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How does a lagging power factor affect your energy costs? When evaluating the performance of a building, the main goal is always to reduce energy consumption and costs wherever possible. However, one aspect that is often overlooked in this proc…

When the pandemic struck two years ago, almost overnight, office workers switched to remote working and PropTech made the mainstream press, quickly becoming a business imperative. Once the real estate industry overcame the initial disruption and beca…

What is an energy management system? An energy management system should be an all-encompassing tool for organisations to streamline energy management tasks. It should help businesses analyse their energy usage, identify wastage and facilitate the i…

The concept of ‘reinvention’ seems to be on everyone’s lips across many disciplines, many sectors, and many organisations, due to the global economy and business landscape evolving. Global challenges pile pressure on organisations to become more inno…

For nearly two decades, organizations have aspired to bring all their facilities, workplace, and real estate management functions into a single IWMS solution. While this concept is a great idea, in reality, very few companies have been able to achiev…

The correlation between data and energy saving targets Reporting on your energy saving targets is a vital part of any effort to increase energy efficiency in your business. The process involves collecting and analysing large amounts of data to …

Cutting costs and improving energy efficiency with an energy management system Looking for a simpler way to consolidate utility and energy data, as well as track energy performance? It might be time to invest in an energy management system (EMS…

Say goodbye to spending 40 hours a week at the same desk… and embrace the new: the hybrid workforce. The traditional workforce served us well through the twentieth century. But with a global pandemic, things have changed – fast. The hybrid workforce …