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For Episode 34, we were joined by Warren Houghton for an in-depth discussion on how vulnerabilities in technology affect us all... whether it's your office, hotel or at home. Warren specializes in covert physical entry and exploiting technology controls, and is an expert in hardware hacking at Pen Test Partners - https://www.pentestpartners.com/ Warren gives some practical advice on how we can all protect ourselves from hacking and social engineering.

For Episode 33, we were joined by Nick Hunn for an in-depth discussion on the UK Government's smart metering project, which began in 2009. Role forward 15 years, and by some quirk of fate, the same guy from 2009, Ed Miliband, is now back in charge of UK Energy Policy. So, spurred on by Nick's article (linked below), it seemed like the ideal time to look back at the smart metering project, what went wrong, and what it might mean for UK Net Zero goals. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/mr-smart-meter-takes-charge-uk-energy-policy-nick-hunn-ilufe/

For Episode 32, we were joined by Mazen Jamal for an in-depth discussion on the business case for indoor air quality (IAQ). A whole body of scientific research now shows that CO2 levels impact cognitive function. Yet, IAQ often seems like an afterthought for smart building technology projects. Is it just reality that IAQ is lower in the technology “pecking order” than energy management, occupancy analytics, artificial intelligence, fire detection, etc, and therefore doesn't get the same investment? Follow Mazen Jamal on LinkedIn Here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mazenjamal/

For Episode 31, we were joined by Tomás Mac Eoin from Master Systems Integrator (MSI) HereWorks to Discuss their Swift HR Concept. The Swift HR concept envisions a cross-functional team, led by Human Resources (HR), with the agility to quickly respond to, and manage smart building insights. So it becomes a guiding force for integrating human feedback into the data layer of smart buildings systems, thus improving the user experience. SWIFT HR S = Safety W = Workplace I = IT F = Facilities T = Technology H = Human Resources R = Real Estate More on the HereWorks here

For Episode 30, we were joined by Nick Clark and Mike Brooman to discuss Aukett Swanke's recent acquisition of the assets of Vanti. We discussed the reasons behind the acquisition. It's Aukett Swanke's 4th acquisition within a year and we also discussed their plans to improve the delivery of smart building technology on commercial building projects. More on the acquisition here

For Episode 29, we were joined by Brahm Lategan, Smart Building Consultant @ MiX based in London. We dived into the world of Commercial Building Data. Why are data integration problems in commercial buildings so persistent? AND how can we fix them? Brahm introduces Unified Namespace (UNS), an architecture from Industrial Automation, as a possible solution. UNS can create a centralized, non-hierarchical structure for real-time data exchange across IT and OT systems.

For Episode 28, we were joined by Zane Mansha from UK Smart Building Master System Integrator, Vanti (https://vanti.co.uk/). Zane describes himself as a 'Realist Technophile', having a love for technology but grounded in wanting to deliver real-world outcomes. We dig into the benefits of this perspective in the smart building industry. Zane shared his thoughts on the current 'state of technology' in commercial buildings and the issues around translating complex user requirements into smart building technical designs.

For Episode 27, we were joined by Cliff Majersik from the Institute for Market Transformation (https://www.imt.org/), where he helps to shape policy around energy efficiency in buildings. Will standards really drive wide-scale building decarbonization? And what does that mean for smart building technology? Cliff shared his deep knowledge of energy efficiency standards, building ratings and building codes. We discussed Local Law 97 and its impact as a driver of investment in decarbonizing buildings in the US. And how it compares to the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive in the EU.

For Episode 26, we were joined by Stefan Schmidt from Meterz - https://www.meterz.co.uk/ - to Discuss Building Retrofitting and why it's THE Smarter, more Sustainable Choice over New Construction! Why are older buildings being left behind in the smart tech revolution? And what does this mean for the future of smart buildings? Listen Now!

In this Era of ESG Reporting and Focus on Climate Change, how can Organisations Change their Culture to make Sustainability a Habit? In Episode #25 of our Podcast, Prabhu Ramachandran, CEO of Facilio Joins us for an In-Depth Discussion on the Subject!

Recent global events have reminded us again of the importance of accurate intelligence when it comes to security. How should professionals responsible for the safety of commercial buildings think about threat intelligence and use it not just to keep people safe but improve operational efficiency? Lyndsay Close from Intelligence Fusion joins us for an in-depth discussion on the subject! Intelligence Fusion have published a white paper "A Guide to Using Threat Intelligence in the Built Space" which you can download for Free https://www.intelligencefusion.co.uk/insights/resources/whitepapers/a-guide-to-using-threat-intelligence-in-the-built-space/

We sat down with Rob Murchison from Intelligent Buildings & Craig Stevenson from Auros Group for a free-ranging discussion about the power of Retrofit and Existing Buildings! Rob & Craig shared their advice about how & where building owners should start with retrofit projects. We also discussed how realistic Net Zero is for Older buildings and whether the Commercial Real Estate industry will reach their Net Zero Carbon targets by 2050. * The Power of Existing Buildings Book - https://www.amazon.com/Power-Existing-Buildings-Improve-Environmental/dp/164283050X * Show Slides - https://www.slideshare.net/JamesMcHale1/the-carbon-lifestyle-not-a-fad

We sat down with Gabe Fierro, Assistant Professor at the Colorado School of Mines and Co-Founder of the Brick Schema for a free-ranging discussion about how different Metadata Schemas are converging to model buildings! We covered how different metadata schemas like Brick Schema and Project Haystack complement rather than compete with one another. Common misconceptions about Open Metadata Schemas. When to use them? And how to actually use these RDF models in practice! * Brick Schema - https://brickschema.org/ * Project Haystack - https://project-haystack.org/ * RealEstateCore - https://www.realestatecore.io/ * ASHRAE 223P - https://www.energy.gov/eere/buildings...

In Episode #21 of our Podcast, we talk with Justin Kirby about retrofitting commercial buildings for energy efficiency. Why is there a lack of information and guidance on retrofitting commercial real estate? We go in-depth into the subject of retrofit, including how to be more agile with retrofit and what the 5 key areas are that building owners should focus on getting data from before any asset replacement. In our Podcast series “Sh*t You Wish Your Building Did!”, Memoori explores the intersection between technology and commercial real estate through interesting conversations. Don't forget you can now Subscribe to ALL our Podcasts on Soundcloud, iTunes, YouTube and now Spotify!

In Episode #20 of our #Podcast, we talk with Adam Sismey from Playfully about 'The Power of Moments' and why they are so important, as companies struggle to find the right hybrid work balance for their employees. We go in-depth into why Workplace Experience is more than just bean bags and ping pong tables AND how defining moments in the Workplace with create a stronger company culture and improve collaboration! The Power of Moments: Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary Impact https://a.co/d/7yzQe1K

Last month, architectural and interior design services company Aukett Swanke Group (ASG) confirmed the acquisition of smart building technology company Torpedo Factory Group (TFG), in a deal that hints at a new potential trend in the commercial buildings sector. While architects have used M&A to broaden their technological capabilities in the past, few deals bridge the building design-operation divide like this one. In this Podcast, we explore the deal with TFG's CEO Nick Clark and consider the wider impacts of such vertical integration becoming a trend. https://memoori.com/podcast-architect-acquired-smart-building-integrator/

Using ChatGPT to Augment the Experience of Smart Building system users. Instead of naming their dogs, Bitpool has put ChatGPT to good use, connecting it to their API to create their own Chat Bot for Building Data. When the user initiates a chat with their platform the Bitpool API sends all of the visible time series and named data to ChatGPT for analysis and response, the user can then engage in dialogue with ChatGPT to gain more understanding and insights from the data. In our Podcast series “Sh*t You Wish Your Building Did!”, Memoori explores the intersection between technology and commercial real estate through interesting conversations.

What can the Workplace Learn from Retail Experience? Some companies are finding it hard to encourage people back to the Office after the pandemic. They know that they need to offer their employees a better experience than working from home but are struggling to do it. Retail is at the forefront of creating experiences, so what can we learn from retail about creating a better workplace experience and building a stronger culture? We talk to Julia Lindberg from AgentHuset and John Karsberg from Workshop, who share their in-depth knowledge.

What can the Workplace Learn from Retail Experience? Some companies are finding it hard to encourage people back to the Office after the pandemic. They know that they need to offer their employees a better experience than working from home but are struggling to do it. Retail is at the forefront of creating experiences, so what can we learn from retail about creating a better workplace experience and building a stronger culture? We talk to Julia Lindberg from AgentHuset and John Karsberg from Workshop, who share their in-depth knowledge.

In Episode 16 of our Podcast, we talk with Rob Murchison, Co-Founder of Intelligent Buildings. We need to talk about Cyber Security for Commercial Buildings. WHY? Because a growing number of insurers are excluding cyber events from their policies and many building owners could be self insuring but don't even know it. Anyone interested in Finding out More about ensuring that they mitigate the risk of cyber attack against their commercial buildings will find this Podcast interesting! Want to know more about the market for cyber security software in commercial buildings? Click Here - https://memoori.com/portfolio/cyber-s... CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 01:10 Intelligent Buildings LLC 02:16 How would you Describe the Current State of Cyber Security in Commercial Buildings? 09:10 Most of the Industry is probably Self Insuring and doesn't know it. What's going on with Cyber Security Insurance? 12:17 What are you Advising your Clients to do? 13:45: Do building owners need a seperate insurance policy for cyber security cover? 15:32 What is the difference between Passive and Active Network Scanning? 19:30 Does the Smart Building Industry really understand Cyber Security? Is it a 'People' problem? 26:15 Is there One thing you want people to take away from this Podcast?

Does the US General Services Administration Operate the Biggest Portfolio of Smart Buildings in the World? In Episode 15 of our Podcast, we talk with Ana Rawson, Director of Facility Technology and Innovation at the GSA to find out all about their Smart Buildings Program. We talked about the Size and Scale of their Technology Program and the Challenges of Operating such a Large and Diverse Portfolio of Commercial Buildings. For example, How they updated their Building Automation Systems to Enable Communication with the GSAlink Platform. Anyone interested in Finding out More about Delivering Smart Building Technology at Scale across a Diverse Portfolio will find this Podcast interesting!

Only focusing on making new buildings smart will do very little to help us achieve Net Zero by 2050. 80% of the buildings that will exist in 2050 have already been built, and of those, the EU estimates that 75% of them are energy inefficient. Basically, we need to focus on retrofitting our existing building stock! We speak to Ville Ilkkala, CEO of Nobody Engineering about how they are bridging the gap between old building automation systems from the 80s and 90s and new technology, to improve energy efficiency without expensive retrofit projects!

Commercial Buildings are terrible at User Experience. Fact. How do we fix that? Memoori sat down with Kim Feenstra Kuiper, Senior User Researcher at GoodNotes App about the process of designing user-centric software applications and what the building/property industry can learn in order to create a better experience for their users. Kim gives a detailed description of how she collects data points from users and describes methodologies to follow in the design process. Anyone interesting in understanding how we can create better experiences for building users will find this podcast interesting.

Everyone talks about 'Open' in Smart Building Technology, but what is hype and what is reality? Are 'Open APIs' a myth? We sat down with Erik Wallin from Idun Real Estate and RealEstateCore to answer these questions and more! Erik shares his experiences from developing the RealEstateCore Ontology and his thoughts on how and why Open Standards will pave the way towards true Interoperability.

The "Sh*t You Wish Your Building Did!" Podcast sat down with Vishal Punwani, CEO of SoWork, to discuss ALL things Metaverse! How his Metaverse platform, SoWork, creates a Virtual Workplace for Employees and why Companies like Tinder are Jumping on Board. We Discussed lots of Interesting Topics, like why the Metaverse seems to be Gaining Traction Now? How it will Impact Commercial Real Estate in the Future? How you can build an Engaging Workplace for your Team Online?

Memoori Research sat down with the CEO of Passive Logic, Troy Harvey, to Discuss the launch of the Quantum Standard (& Alliance). The Quantum Standard is a physics-based ontology for next-generation smart building control and AI. Quantum is a "true" digital twin: in the sense that it is a complete description of an object's underlying physics and how it interacts with its environment. The Quantum Standard - https://quantumalliance.org PassiveLogic - https://passivelogic.com

Memoori Research sat down with Geoffrey Moore, best selling author and business strategist known for his working including 'Crossing the Chasm: Marketing and Selling Disruptive Products to Mainstream Customers'. We discussed the impact of technology innovation on commercial real estate and strategies that businesses can adopt to manage the disruptive forces of innovation.

Memoori Research sat down with Axis Communications Co-Founder Martin Gren to Discuss 25 years of #IoT innovation, starting with the launch of the first IP Network Video Surveillance Camera back in 1996. We also touched on subjects like Cyber Security and how Steve Wozniak was their first US support call for the Neteye 200 Camera!

Memoori Research talks to Johan Brunius, the CTO of Swedish Startup Myrspoven (https://myrspoven.se). We discuss the application of Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning in Commercial Buildings. What is marketing hype and what isn't! As well as how Myrspoven is using Machine Learning to reduce real estate's carbon footprint of non-renewable kWh by 1%.

Memoori Research talks to Marie-Louise Dahl (https://www.linkedin.com/in/marieloui...) Co-Founder of Lunch.Co (https://www.lunch.co). We discuss the importance of good nutrition in the workplace. How food can improve cognitive ability and help to increase the productivity of employees by 46%!

Memoori Research talks to Elena Malakhatka, PhD Candidate at KTH Live-in-Lab (https://www.liveinlab.kth.se). We discuss the important role that academia plays in driving smart building innovation & how academia interacts with commercial businesses.

Memoori Research talks to Carita Weiss, Head of Payments at Coop Sverige (https://www.coop.se​), one of the biggest retailers in Sweden. Carita discusses their new store initiative 'Scan & Pay' as well as the future of traditional bricks & mortar retail.

Memoori Research talks to Wivian Eidsaunet, VD of Spectrum Arkitekter (https://spectrumarkitekter.com/​​) in Stockholm, Sweden. Wivian shares her vast experience of designing office and hotel spaces & as an interior architect firm, how they use technology and research to inform design.

The Sh*t You Wish Your Building Did Podcast! Episode #2. Memoori Research talks to Bruno Nesser, Technical Co-Ordinator of Hotel With (http://hotelwith.se/en/​) in Stockholm, Sweden. Bruno shares his vast experience of using technology to enhance the guest experience. And we discuss what the industry can do to enhance the workplace experience for employees in offices etc.

The Sh*t You Wish Your Building Did Podcast! Episode #1! Memoori Research talks to Jason Dainter, Founder of the StartUp Co-Working Space "Base10" in Uppsala, Sweden. Jason shares his ideas about fostering collaboration and how he uses technology in the building.

Memoori is joined by Sabine Ehm from Locatee to discuss the "Workplace Leader's Handbook". Being a Corporate Real Estate Manager in 2020 is more difficult than it has ever been. Faced with so much disruption and unprecedented developments, where do Workplace Leaders even begin to find their bearings?

Disruptive Trends Fueled by AI & Camera Edge Analytics. Memoori is joined by Nikolas Fröhle from German Startup company Security and Safety Things for an in-depth discussion into the trends disrupting the Video Surveillance industry; including Artificial Intelligence Software and Edge Analytics on the camera.

Conferencing Devices: The Occupancy Analytics Tool You Didn't Know You Had! Memoori is joined by Richard Bayes, Collaboration Product Manager at Cisco for an in-depth discussion on the advances in video and audio conferencing devices. Cisco has a broad range of devices like the Cisco Webex Desk Pro which not only enhances collaboration but can now sense and understand the workplace environment through the camera, other sensors and AI technology.

Where Things Go Wrong with Smart Buildings! Mike Brooman from Vanti, one of the UK's leading Master Systems Integrators, joins Memoori to share his experience of working on commercial smart building projects; what works and importantly what does not work… and how problems can be avoided.

6 Disruptive Trends in Lighting for the Next Decade. Brad Koerner from Cima joins the Memoori Smart Building Series to discuss the disruptive waves of innovation that will impact Lighting during the next decade.

Dan Ryan from VergeSense joins Memoori to discuss the Practical Strategies and Tactics Companies are Deploying as they Prepare to get back to the Office in a post-COVID-19 World.

The Essential Do's and Don'ts of Working with Real Estate Technology & Data. Lone Rooftop joins Memoori to discuss how companies can avoid being ‘lost in the Smart Building space' and how they can create a roadmap to deliver the best real estate technology.

At this moment, COVID-19 is taking over our personal and working lives. Offices are closed and employees are working from home. Well-being is at the forefront of our minds, so Anne Wernand from Mapiq joins Memoori to discuss their pyramid of workplace well-being.

Our Webinar with Wireless Expert Nick Hunn, Discussing the Growing ‘Hearables' Market. As Competition Increases, aided by the new capabilities of Bluetooth Low Energy Audio, how will Innovation address Voice Assistance & Workplace Integration?

A Q&A Webinar with Anto Budiardjo, Jim Lee from Cimetrics & Steve Fey from Totem Building Cybersecurity discussing BACnet Secure Connect (BACnet/SC) and what lies ahead in 2020 for Building Automation Cybersecurity.

A Q&A Webinar with Truls Löwgren from BrainLit discussing the emerging field of Lighting for Health and Wellbeing. What Impact will Lighting have in Making our Buildings Healthy?

Memoori talks to Erik Wallin from Idun Real Estate discussing “Unlocking Smart Building Potential with the RealEstateCore Ontology”. RealEstateCore is an open source semantic web ontology combined with a business usefulness approach.