Smart Building IoT Platform Benchmark: Space And Workplace Functionality

Published 7 March 2022 by Ben Readman, Susan Clarke & Rodolphe d’Arjuzon,
Building IoT Platforms Real Estate & Built Environment Smart Buildings Space and Workplace Management Buyer’s Guide

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Executive Summary

This report provides real estate and facilities management executives with an analysis of the space and workplace functionality provided through the 15 most prominent smart building Internet of Things (IoT) platforms. The report leverages the Verdantix Green Quadrant analysis on smart building IoT platforms published in January 2022 and deepens the analysis of specific space and workplace functionality. This software benchmark finds that firms seeking a software platform for near real-time space monitoring have ample choice, with all 15 vendors in the study offering a credible platform. Buyers seeking comprehensive space and workplace functionality from an IoT platform should review offerings from Johnson Controls, Planon, Siemens, Spacewell, Spica Technologies and ThoughtWire, who achieved the highest scores in this benchmark. Firms prioritizing the healthy building agenda should also review Infogrid and PointGuard, which offer market-leading solutions in this area.  

Table of contents

Real Estate Executives Are Prioritizing Investments In Space And Workplace Technology 
Workplace Transformation Programmes Are Driving Demand For IoT-Based Space Management Solutions
Firms Are Looking To Integrate Space And Workplace Systems Into Their Wider Smart Building Ecosystems
Assessment Criteria For The Space And Workplace Software Benchmark

Buyers Seeking Robust Functionality For Space Utilization Tracking Have Growing Choice 
Firms Must Review Quality Of Workplace Mobile Apps And Space Utilization Capture Methods

Table of figures

Figure 1. Space Optimization Priorities Across 18 Sectors  
Figure 2. Adoption Of IoT-Enabled Technology For Space Utilization Monitoring  
Figure 3. Adoption Of IoT-Enabled Technology For Hot-Desking And Agile Working  
Figure 4. Four Key Assessment Criteria For Space And Workplace Management  
Figure 5-1. Space And Workplace Management Offerings Of 15 Smart Building Platforms  
Figure 5-2. Space And Workplace Management Offerings Of 15 Smart Building Platforms  
Figure 5-3. Space And Workplace Management Offerings Of 15 Smart Building Platforms  
Figure 6. Capability Scores For Space And Workplace Management Functionality  
Figure 7. Total Capability Scores For Space And Workplace Functionality  
Figure 8. Total Capability Scores For Occupant Wellbeing  

About the authors

Ben Readman

Industry Analyst
Ben is an Industry Analyst in the Verdantix Smart Buildings practice. His current research agenda focuses on ESG strategies and technologies for real estate, and corporate real estate technology investment strategies. Ben Joined Verdantix in 2021, having previously worked as a researcher at CECAN and as a sustainability officer for the NHS. He holds a Masters in Environmental Strategy from the University of Surrey and a BA in Geography from the University of Birmingham.

Susan Clarke

Research Director

Susan leads the Verdantix Smart Buildings practice. Her current research agenda focuses on software solutions for real estate management including integrated workplace management systems and IoT platforms for buildings. Her research expertise also includes a broad range of energy management technologies and energy services. Susan has eight years of experience in technology research. She holds a MSc from the University of London in Sustainable Development.

Rodolphe d’Arjuzon

MD and Global Head of Research
Rodolphe co-founded Verdantix in 2008 and directs the firm’s research strategy across all practice areas. Rodolphe has over 20 years of experience in technology research and strategy consulting. He previously worked for Barclays Bank and L.E.K. Consulting. Rodolphe holds a PhD in Physics from the University of Cambridge.

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