We live in a society increasingly fixated on data. From obsessing over our daily step count on our smart watches, to beadily watching our bills rise on our energy meters, many of the decisions we take every day are informed by live information.

With this comes clear opportunities and potential benefits, both for the built environment sector and for society more widely. On a human level, we are nudged to act in certain ways because we can directly measure the impact that our actions have. This can be especially important when it comes to reducing our carbon emissions or making healthier and more sustainable choices. 

On a practical level, real-time access to data fosters efficiency and productivity, allowing us to make in-the-moment decisions and identify potential issues earlier.