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Connected buildings

Sanjeev Bhatia

20 September 2020

Have you thought for a moment about dispensing with your smartphone for an entire day and using one of the old models that spread a decade ago?

Can you assess the inconvenience and limited potential that will result from this step?

In fact, everyone agrees that using an old-fashioned phone, even if that is just an idea, will mean experiencing a disturbing use experience that lacks the simplest advantages of comfort and flexibility, which may negatively affect our daily activities, just as it is the case when using a car, refrigerator or even washing machine. 10 year old model.

This conclusion proves the strength and impact of communication capabilities and the importance of the simplified user interface, as advanced smartphones put enormous potential in our hands, whether when we buy grocery products, communicate with friends, manage investments, and others.

In contrast, this example applies to connected building technologies that give the commercial real estate sector and its customers greater influence and cover more diverse areas.

For example, smart buildings, supported by IoT, cloud and communications technologies, have the potential to improve energy efficiency, reduce operating costs and provide residents with exceptional experiences, as well as achieve unprecedented levels of sustainability.

We all know the saying, “What cannot be measured cannot be managed,” but connected buildings override this by relying on a bold new operating model.

Perhaps the most important thing that drew the sector about this model is the ability to monitor assets while on the move, the ability to improve building operations in real time. Live and thriving corporate business.

Statistics show that buildings are responsible for 40% of greenhouse gas emissions around the world, which explains and conclusive evidence that the implementation of the smart city concept is closely linked with the growing environmental concerns and challenges.

Besides, old business models are beginning to fade away as a new generation of high-tech settlers has emerged and a highly competitive market has emerged.

The sector may show resistance to changes and new perceptions, but without any significant benefit, especially in light of the new reality imposed by the "Covid-19" pandemic.

Today's residents are interested in the efficiency, safety and sustainability of their buildings in the future, but the question here is: How can the final result sought by building owners be aligned with the needs of the residents?

What is the ideal way to keep up with the increasing needs in terms of the safety of residents, especially after the global outbreak of "Covid-19"?

The optimal solution is evident in this context through the application of an integrated technological model to control building operations, and to address the concerns of all parties simultaneously.

It includes many benefits and positives, including energy efficiency and sustainability, comfort and safety of residents, improved operations, and improved profitability.

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