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Welcome back to The Measure Monthly!
Today, we’re giving you the lowdown on the smart buildings industry, tackling some of your burning questions, and sharing inspiring climate wins.
Get the lowdown on the smart buildings industry ??
Michael Przytula and Michael Grant (AKA Michael Squared) have just released a brand new podcast episode covering everything happening in the world of smart buildings. As always, they cover a lot of ground and share a lot of insights, but here are our top three takeaways.
1?? Define your smart building goals
Before issuing an RFP, companies need to get crystal clear on their goals, objectives and needs. This will lead to more detailed, targeted responses from vendors and solutions that truly deliver value.
2?? Start with what you have
Look at the data sources you already have in your building. You don’t need perfect data from the outset – it’s about getting an initial picture, identifying areas for improvement, and building a compelling business case to invest in solutions that align with your goals.
3?? Keep your data in one place
There’s no point having data stuck in separate systems that no one uses. To unlock its value, building data needs to flow into the tools your company is already using – turning insights into action.
Want more tips from the experts? Listen to the full recording here.
Catch up with our brand new video series ??
We’re always getting interesting questions from our customers and partners, so we’ve decided to start a brand new series where we answer them all. And who better to serve up the answers than our very own video star, Sami Mustapha.
So far, he’s answered the following:
?? Episode 1: ‘We’re not using our office space effectively, but we’re stuck in a long lease so can’t move to a smaller office. What can we do?’
?? Episode 2: ‘I see companies talking about the importance of contextualized data. What does that actually mean?’
?? Episode 3: ‘Do I need to install IoT sensors to get a solid understanding of my building?’?
?? Episode 4: ‘I see you’ve launched an API. What on earth is an API?!’
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Got a burning question for Sami? Comment below and we’ll make sure he answers it!
Explore the latest positive climate news ??
With climate crisis headlines dominating the news, it’s easy to start feeling negative and overwhelmed. So today, we’re spotlighting three inspiring stories making a positive impact.
Solar and sheep? ??
In Texas, 6,000 sheep are about to start the largest solar grazing project in the US, grazing across 10,000 acres of solar fields. This innovative approach will reduce mowing costs and emissions, support local farmers, boost soil health, and even help the sheep stay cool under the shade of the solar panels.
Rubble to rebuilding? ??
In Ukraine, a new machine is turning rubble into Lego-like blocks for rebuilding homes. Designed by Mobile Crisis Construction, this innovative equipment can produce enough blocks to construct 10 homes every three days, offering a quick, sustainable solution for disaster recovery.
Nuns vs corporations ??
The Benedictine sisters of Mount St. Scholastica – a group of 80 nuns from Kansas – are challenging major companies like Google and Chevron on issues from AI oversight to human rights. Leveraging their small investments for big impact, these sisters prove that faith and persistence can drive powerful change.
That’s all from us ??
We hope you enjoyed this month’s edition of The Measure Monthly.
See you next time,
The Metrikus Team