State of the art 'smart building' technology has
rapidly become a key differentiator for all stakeholders in the
real estate value-chain – owners, operators, tenants and end
users. However, as building technology becomes more complex,
building developers and operators face new challenges that require
technology-specific skill sets to address.
The data-driven 'smart buildings' of tomorrow will be
made possible by the core technologies of Industry 4.0 –
namely, 5G, IoT, AI and cloud. They will offer unprecedented
customisation and control, operational efficiencies and cost
saving, and will also generate valuable data sets. Smart building
technology will use fleets of IoT sensors, machine learning and
data analytics to learn occupant preferences, monitor occupant
activity, connect physical and electronic identity, provide digital
design tools, and automate 'operational' building
technology (e.g. climate control, lighting, fire, and
security).
