Issue #72: Unlocking ROI with Smart Building Technology
FM:Systems
Empowering organizations to reimagine and transform their workplace experience for employees.
As organizations face mounting pressure to reduce operational costs and meet sustainability goals, smart building technology is emerging as a strategic differentiator. The latest Forrester Total Economic Impact™ (TEI) study reveals how Johnson Controls’ OpenBlue platform delivers measurable business value—showing a 155% ROI over three years.
In this issue, we explore how OpenBlue is helping companies transform their real estate portfolios, reduce energy consumption, and create more productive, people-centric workplaces.
📊 What to Read
📘 Total Economic Impact™ Study of OpenBlue Explore how organizations achieved:
- Energy savings of up to 10%
- 67% reduction in chiller maintenance costs
- 21.9% real estate savings
- 7% rental premiums on smart-certified buildings This study provides a framework to evaluate the financial impact of OpenBlue and FM:Systems solutions.
📘 Smart Building ROI: What the Numbers Say Learn how OpenBlue helps organizations meet shareholder demands, reduce carbon emissions, and optimize space utilization.
🎥 What to Watch
Smart Buildings in Action: Real-World ROI See how real estate leaders are using OpenBlue to drive innovation, sustainability, and financial performance.
🎧 What to Listen to
Podcast: Building the Blueprint for Smarter Facilities In this episode of the Hybrid Hangout podcast, Jennifer Heath and Brian Haines reflect on key takeaways from the recent Building Insights User Conference in Scottsdale, including the exciting rebrand of FM:Systems under the OpenBlue umbrella.
📅 What to Attend
🗓️ July 31 | 1:00PM-2:00PM ET In this webinar, discover how Workplace Strategy as a Service empowers organizations to optimize hybrid work, real estate, and employee experience through agile, data-driven planning.
💡 Did You Know?
OpenBlue delivered up to 155% ROI and streamlined the building management processes for the composite organization. according to the Forrester TEI study.