Using AI models to predict thermal inertia in a building, the WiseBMS solution developed by a VINCI Energies business unit enables savings of up to 40% on heating and climate control. In the face of climate change, increasing electricity costs and regulatory constraints, the need to manage tertiary property assets with a focus on energy […]
According to the International Energy Agency, data centres consume between 2% and 3% of electricity worldwide and are multiplying in every region. This booming growth poses a number of technical, technological, regulatory and security challenges. The number of data centres worldwide is constantly increasing, and this momentum is set to continue with the rapid growth […]
The circular economy is increasingly part of the economic conversation and is inspiring numerous initiatives. But it needs to be more convincing if it is to enter the mainstream. To explain and convince is the credo of Nicolas Dumas, Environmental Project Manager at VINCI Energies Building Solutions and Valentine Salomon, Innovation Market Manager at Actemium. […]
At the intersection of environmental, social and academic issues, the European schools market is undergoing a radical transformation for growth, including the renovation of building assets. There are obstacles, but also real levers for acceleration. VINCI Energies Building Solutions is championing an integrated global partnership approach. The educational establishments sector in Europe is undergoing a […]
In the new Learning & Innovation Center at the Université Libre and Vrije Universiteit Brussel in Brussels, the focus is on educational innovation, thanks to state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment designed by Axians. Opened on 14 May 2025 at the heart of the campus shared by the Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB) and the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), […]
In Brussels, the former Beobank headquarters is transforming into a school campus and community centre. Cegelec HVAC is providing innovative and sustainable HVAC solutions, offering comfort, energy performance and timely installation. The former Beobank headquarters in the Ixelles municipality of Brussels is learning to live a second life. With over 7,000 sq. metres of outdoor space and […]
In Belgium, AG Real Estate, BNP Paribas Fortis and the Flemish government have joined forces to transform the educational landscape with 182 construction and renovation projects. And Cegelec HVAC is providing its technical expertise. Launched under a public-private partnership (PPP), the Scholen van Morgen [lit. Schools of Tomorrow] programme is designed to meet the urgent […]
Alongside self-consumption, energy storage promises to help stabilise electricity networks and mitigate the intermittent nature of renewable energies.
The internet of Things has progressed from vague technological promise to a point where its real-world applications are proving instrumental in reinventing industrial activity and enhancing competitiveness. The Internet of Things (IoT) market is expected to reach US$1,100 billion in value this year, with more than 27 billion connected devices globally. These figures reflect not […]
