP codes. It shows that the median ZIP code has seen prices double over the past decade. The map sizes each dot by population and colors it by percent change, avoiding...
February 2026: Month in Review
February 2026 highlighted how AI is no longer a theoretical add‑on for the built environment but a catalyst reshaping careers, business models, and industry structures. The month’s posts argued that AI is dismantling traditional gatekeeping—credentials, PE licenses, and SaaS lock‑in—while...
AI + Buildings 2026: Redefining Autonomy From People to Portfolios
The third annual AI and Autonomous Buildings panel highlighted a shift from reactive HVAC controls to agent‑based intelligence that can negotiate power, predict maintenance, and balance cost, carbon, and comfort. Attendees saw digital twins scaling from single sites to entire...
Want to Lift Productivity in Construction? Try Digitalisation
Australia’s construction sector, especially in New South Wales, continues to lag in productivity, with over 70% of documentation still submitted as PDFs and minimal digital training. The industry’s reliance on analogue processes drives cost overruns, delays, and fragmented supply chains,...
PROPTECH-X : Gap Between How Sellers Value Their Businesses and How Buyers Assess Risk Widens
A leading UK construction investor warns that reliance on EBITDA for valuations is causing deal failures as buyers shift focus to net profit before tax and cash flow. Bradley Lay of Peak Capital notes the valuation gap has widened over...
Can AI Use Alerts to Proactively Reschedule a Project?
Researchers at the University of East London propose an AI‑driven architecture that links risk detection directly to project scheduling. The system translates safety alerts, design clashes, and supply delays into machine‑readable constraints, automatically reshaping the construction timetable. A "risk‑to‑constraint translation...
Understanding 10BASE-T1L
10BASE‑T1L, defined in IEEE 802.3cg, delivers 10 Mbps full‑duplex Ethernet over a single twisted‑pair for up to 1 km. The standard lets BACnet/IP run directly on the link, eliminating gateways and allowing seamless integration with IT networks. Existing two‑wire fieldbus runs can be...
‘Shed Specialist’ Winvic Is Getting Into Data Centres: We Asked How
Winvic Construction, known for industrial sheds, is expanding into data centre construction as its fourth core sector. Over the past 18 months the firm has mapped client demand, retooled its supply chain, and secured MEP partners to meet the technical...
Building for the Long Term: How Geothermal Partnerships Are Reshaping Toronto Development
Toronto developers are moving geothermal from a niche experiment to a portfolio‑wide standard, driven by stricter carbon regulations and institutional demand for low‑emission assets. Diverso Energy’s Energy‑as‑a‑Service (EaaS) model lets developers avoid upfront capital by leasing and operating geothermal systems...
AtkinsRéalis and T&T Join Heathrow Expansion Project
AtkinsRéalis and Turner & Townsend have been appointed by Heathrow as portfolio management office consultants for its £33bn expansion, including the government‑backed third runway. The PMO framework is set for an initial five‑year term with an option to extend another...
Video | Home Built in 10 Days Using ‘Factory-in-a-Box’ System
University of Sheffield researchers, together with Seismic Group, have showcased a ‘factory‑in‑a‑box’ modular system that can construct a complete home in just ten days. The approach deploys a rapidly assembled, weather‑shielded manufacturing unit directly on the building site, eliminating traditional...
Circular Construction Hub Unveiled in London
London’s Royal Docks have launched the UK’s first circular construction hub, the opening phase of a broader Circular Economy Village in Newham. The facility, created with Tipping Point East, Newham Council and mayoral support, will recycle demolition waste, aiming to...
Brokers, Your Real Estate Super App Is Here
Rechat, a real‑estate CRM, announced a new integration with Canva, enabling agents to generate on‑brand marketing assets instantly. The company reported 100% year‑over‑year revenue growth, a 220% increase in its customer base, and a 75% CRM adoption rate among users....
Engineering Proof of Performance
The piece introduces boundary thermodynamics as a framework for evaluating building performance, arguing that interior conditions must be measured against documented exterior loads. It explains that HVAC components, envelopes, and IAQ systems only prove their effectiveness when load‑relative data—temperature, humidity,...
Causeway’s Paul Devlin Joins Evercam to Grow Reality-Driven Intelligence
Evercam has appointed former Causeway Technologies CEO Paul Devlin as chief commercial officer to accelerate its shift from camera‑led workflows to a reality‑driven intelligence platform. In his new role Devlin will lead global sales, marketing and commercial operations, targeting developers,...
PROPTECH-X : Rightmove’s CEO Johan Svanstrom … ‘Is a Man Under Pressure’
Rightmove released its 2025 annual results, delivering a record £1.2 billion cash surplus and 7 percent revenue growth despite a softening UK housing market. The strong financial performance fuels a 10 percent dividend increase and gives the company runway for technology investments. However,...
What We Discovered About Building Materials on a Trip to China
During a Beijing visit, the China Building Materials Federation outlined its aggressive decarbonisation agenda for cement and other building products. The federation’s “six zeroes” framework and a mandatory carbon‑market scheme now cover roughly 1,000 Chinese cement producers, positioning China as...
Earnings Season, Data Center M+A, and Other Deals and Partnerships
The latest smart‑building newsletter spotlights earnings season, where leading OEMs highlighted increased investment in technology and sustainability. It also details strategic partnerships, notably ReTech Advisors with Audette and Nemetschek Group with Ingram Micro, aimed at scaling decarbonization and digital AEC...
Beyond the Thermostat: Decoding the Science of Comfort with HVAC Fundamentals
The article demystifies HVAC fundamentals, explaining how centralized and distributed systems shape zone‑level comfort. It highlights ASHRAE Standard 55’s 80% occupant comfort goal and why designers settle for statistical rather than universal satisfaction. Variable Air Volume (VAV) systems, delivering 55°F...
Norwich Event Explores Relationship Between Materials and Performance
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) is hosting a one‑day event in Norwich on 25 March to examine whether low‑impact materials can deliver high‑performance buildings. Attendees will explore sustainable design approaches, material selection criteria, and modern performance requirements through expert panels...
Atmospheric Records as Infrastructure
Hospitals now host dense networks of temperature, humidity, CO₂, pressure and filtration sensors, delivering unprecedented operational visibility. While building management systems excel at real‑time control, they were never built to serve as immutable evidence. The industry faces a growing demand...
The Contract Is the Project – It’s Time We Treated It that Way
NEC Contracts argues that the contract should be treated as the project itself, highlighting how NEC4’s collaborative framework embeds early warnings, programme management and compulsory compensation events. The firm notes that over £100 billion of work has been delivered under NEC3...
PROPTECH-X : TDS Signs Continuing Multi-Year Partnership with Tlyfe App
The Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) has signed a multi‑year continuation of its partnership with the tlyfe app, extending the collaboration across the entire UK rental market. The deal builds on an earlier alliance that integrated tlyfe’s digital tenancy platform with...