ELLEN FLANNERY

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.

A new Honeywell report reveals that 84 % of commercial building leaders plan to increase AI use, yet 92 % face challenges hiring skilled talent. As AI reshapes the built environment, managers aim to enhance efficiency, security and sustainability. For our cover this month, Intelligent Build. tech speaks with Billal Hammoud, CEO of Honeywell’ s Building Automation Segment, about how AI can bridge workforce gaps, drive smarter operations and prepare buildings for a data-driven future.

“ AI is proving instrumental in helping building operators meet sustainability goals. According to our study, more than half( 55 %) of respondents currently use AI for overall building energy management, 41 % use it for water usage monitoring and 40 % implement it for temperature comfort. For example, AI-powered solutions can automatically adapt to building systems based on occupancy and usage,” said Hammoud.

Dive into this interview on page 48.

In 2025, the large-scale integration of renewable energy sources will continue across Europe, with solar power generation predicted to increase by 20 % year-on-year, contributing to a record number of negative power prices across Europe. From energy transition to decarbonisation and grid modernisation, this month’ s Future Proofing on page 63 hears from Christoph Spörri, Product Director of Utilities at VertiGIS, takes us through the challenges, issues with ambitious targets, pricing strategies and more.

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As American cities grapple with persistently high office vacancies and an escalating housing crisis, a new report provides critical insights into the potential for converting office buildings into residential spaces. Understanding Office-to- Residential Conversion: Lessons from Six U. S. Case Studies, examines conversion activity in Houston, Los Angeles, Pittsburgh, St Louis, Stamford and Winston-Salem, offering a roadmap for policymakers and developers navigating this complex process. See page 67 to discover more.

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.

Ellen Flannery Editor

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