Breaking Down Data Silos: Smarter, More Profitable Properties Through Digitization

<p class="tldr"><strong>TL;DR:</strong> Bill Douglas sits down with Jan Huisman of Schneider Electric on why digitizing the built environment isn't optional anymore: how breaking down legacy data silos unlocks smarter, more profitable, more resilient CRE properties — and what the discipline looks like at scale.</p><p>Welcome back to Peak Property Performance, where we explore the evolving landscape of commercial real estate and how to make your properties more resilient, efficient, and future-ready. In this episode, co-host Bill Douglas sits down with Jan Huisman from Schneider Electric, a thought leader at the forefront of digital transformation in the built environment.</p><p>Together, they dive into the critical themes shaping real estate today, digitization, electrification, and data ownership - with a special focus on the lessons U.S. owners can take from Europe’s experience. The conversation covers everything from the often-overlooked architecture of building management systems, the challenge of integrating siloed data, and the growing importance of electrification amidst grid capacity constraints.</p><p>You’ll also hear valuable insights on why sustainability and profitability can, and should go hand in hand, practical steps for beginning your property’s digital journey without a full overhaul, and how change management shapes successful adoption of new technology. Whether you’re a seasoned owner or a property manager looking to future-proof your assets, this episode is packed with actionable advice and global perspectives.</p><p>Tune in for a forward-thinking discussion that will get you rethinking what it means to build smart, sustainable, and profitable properties in today’s world.</p><p>Guest on the show: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janhuismangoingdigitaltogether/</p><p><br></p>