Commercial buildings are often plagued by hidden energy costs due to inefficient operations, outdated systems, and unpredictable occupancy patterns. Studies show that on average, up to 30% of energy in commercial properties is wasted—an inefficiency that can quickly erode profits. As real estate managers search for sustainable solutions, AI-driven technology has emerged as a game-changer. Solutions like R8 Jenny are specifically designed to detect inefficiencies, optimize energy consumption, and provide real-time adjustments, driving energy savings on average more than 20%.
Table of ContentsThe Challenge: Unseen Inefficiencies and High CostsWhy AI is the Optimal Solution for Energy ManagementOptimizing Operations with Real-Time DataHow R8 Jenny Delivers on average more than 20% Energy
Our CFO Imre-Gustav Vellamaa wrote about the technical teams role in new era and how our premium product, the R8 Digital Operator, can help those teams to be heroes of Real Estate. Full story link can be found down, story published in Bonnier Business Forum in October 1st, 2021.There is no doubt that wellbeing and satisfaction of tenants, visitors and employees are one of the most important factors if speaking about real estate business. All the people would just escape from buildings without feeling good there. And this way the buildings would not bring you any joy for investors, owners, architects etc.Technical teams and -managers have the most important role in securing wellbeing of all the people in commercial buildings. There are several strong challenges to win for achieving all the
Builtworld - the leading Event Platform of the Construction and Real Estate Industry in cooperation with PriceWaterhouseCoopers has presented the first-ever "Tech for IMPACT" Map – ESG for the Built World and we are very proud about the fact that R8 Digital Operator was also chosen among the TOP100!100 leading ESG technology companies. Covering the built world lifecycle: climate analytics and risk research, sustainable building, asset management, ESG reporting and smart cities. All 100 companies are active in Europe and pursue the goal to achieve the greatest positive impact. Impact-oriented investments are already established internationally, however the impact sector is still nascent in the real estate, construction, infrastructure and smart city ecosystems. The new Tech for IMPACT Map b
Mark October 7th on your calendar, because our investment partner and advisor Kristo Peerna is participating the round table of the annual RE Management Conference organized by Äripäev (Estonian Business Daily) in Tallinn, Estonia."Concerns and solutions in launching new technologies in CRE" was, is and probably will be an important issue to discuss. NB! The event is organized in Estonian.More information about the programme is available here, click!
Reserve already this week's Wednesday or Thursday (6-7th October) to meet us in the UK's biggest real estate event called "Smart Buildings Show 2021"!Our CEO Siim Täkker and the UK Area Manager Trevor Miles are glad to meet You in our stand E49. And what's more, Siim Täkker steps our in session called "How AI-based solution can save energy and increase indoor comfort at the same time in commercial buildings".Look more from Smart Buildings Show homepage, click here >>>
It's another day and once again a great one, as there are clear proof that our main product, the R8 Digital Operator has gained attention both, worldwide and now also in Estonia!The eighteenth Tallinn Entrepreneurship Day, called "Waves of Change", held a awarding ceremony yesterday evening, and R8 Technologies was chosen the best in a category called "Future Tehcnology". We are once again proud and happy to be the center of the attention by Tallinn City Office.Background of event can be read here - click!
R8tech CFO Imre-Gustav Vellamaa presenting the award with other nominees in Future Tehcnology category (second from left)
This year European Tech Rocketship Awards received an impressive 630 entries from 30 countries across Europe and Israel. The bests were selected among 8 categories and we are delighted that R8 Technologies won the Great Tech for Change category!And even more than this acknowledgement we are proud being selected as a Rocketship Awards Grand Finale Bronze winner.You can find more information about us and other winners form fresh in-flight magazine of British Airways!Have a look of the Grand Finale also via video (our story starts from 30min from the beginning):
In collaboration with PropTech Norway, PropTech Sweden, & PropTech Finland, we present 60+ Nordic start-ups & scale-ups representing the best in Nordic Proptech innovation.Altogether 60+ Nordic start-ups & scale-ups are presented, representing the best in Nordic Proptech innovation. The companies were nominated across five tracks: Sustainable & Healthy Buildings, Space-as-a-service, ConTech, Real Estate FinTech, and Property Management.We are glad to share that R8 Technologies has been selected as a nominee in Sustainable & Healthy Buildings category! List with all nominees and additional information can be found here - click! >>>
We are delighted and excited to be chosen to the TOP3 in Future Technology category award! The annual award is a part Tallinn Entrepreneurship Day and the winners are announced already on 30th September.Altogether over 100 participants applied to contest and in our category we have two strong competitors Ericsson Estonia and PowerUp Fuel Cells.More information available here >>
R8tech have made the @Cleantech Group 2021 #50toWatch list! We were selected into TOP50 among 859 companies from 19 countries.It is vivid recognition for our efforts to take action on the climate crisis and deliver solutions for a netzero future."Beside our everyday (business) challenges we need to see and follow a big picture - our planet. There is no planet B for us thus the more KPIs every new solution can cover the more beneficial it is for the whole community. We - R8tech - have a strong solution for that," said Siim Täkker, CEO R8tech."More than ever, we need ambitious innovators to challenge the status quo, lead us to a more sustainable economy and solve some of the most pressing challenges the world faces," said Jules Besnainou, Director Cleantech Group.Find us on the list and meet
Now offices worldwide are reopening - after employees have been working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic - organizations face the challenge of organizing a safe return. How can you balance the scale between abiding by social distancing restrictions and staff requests for a quiet office and team interaction?We have spoken to several clients and dug into various reports. The desire to return to the office is high. Yet, on the other hand, staff members have their concerns. What if too many people come to the office? Has the climate control system been maintained? What about the ventilation in our old building? How many team members can book the board room for a meeting? The answers to many of these questions depend on your situation, e.g., organization size, staff requirements, building
