Whitecode Consulting’s Gary Akers at Smart Buildings Show

As someone who has devoted nearly 40 years of his life to the built environment and utilities and has a real passion for improving buildability and connectivity, Whitecode Consulting’s Head of Utilities, Gary Akers, will be shining a spotlight on the importance of WiredScore and SmartScore certification at the upcoming Smart Buildings Show.

Taking place on Wednesday 15^th October, the Smart Buildings Show will be held at ExCeL London. Featuring a multitude of speakers, including Gary, the event will focus on the growing importance of smart buildings and the need for the built environment to utilise and implement smart technology, such as building controls and automation, digital infrastructure and energy management systems.

Speaking at 2.45pm, Gary will be revealing what WiredScore and SmartScore certifications are, how to achieve the highest possible ratings, and explaining how achieving these certifications can set buildings apart from the rest while maximising value, reducing costs and enabling a sharper focus on sustainability and futureproofing.

A key theme of the presentation will be how, as a global standard for smart buildings, WiredScore and SmartScore certifications can help property developers and building owners design and built smart, cutting-edge buildings that drive cost efficiency, deliver exceptional user experiences, meet high standards of sustainability and are fully future-ready. Additionally, Gary will emphasise the crucial aspect of regular communication and collaboration between building owners and occupants to ensure the most optimal energy consumption.

While demand for smarter buildings and the ongoing skills gap and economic volatility exacerbate the need for property developers. designers and building owners to embrace new technology, without clearly defined standards, it can be difficult to identify which innovations are actually worthwhile investments. This, as Gary will explain during the talk, is where the importance of WiredScore and SmartScore certifications cannot be understated.

In addition to a wide variety of informative technical briefings and hotly-anticipated panel discussions, the Smart Buildings Show will offer plenty of crucial networking opportunities, with many of the industry’s leaders and decision makers expected to be in attendance.

Excited for the event, Gary was keen to stress the need for the built environment to embrace technology and improve building quality and connectivity through the attainment of certifications. He said: “It’s a distinct honour to have the opportunity to speak at the upcoming Smart Buildings Show in October. Building quality has, quite rightly, gained huge significance in recent years, but there is still much more the industry can do to drive cost efficiency while improving user experiences and wellbeing.

“Innovations in technology and ever-evolving standards and certifications, such as WiredScore and SmartScore, give those in the built environment the ideal chance to do exactly that. But there currently is a lack of awareness across the industry of the importance of these certifications and what attaining these can help building owners, property developers, architects and those working on building projects achieve. Having the opportunity to raise that awareness and increase knowledge and understanding is absolutely crucial.

“Aside from my presentation, the event programme features a range of other informative discussions and technical briefings on a multitude of industry-critical issues – so it’s likely to be a hugely insightful and rewarding event for all attendees. I can’t wait and will see you all there.”

Set over two days, Wednesday 15^th October and Thursday 16^th October, the Smart Building Show brings industry leaders and professionals together to highlight and discuss the latest innovations and the challenges facing the built environment. Anyone interested in attending the event can book their free tickets by clicking here.