Consulting.
Construction must think in IT terms and IT must understand construction – with this approach, we accompany you through all phases of your smart building project with a proven process.
How we work.
With our digitalization transformation package, we support you through all phases of your smart building project – from analysis and strategy to planning and operation. Our approach is always user-centric, tailored to each project and solution-oriented.
Overview of Consulting Phases.
Phase 0: Understanding & needs analysis
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Understanding smart building and jointly developing requirements
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Derivation of demand from user and usage perspective
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Defining challenges, needs, and goals
Phase 3: Development & implementation
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Development and elaboration of the use cases
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Development of the building infrastructure concept and integration of the data
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Consulting and support in the selection and integration of solutions from different providers
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Digital twin integration and integration platform
Phase 1: Strategy & readiness check
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Development of a tailored digital strategy for the property or portfolio
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Analysis of the building portfolio and existing infrastructure
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Digital building strategy for further implementation (SB.One strategy canvas)
Phase 4: Usage &
operation & optimization
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Digital twin maintenance and operational optimization
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Analysis and optimization of data or usage analyses
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End-to-end review of challenges, needs, and goals to ensure strategy implementation
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Optimization and iteration of the digital building strategy
Phase 2: Concept & planning
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Conception and ideation of different smart building use cases
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Smart building concept and requirements (IT + construction)
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Coordination with the various trades involved in the planning
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IT ecosystem concept and map
Our phases in detail.
Phase 0 – Smart building understanding & needs analysis
In this initial phase, we will jointly create a clear understanding of the topic of smart buildings. We will analyze the requirements from the perspective of the users and the planned use, and derive concrete needs from this.
The aim is to identify key challenges, needs and goals early on – as a sound basis for all further planning steps.
Construction phase: HOAI LP0 needs assessment
Methods: e.g. sprint week, requirements workshop, user interviews, surveys, data analysis, desk research, ideation
Phase 1 – Strategy & readiness check
Together, we develop a customized digital strategy for your building or portfolio. To do this, we analyze the current state of the existing infrastructure and assess the digital starting point.
The goal is to formulate a clear Smart Building strategy that will serve as the basis for the next implementation steps.
Construction phase: HOAI LP0 – needs assessment to LP1 – basic evaluation
Methods: e.g. Sprint week, strategy workshop, site visit, readiness check, data analysis, ecosystem high level, strategy canvas
Phase 2 – Concept & planning
We develop concrete smart building use cases and translate them into a holistic concept. In doing so, we jointly define the requirements for construction and IT.
The concept will be coordinated with all relevant specialist planners. In addition, an IT ecosystem with a clear structure and system map will be created – serving as a binding framework for further planning.
Construction phase: HOAI LP2 – preliminary planning to LP3 – design planning
Methods: e.g. user interviews via use case, ecosystem big picture, IT and construction requirements, interface concept, sensor types, data interfaces, requirements use cases.
Phase 3 – Development & implementation
In this phase, the defined use cases are elaborated in detail – if necessary, also as initial functional prototypes (MVPs). We develop the infrastructure concept for the building and integrate the relevant data sources. Furthermore, we advise and support the selection of suitable solutions and providers – including tenders and award processes. Finally, we assist with the integration of the digital twin and data platform into the technical system landscape.
Construction phase: HOAI LP3 – design planning to LP8 – site supervision
Methods: e.g. prototyping, PoC + MVPs, tendering, interface integration, vendor support, tender support, data interface integration and planning, budget planning and check-up, customized development
Phase 4: Usage, operation & optimization
After the project launch, we monitor the operation of the smart building and support ongoing optimization. The digital twin is maintained and further developed, operational data is analyzed, and potential improvements are identified. In an end-to-end review, we verify whether the defined goals, needs, and strategies have been implemented – and adjust the digital building strategy accordingly, if necessary.
Construction phase: HOAI LP9 – project management
Methods: e.g. integration and implementation, quality assurance, data management consulting, digital twin integration, customized development platform
We ensure that your building meets the most modern standards.
