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Samsung partner with Watkin Jones Group to create the future of living in BTR residential and student accommodation
S amsung Electronics ( UK ) and Watkin Jones Group , a UK-based leading developer and manager of residential for rent , have joined together on an innovative long-term partnership , launching with their flagship BTR ( Build To Rent ) residential project in Cardiff .
Set to be the largest build to rent ( BtR ) development in Wales , and part of a wider £ 1 billion regeneration project in the Welsh capital , Samsung has been awarded an exclusive supply agreement to provide technology solutions for 715 build to rent apartments for the project at Central Quay , which broke ground in March 2023 .
As a trusted partner to construction developers in the building industry , Samsung will provide a range of technologies for multiple projects including
Purpose Built Student Accommodation , BTR and traditional homes . This includes air source heat pumps , in addition to domestic appliances across refrigeration , cooking and laundry .
In addition , Samsung is partnering with Fresh , Watkin Jones ’ award winning and leading third party operator of Residential for Rent properties , to offer a range of exclusive discounts and offers to their residents . Those living in a Fresh-managed building will have access to exclusive promotions and discounts across a range of Samsung appliances and technology .
Mark Seaman , Head of Samsung B2B Integrated Offering Team , said : “ When paired with Samsung ’ s innovative technologies that can drive energy efficiency and make smart living seamless , we ’ re able to provide the full package . We are particularly proud of our turn-key solutions which give our partners bespoke support from start to finish .”
A recent Samsung survey of 1,000 adults looking to move home ( buy or rent ) in the next five years , combined with analysis of Google search trends between March 2022 and March 2023 ( Samsung Smart Home Buyers Index ) showed that almost 40 % of Gen Z buyers want their next property to be a smart home . Customers are also prioritising energy use in the home , with 71 % saying that energy efficiency is a key factor when considering a smart home .
Trimble unveils enhanced 2024 Tekla software suite for streamlined construction project management
T rimble has announced the introduction of 2024 versions of its Tekla software for constructible Building Information Modeling ( BIM ), structural engineering and steel fabrication management . Boasting an enhanced user experience , Tekla Structures 2024 , Tekla Structural Designer 2024 , Tekla Tedds 2024 and Tekla PowerFab 2024 let users
collaborate with ease through enhanced communication for more integrated , connected workflows between all construction project stakeholders . Usability improvements make the Tekla suite of solutions ideal for experienced and new users alike , helping them to be on schedule and within budget of their projects .
The 2024 Tekla versions include industry-standard communications improvements that allow users to deliver required documentation and model information efficiently , using a wider variety of supported industry formats . Connected workflows form the cornerstone of sustainable construction strategies to focus on increasing efficiency , optimising resource allocation , reducing waste and supporting comprehensive maintenance across the full lifecycle of an asset- all anchored in constructible design .
“ Improving coordination between all stakeholders on projects is key to ensuring the industry can deliver projects on time , budget and schedule . The Tekla 2024 versions are another significant step in bringing all those stakeholders closer together ,” said Michael Evans , Senior Product Director , Trimble engineering and BIM solutions .
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