Introducing the world’s first Intelligent Buildings Index

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Willow is taking part in an industry consortium responsible for launching the world’s first Intelligent Buildings Index. As the built world moves towards digitisation and modernisation there is a growing need for a framework used to assess and rank the relative intelligence of smart buildings across the world.

What is the IB Index?

The International Intelligent Buildings Organisation is leading an industry consortium to create an Intelligent Buildings Index (IB Index). This industry first technology standard uses qualitative and quantitative IB performance measures to rate a building’s relative intelligence. Utilising a state-of-the-art literature review, international stakeholder engagement and calibration against a global spectrum of “smart” buildings, the IB Index offers a technical framework and classification system upon which to support strategy development and decision making.

Why does the world need an IB Index?

  • Owners and Developers will have a technical framework and benchmarks against which to support and make decisions on technological capabilities aligned to building intelligence objectives and project budgets
  • Building and Facility Managers will have a roadmap to reduce operational costs and increase revenue
  • Financial Institutions and Property Valuers are empowered to objectively assess value for technologically intelligent buildings
  • Leasing Agents will be able to share ROI in marketing communication, enabling occupants to make informed decisions about technology enabled benefits within their workspace
  • Contractors and Suppliers will better understand their role and ability to offer value when partnering, procuring and implementing technology solutions to meet their client’s objectives
  • Authorities will have a technology-based rating system that can be used to focus the in creating better outcomes for the community

How will the IB Index be administered?

The International Intelligent Buildings Organisation has been created as a not-for-profit industry sponsored body to develop and administer the IB Index as well as provide education on its use, consultation on its application and ongoing research & development to ensure that the index stays abreast of latest industry and technological advances.

Key Milestones

  • Q3 2019 – The current industry partners to complete the final metrics of the IB Index
  • Q4 2019 – Calibration of building results across buildings in Australia, North America and Europe, as aligned to founding members
  • Q1 2020 – Global standard released

Who is involved in the IB Index Initiative today?

The IB Index initiative is chaired by Dr Michael Easson (EG Funds) with Shen Chiu (Investa) serving as Technical Advisor and Julie Jupp (UTS) as Research Lead. Companies involved in the initiative today are:

The IB Index will be launched globally at Realcomm in Nashville, June 13-14 2019. For more information about IB Index, visit ib-index.org.

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  • Architect: COX and Spowers
  • Developer: Investa
  • Owner/Operator: Investa
  • Engaged by: Investa
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Dale is the Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer at Willow, Australia’s fastest growing provider of smart technology for the built world. With a personal drive to solve complex and real-world problems with technological solutions, Dale leads the technology, product, and innovation at Willow.

In the last two years alone, Dale has led the ideation and implementation of groundbreaking technologies such as the WillowTwin™ Technology Platform, the Marketplace, and the WillowRail Operations to name a few. The technology is now being utilised by the world’s largest real estate owners, including Microsoft, AXA, and Investa Property Group. The common goal being, to make the world more sustainable, connected, intuitive, and innovative.

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Joshua has built a reputation for his strong leadership and innovation with some of the largest and most admired owners of infrastructure and real estate, including the Durst Organisation and Macquarie. He believes in building a global network of strong partners and has spearheaded partnerships with leading organisations such as Microsoft, thyssenkrupp, and Strukton Rail.

He has overseen the development of over $10B of projects through Design and Construction in a senior leadership capacity, and has partnered with preeminent architects, including KPF, Foster & Partners, Perkins Will, and Grimshaw. In Australia, he has worked on major projects with companies including Investa, GPT, Mirvac, Grocon, Brookfield, Multiplex, John Holland, CPB, Pontiac, Star, and NSW Government.

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  • Size/scale:
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  • Contractor: Built
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Mary has spent the last ten years working in architecture, construction technology, and education. She has overseen the construction of designs ranging from 5,000 sf to 1,400 ac. She has worked with leaders in the design industry including KieranTimberlake Architects and Atelier Jean Nouvel. As a manager in the Construction Innovation Studio at the We Company, Mary has worked across the globe and understands the benefit and need for data in the real estate industry.

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Dr. Michael Easson, AM FRICS FAICD

Director and Co-Founder

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In addition to his role with Willow, Adam is the CEO and Co-founder of EG Funds Management, where he has led and supervised over USD 1.8 billion in commercial property investment and development for over 20 years.

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Lee Fogarty

Principal & Head of Pre-Contracts

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Lee has been involved in a large number of projects from design phase into construction and operation. He knows how to harness the latest technologies to build buildings in the virtual world creating streamlined documentation that facilitates more cost and time efficient projects.

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Shaun Klann

President, Global Head of Real Estate

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