reetings and a warm welcome to the latest instalment of Intelligent Build . tech magazine . We trust you have had a rejuvenating month and are eager to delve into another great edition .

Electric vehicles are transforming transportation , but their growth hinges on accessible charging infrastructure . Our final cover of the year hosts Rick Wilmer , CEO of ChargePoint , who discusses the hurdles of installing chargers in flats and multi-storey housing , the impact of limited off-road parking on adoption and how ChargePoint ’ s innovations , such as smart power sharing and scalable AC chargers , are driving affordable , sustainable solutions for urban and residential settings .

“ As EVs continue to gain market share and businesses lease more EVs as company cars , property owners will continue to see increased demand for on-site charging stations – a prime market opportunity they should be keen to seize ,” said Wilmer .

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and with considerable ease , as it enables them to oversee all the work and documentation related to the subcontractors they use . Robbie Blackhurst , Founder and Director of Compliance Chain , tells us more on page 67 .

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Dive into this interview on page 48 .

Unplanned downtime causes a negative impact on project timelines and profitability and can irreparably harm construction companies . This downtime is particularly difficult to avoid when large , complex machines are involved in each construction project . Fully integrated hardware , fleet management software and telematics ensure that Trackunit , with the Cisco platform on AWS cloud , provides a leading SaaS-based Internet-of-Things ( IoT ) solution for the construction industry . We dive into this case study on page 17 .

New business concepts transcend existing approaches to open up a new way of thinking . Sustainability now requires such a trajectory . ‘ Total cost of sustainability ’ is a new business concept that assesses all aspects of a sustainability strategy , extending beyond ESGs and sustainability targets , explains Natalya Makarochkina at Schneider Electric on page 63 .

For main contractors , having access to effective tender management is vital to securing subcontractor packages swiftly

Data centre design is more than just appearance – an intricate blend of logistics , energy efficiency and technology implementation . In this end-ofyear special , we hear several voices from the industry share their views on achieving a balance between aesthetics , infrastructure and network innovations , stressing the necessity of synchronising real-world applications with the adaptive technologies which form the backbone of our digital systems . Check out what they have to say on page 60 .

We also have a range of ‘ Intelligent ’ pages , which feature the latest in automation , cloud , network , green , BIM and security .

I hope you enjoy this issue and if you would like to contribute to any future editions then please do not hesitate to contact me .

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