--- title: "Poll Results: The Value Smart Buildings bring Occupants, Operators and Owners" description: Recently, we hosted a webinar with industry experts from Yorkland Controls, DB Engineering and Multiplex. 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[What makes a Building Smart, 2. The value a Digital Twin provides over a Smart Building](https://blog.thoughtwire.com/value-of-smart-buildings-part-1) and 3. [Why having Insights on your Building is so important.](https://blog.thoughtwire.com/value-of-smart-buildings-part-2) Our attendees consisted of Corporate Real Estate leaders; Corporate Facilities / Operations leaders; Technology / Innovation leaders and Tenants / Occupiers. Below are some isights that our attendees highlighted on the value of [Smart Building Technology. ](https://info.thoughtwire.com/why-smart-building-technology-is-changing-the-landscape-of-commercial-real-estate-cre) ### **Theme 1 - What makes a Building Smart?** #### **Have you engaged with a consulting firm to assist you in your digital enablement journey?** - Yes (59%)![](https://blog.thoughtwire.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-1.png?width=195&name=image-png-1.png) - No (41%) #### **What [technology investments](https://blog.thoughtwire.com/why-invest-in-smart-building-software-now) are you prioritizing as a result of the pandemic? ** - [Digital Twin](https://info.thoughtwire.com/what-is-digital-twin-technology) (34%)![](https://blog.thoughtwire.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-2.png?width=300&name=image-png-2.png) - Environmental Health and Safety Platforms (52%) - Intelligent Cleaning (24%) - Occupancy/Density Sensors (55%) - Contactless User Experience (48%) #### **How closely are you working with MSI on your [Smart Building Project](https://info.thoughtwire.com/form-slam-dunk-pilot-project-ebook)? ** - Very Closely (28%)![](https://blog.thoughtwire.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-3.png?width=300&name=image-png-3.png) - Closely (21%) - Not That Closely (24%) - Not at All (28%) [Digital Twins](https://blog.thoughtwire.com/what-is-a-smart-building-digital-twin) pave the way for significant improvements in how we monitor and manage building operations and present a number of use cases that are beneficial in the context of [COVID-19](https://blog.thoughtwire.com/how-covid-19-will-change-the-way-we-work-in-the-future). According to a recent [report published by Accenture](https://www.accenture.com/gb-en/about/company/coronavirus-intelligent-workplace): "The ability to manage a building through a [Digital Twin](https://blog.thoughtwire.com/why-are-companies-implementing-digital-twins) helps reduce the number of people required in the office, making it safer for those who need to be there. Facilities team members, for example, are able to monitor HVAC, electrical and mechanical equipment remotely, with the option to schedule physical on-site visits if required." ### **Theme 2 - What value does a Digital Twin provide over a Smart Building?** #### **Do you believe your current building data is being used effectively?** - Yes (11%)![](https://blog.thoughtwire.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-4.png?width=195&name=image-png-4.png) - No (89%) #### **What are your greatest challenges with your current data strategy?** - Data integrity (38%)![](https://blog.thoughtwire.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Oct-26-2020-01-34-18-99-PM.png?width=300&name=image-png-Oct-26-2020-01-34-18-99-PM.png) - Gaps due to data silos (38%) - Proper tools to analyze the data (41%) - Ability to operationalize the data in real-time (51%) This really summarizes that many feel the data being collected isn’t being used effectively to help drive valuable realtime outcomes to support the management and operation of the building. With the proper tools and [technology](https://www.thoughtwire.com/technology/) in place, the building can overcome these challenges within the current data strategy. One place where [Digital Twin Technology](https://www.thoughtwire.com/technology/digital-twin/) has a big impact at the organizational level is in commercial real estate buildings, and smart offices. [Digital Twins](https://www.thoughtwire.com/about-digital-twin-technology/) allow building operators to bring together previously unconnected systems—from security to HVAC to wayfinding systems—to building automation, building energy management, gain new insights, optimize workflows, and monitor processes remotely. ### **Theme 3 - Why is having insights into your entire building so valuable?** #### **What use cases are a top priority for a safe return to work?** Contactless entry and exit (46%)![](https://blog.thoughtwire.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Oct-26-2020-01-38-47-98-PM.png?width=300&name=image-png-Oct-26-2020-01-38-47-98-PM.png) Occupancy density (82%) Intelligent Cleaning (46%) Desk booking (23%) Air quality (62%) [Indoor Wayfinding](https://blog.thoughtwire.com/making-venues-safer-and-more-efficient-with-smart-building-technology) (18%) These results show what the top [concerns are for returning to work](https://blog.thoughtwire.com/how-covid-19-will-change-the-way-we-work-in-the-future). Physical distancing and proper air quality are major components of reducing the spread of viruses within a workplace along with touchless entry/exit and high quality cleaning of the space. [A Gartner survey](https://www.gartner.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2020-16-16-gartner-survey-reveals-what-legal-leaders-require-before-employees-can-return-to-the-workplace) of legal leaders showed almost all (95%) will require social distancing arrangements to be in place before they ask employees to[return to the workplace](https://info.thoughtwire.com/en/fp-preparing-your-building-for-wellness-a-step-by-step-guide). Brian Lee, Managing Vice President in the [Gartner](https://info.thoughtwire.com/gartner-mentions) Legal and Compliance practice. “In most cases, however, things will look very different for employees, and employers will need to make significant changes to workspace planning and acquire new resources such as PPE.” [![ThoughtWire Image- Preparing Your Building For Wellness Guide ](https://blog.thoughtwire.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ThoughtWire%20Image-%20Preparing%20Your%20Building%20For%20Wellness%20Guide%20.jpg?width=150&name=ThoughtWire%20Image-%20Preparing%20Your%20Building%20For%20Wellness%20Guide%20.jpg)](https://info.thoughtwire.com/en/fp-preparing-your-building-for-wellness-a-step-by-step-guide)There has been a lot of conversation around what the [return to work](https://blog.thoughtwire.com/how-covid-19-will-change-the-way-we-work-in-the-future?hsLang=en) will look like. 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