Schneider Electric helps Sidara build a greener future at new Holborn headquarters
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The building , which officially opened its doors in January 2023 , is over 180,000 square feet and caters for over 1,000 employees . It is built on Schneider Electric ’ s EcoStruxure IoT platform and uses a sophisticated network of over 650 sensors and controls to collect , analyse and manage over 60,000 data points . These provide vital information into energy usage , occupancy patterns , and environmental conditions , such as temperature , humidity and light intensity , in near real time .
S chneider Electric , a leader in the Digital Transformation of energy management and automation , has announced its smart energy management solutions feature in the London headquarters of leading design , engineering and consulting group Sidara .
Designed by Sidara ’ s own engineers , 150 Holborn has been created with sustainability and user efficiency at its core . Embedded with innovative smart building technology , the new headquarters will play a key role in supporting Sidara ’ s ambition to decarbonise its business by 2030 , under the World Green Building Council ’ s Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment .
The data and insights from the platform allow Sidara to tailor the environmental conditions within office spaces and meet the specific needs and preferences of occupants . Whether it ’ s adjusting lighting levels , modifying temperatures or boosting air quality , the system ensures that workspaces are not just habitable but are optimised to promote well-being and productivity . It is also helping the company to reduce energy waste and deliver on the wider sustainability initiatives .
“ Access to Schneider Electric ’ s expertise and experience has been vital to understanding how our building ’ s technology and systems must be designed to enable continuous optimisation and innovation ,” said Dan Cope , IT Manager at Sidara .
Hexagon acquires Voyansi to enhance its BIM solutions portfolio
H exagon , the global leader in digital reality solutions , combining sensor , software and autonomous technologies , has announced the acquisition of Voyansi , an AECO ( architecture , engineering , construction and operations ) focused provider of BIM ( Building Information Modelling ) and VDC ( Virtual Design and Construction ) solutions , reality capture services and BIM workflow software development .
Voyansi ’ s services are used to digitise all asset types , including data centres , hospitals , industrial facilities and shopping centres , across the design , build and operate phases of their lifecycles . Their solutions complement Hexagon ’ s leadership in reality capture and AECO solutions , by adding BIM support to enable advanced 3D modelling and improve data accuracy .
“ This acquisition builds on our strategy within Hexagon Geosystems division to accelerate the digitisation of the construction industry ,” said Paolo Guglielmini , President and CEO , Hexagon . “ The addition of Voyansi to our advanced portfolio of AECO solutions will help our customers further enhance sustainability , efficiency and collaboration during construction and enhance their effectiveness in operating and maintaining assets .”
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