Back to basics: What is a smart building? | Buildings Of The Future Podcast

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Episode summary introduction:

In my second episode I’m joined by Jules Barker, Global Director of Product at WiredScore, where we will be going back to basics, discussing what makes a building smart and why we need to have a certification for our smart buildings. Jules will also introduce WiredScore, a global certification organization which recently launched their SmartScore certification that looks to identify best in class smart buildings that deliver, an exceptional user experience, drive cost efficiency, meet high standards of sustainability and are fully future-proof.

Guest:

Jules Barker, Director, WiredScore – Jules Barker is Global Director of Product at WiredScore, responsible for the creation, delivery and evolution of all products and associated services, including the WiredScore digital connectivity certification and SmartScore.

Jules joined WiredScore in 2020 from British Land, a UK based developer and landlord. There he led the Smart Places team, responsible for developing the company’s strategy for using technology to create outstanding places, and then devising and delivering products to make this a reality. Jules’ background is in business strategy working at Bain and Co and BP. He started his career in the British Army where he commanded tanks and skied quite a lot, and has also worked as a postman, a binman and a juice innovator.

Jules is fascinated by the changes technology is driving across the world and is a great believer that tech can change our world for the better, if we manage not to destroy ourselves with it first.

Connect with Jules: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jules-barker/

Host:

Kas Mohammed – Kas has been with Schneider Electric for over a decade now, taking up the role of Vice President of Digital Energy, UK&I in March of 2020. Prior to joining Schneider he attended the University of Derby, where he received a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Psychology. At the start of his Schneider career, Kas worked in sales, before becoming BEMS Product and Marketing Director. Most recently, he worked for two years as the Midlands Regional Director.

Connect with Kas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kas-mohammed-52aab960/

Additional Resources:

· The Schneider Electric buildings of the future webpage - The building industry is changing, don't get left behind: https://www.se.com/uk/en/work/campaign/buildings-of-the-future/#

· WiredScore webpage – The Future is Smart – Read their whitepaper: https://wiredscore.com/certify-a-building/smartscore/smart-buildings-white-paper-smartscore/

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