Every year seems to bring a new global crisis, highlighting the importance of having a truly resilient risk management strategy in place. Here at Switch, we’ve been revising our day-to-day processes to be more resilient in the face of local and global crises. We hear that property owners and managers worldwide are doing the same to help offset the impact of each successive economic, climate and health emergency and the resulting financial impact.
Buildings still operating with ‘set and forget’ automation rigidly accommodate the most common circumstances instead of adjusting dynamically according to occupant demand and their environment. Perhaps this was sensible 30+ years ago, but today this approach is wildly inefficient.
Operational inefficiency is never more apparent than during a worldwide lockdown, as stocks and property value come under pressure and millions face hardship.
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The IoT intelligent building platform is changing the way facilities are operated and maintained to deliver greater cost and energy savings while maximizing occupant satisfaction
This document provides an overview of the Switch Platform’s integration with Microsoft Azure, helping our customers create actionable insights into site and portfolio performance.
Countries are enforcing net zero carbon mandates to combat global warming. And since buildings are significant CO2 contributors, the real estate industry must decarbonize.
With data theft and other cybercrimes, here’s how organizations can use PropTech to safeguard their systems in smart buildings.
Which maintenance is the best fit for your organization? Organizations are consistently looking to improve and make more energy-efficient decisions.
Determining the cost of change management and value creation in digital transformation of the built environment
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.