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Smart building technology yields measurable ROI.
by Dan Probst
T e world is getting smarter: Smart phones,
smart cars, smart devices, and smart cards
are the new norm. If our buildings don't
become smarter too, they'll fall behind in
today's technology-driven world. Smart
buildings are popping up across the U.S. and
the trend is just beginning: Smart building
investment is expected to triple from $5.5 bil-
lion in 2012 to $18 billion by 2017, according
to T e Op-Ex Advantage, a recent JLL report.
Smart building technology's possibilities
are endless. For example, entire portfolios
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