You’ve decided to pursue a more efficient operations practice across your real estate portfolio. Perhaps you want to boost productivity or lower operational costs. Maybe you want to attract top-tier tenants and investors. You might be looking for a better way to ensure regulatory compliance, or to gain a competitive advantage by improving your brand reputation. Whatever the motivation, you know a smart building program will pave the way to increased ROI and now you’re ready to start planning. It’s critical to begin this journey with the end in mind. Picture your organization in the future. What will it look like? What business objectives do you have for the next year, two years, five years or decade?
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Global crises demand streamlined operations as property value comes under pressure. Find out how smart building functionality is essential.
These days, a number of green certifications and programs exist, each with its own focus area and sustainability goals. Learn about the top 5.
In this final installment of the series we discuss how a well-executed smart building program can ensure airtight CRE cybersecurity.
The GRESB Data Quality Assessment is paving the path to digital facilities management for the CRE industry. Switch Automation VP Patti Mason weighs in.
Welcome to Switch Spotlight, where we share our journeys in the smart building industry and what it’s like working at Switch!
With increasing reliance on artificial intelligence to support businesses, data science is key in turning data into actionable insights to optimize operations and impact risk management and decision-making. Artificial intelligence (AI) techniques and solutions often operate like ‘black boxes’, leaving organizations open to new AI risks.
As climate change intensifies, the urgency to act on one of our biggest levers—energy use in commercial and retail buildings—has never been clearer. Every kilowatt saved is a step closer to sustainability, slashing greenhouse gas emissions while moving us toward essential climate goals. Whether you’re overseeing a retail portfolio or managing a single commercial space, boosting energy efficiency doesn’t just cut costs—it creates healthier, more comfortable spaces for everyone. Now is the time to act.
Smart building technology is constantly evolving and improving, and there are several trends that are expected to take center stage in 2023.
When it comes to being a building owner or operator, you have a lot to balance.
