26 I ICT TODAY
For new construction—whether residential, office, or commercial—there is an almost universal expectation
for smart buildings equipped with the latest and greatest technology-based solutions. But what about existing
spaces? As the move toward more efficiency grows, the electrification of buildings has been on the rise.
Many older buildings are now ripe to renovate or repurpose due to a number of important interrelated
factors, opening new and exciting opportunities for ICT professionals.
By Craig Robinson, RCDD
SMART INTEGRATED ICT LABELING
WHEN MODERNIZING, UPGRADING,
AND REPURPOSING EXISTING SPACE