--- title: Smart Building Guide (Erik Ubels) description: The Smart Building Guide. How to Enhance the Value of Your Existing Buildings --- [![SpaceWell](https://get.spacewell.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/SpaceWell_May2024/images/spacewell-logo-dark.png?width=500&height=2000&name=spacewell-logo-dark.png "SpaceWell")](https://get.spacewell.com/?hsLang=en) #### The Smart Building Guide # How to Upgrade the Value of Your Existing Buildings ##### Co-authored by Erik Ubels; Former CIO Deloitte Discover how smart buildings can drive efficiency, sustainability and user satisfaction. This guide provides actionable insights into optimising energy management, space utilisation and employee well-being. Learn how to enhance your building’s value and stay ahead in the evolving landscape of facility management. Start your journey to smarter building operations today. ![energy savings](https://get.spacewell.com/hubfs/energy%20savings-1.png) ##### Improve energy efficiency and cost savings ![Space optimization](https://get.spacewell.com/hubfs/Space%20optimization-1.png) ##### Maximise space usage and flexibility ![employee wellbeing-1](https://get.spacewell.com/hubfs/employee%20wellbeing-1.png) ##### Boost employee well-being and productivity ![esg goals-1](https://get.spacewell.com/hubfs/esg%20goals-1.png) ##### Meet sustainability and ESG goals easily 300+ Facility managers & Sustainability managers found this Guide insightful. ![Smart Buildings Guide Erik Ubels EN](https://get.spacewell.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Smart%20Buildings%20Guide%20Erik%20Ubels%20EN.png?width=900&height=300&name=Smart%20Buildings%20Guide%20Erik%20Ubels%20EN.png)   Key insights from leading companies such as: ![Accenture](https://get.spacewell.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SpaceWell_May2024/images/accenture.png?width=125&height=33&name=accenture.png "Accenture") ![Danone](https://get.spacewell.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SpaceWell_May2024/images/danone-1.png?width=125&height=40&name=danone-1.png "Danone") ![Facilicom](https://get.spacewell.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SpaceWell_May2024/images/facilicom.png?width=125&height=24&name=facilicom.png "Facilicom") ![Mercedec-Benz](https://get.spacewell.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SpaceWell_May2024/images/merc-benz.png?width=125&height=32&name=merc-benz.png "Mercedec-Benz") ![Ziggo](https://get.spacewell.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SpaceWell_May2024/images/ziggo.png?width=125&height=43&name=ziggo.png "Ziggo") ![QPark](https://get.spacewell.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SpaceWell_May2024/images/qpark.png?width=125&height=49&name=qpark.png "QPark") ![Merck](https://get.spacewell.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SpaceWell_May2024/images/merck.png?width=125&height=36&name=merck.png "Merck") #### The Future of Building Management ## Discover how smart technology transforms building management Smart buildings go beyond energy efficiency to create environments that optimise user comfort, improve productivity and support long-term sustainability. By integrating systems that monitor everything from energy usage to space occupancy, smart buildings provide real-time insights that lead to better decision-making. This guide outlines the technologies driving this revolution and how they can help you reduce operational costs, meet ESG requirements and create healthier work environments. Unlock the full potential of your facilities with smart technology solutions today. ![energy management](https://get.spacewell.com/hs-fs/hubfs/energy%20management.png?width=500&height=500&name=energy%20management.png) #### Energy Optimisation Reduce costs and carbon footprint with smart energy management. ![space efficiency](https://get.spacewell.com/hs-fs/hubfs/space%20efficiency.png?width=500&height=500&name=space%20efficiency.png) #### Space Efficiency Adapt spaces for modern work styles and save on real estate. ![Personalised](https://get.spacewell.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Personalised.png?width=500&height=500&name=Personalised.png) #### Enhanced Comfort Provide better working conditions through personalised climate control. ![productivity](https://get.spacewell.com/hs-fs/hubfs/productivity.png?width=500&height=500&name=productivity.png) #### Productivity Boost Foster a collaborative and productive environment for employees. More insights Download Report ## What our readers are saying Satisfied customers about how our insights have transformed their approach to facility management.  *“I was surprised by the low occupancy rate while the perception was that we didn’t have enough space. Sensor-based space monitoring demonstrated incorrect use of the flex workplace, rather than a lack of space.”* ##### [Sam Dils](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-dils-84129024/) Facilities Associate Manager and Health and Safety Lead, 
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