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Helping improve the global standard for smart buildings


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As one of only 24 accredited Wiredscore and Smartscore professionals in the UK, Whitecode’s utilities manager William Auloni underlines the important role these global certifications will play in the construction industry


ustainability and energy efficiency are becoming more prominent in the vernacular of anyone involved in the construction industry, especially with the government


targeting Net Zero by 2050. So, with the need for smarter, more energy efficient and better built buildings gaining momentum as each year passes, contractors, building designers and architects must take advantage of the advancements in technology and expertise to improve building quality and safety.


The global standard for smart buildings,


Wiredscore and Smartscore certifications help property owners and developers build smart buildings that meet high standards of sustainability and drive cost efficiency. The increasing, but not surprising, demand for better built and smarter buildings means the construction industry needs to focus on not only buildability, cybersecurity and sustainability but also occupant wellbeing, telecommunications and connectivity. Taking an in-depth look at all of the above,


Wiredscore and Smartscore certifications provide true clarity on what determines a smart building, full advice and guidance on how to achieve the status and proof of the value it adds to any asset. As the leading standard-bearer for smart buildings, these certifications will assess each building against the outcomes and benefits expected of a smart building before scoring the user stories implemented and assessing the technology, processes and procedures that support their implementation. As a result, the building will be designed and built to meet and exceed the expectations of occupiers and be future-ready to improve user functionality throughout the building’s life cycle.


SMARTSCORE focuses on the holistic smart building experience


Empowering landlords and property developers to design and build cutting-edge smart


A Wireframe energy model helps to improve the energy efficiency and sustainability of a building’s infrastructure


buildings that promote sustainability, future- ready capabilities and cost efficiency while delivering exceptional user experiences, SMARTSCORE’s focus is on integrating building data and systems to enhance the overall occupier experience.


WIREDSCORE establishes the benchmark for cutting edge in- building technology


Unlike Smartscore, that looks at user experience, Wiredscore certifications establish the benchmark for in-building technology by ensuring that the technological infrastructure is up-to-date and able to provide a relevant and resilient environment for modern workplaces. Essentially, its focus is on connectivity and resilience.


Resilient and ready for the years to come


Buildability has gained increasing significance in recent years, so ensuring that any building is robust, future-proof and built to last is essential. Wiredscore and Smartscore certifications will assess how future-proof the building’s technology, procedures and processes are, including the examination of how integrated the building’s systems are and how well they communicate with each other. These certifications will essentially provide an extensive evaluation of a building’s smart capabilities, ensuring the building doesn’t just meet today’s standards but is also prepared for future advancements.


Comply with stringent sustainability and quality standards


With connectivity and telecommunications vital aspects of any building structure, ensuring that these are managed and delivered effectively is imperative. The Wiredscore and Smartscore certifications will make sure that building designers and developers will be provided with all the data and tools they need to ensure exactly that.


Having access to all the tools and data will enable developrs to build state-of- the-art smart buildings that are cost effective, future-ready and sustainables


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The ability to instantly access all relevant tools and data means developers and specifiers will be able to meet the ever-changing demands of occupiers and build cutting-edge smart buildings that are future ready, meet the


incredibly high standards of sustainability and drive cost efficiency. This combines perfectly with the ‘Golden


Thread’ of information, brought in after the Grenfell Tower disaster. Essentially, this means that anyone responsible for the building will have accurate, easily accessible, reliable and up-to-date information. Without it, a duty holder won’t be able to fulfil and demonstrate they are carrying out their legal duties.


Additionally, ensuring that building designers, developers and contractors are provided with all the data and information they need could ensure client trust and increase the likelihood they are retained by the end user in the future.


Attract and retain new occupants


With competition for residential and commercial buildings in major towns and cities getting increasingly fiercer, attracting and retaining occupants is becoming more and more important. By achieving certifications from Wiredscore and Smartscore, building developers and property owners can help to position themselves as sustainability and technology focused.


Subsequently, potential occupants will be


more likely to be attracted to the property and then just as likely to want to stay there long term.


Improve confidence from potential investors


Aside from meeting sustainability and building quality standards, and attracting new occupants, paying close attention to Wiredscore and Smartscore certification can also help housebuilders and building developers to demonstrate to investors and the wider market that the asset is being designed and built with future building and sustainability demands in mind.


Essentially, this means that the more sustainability-focused and better designed the building, the more attractive the property and the developer will be in the future. With sustainability and buildability becoming a major focus for the built environment, building owners, contractors and architects must ensure that developments are technologically forward- thinking and attractive to the next generation of tenants. Wiredscore and Smartscore certifications will help all involved to improve, benchmark, understand and promote a building’s digital infrastructure.


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