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Smart Building Technologies

How technology is making buildings more efficient, comfortable and connected. Delegates learn what smart building systems do and how to plan for them.

What you will be able to do

  • Explain what makes a building smart
  • Describe the main smart building systems
  • Assess the benefits and costs of smart technology
  • Use building data to improve performance
  • Plan a smart building upgrade
  • Address security and privacy in connected buildings

Course outline

  1. 01What a smart building is
  2. 02Building management and control systems
  3. 03Sensors, data and the connected building
  4. 04Energy efficiency and comfort
  5. 05Access, safety and security systems
  6. 06Using building data and analytics
  7. 07Planning a smart upgrade
  8. 08Cost, benefit and payback
  9. 09Cybersecurity and privacy
  10. 10Case study: a smart building

Who should attend

Facilities and building managers, engineers, developers and property professionals.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 19 Aug 2026Harare3US$1,500
24 to 26 Aug 2026Kampala3US$1,500
31 Aug to 2 Sep 2026Dar es Salaam3US$1,500
7 to 9 Sep 2026Pretoria3R13,000
14 to 16 Sep 2026Cape Town3R13,000
28 to 30 Sep 2026Online3US$900
5 to 7 Oct 2026Mozambique3US$1,500
12 to 14 Oct 2026Cairo3US$1,500
19 to 21 Oct 2026Accra3US$1,500
26 to 28 Oct 2026Lusaka3US$1,500
2 to 4 Nov 2026Kigali3US$1,500
9 to 11 Nov 2026Nairobi3US$1,500
16 to 18 Nov 2026Durban3R13,000
23 to 25 Nov 2026Johannesburg3R13,000
7 to 9 Dec 2026Mauritius3US$1,500
14 to 16 Dec 2026Dubai3US$1,500
21 to 23 Dec 2026Lagos3US$1,500

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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