How the power of IBOS multiplies our Welcome service
Operating at the intersection between high-quality customer experience and expert energy efficiency, the collaboration between our Welcome and IBOS teams has delivered cumulative savings of £3m for 10 properties.
Across space covering almost 1.5m sq. ft, the interface between the two teams has seen an average energy saving of 23% across the 10 properties managed by Welcome where IBOS is installed – this translates to 10,594,872 kWh saved, enough to power the equivalent of 1,060,000 UK households for one day.
Monika Newton, Partner and Head of Workman’s Welcome service, said:
IBOS has enabled us to enhance our service through technology. Increasingly, we are finding that occupiers are committed to improving the environmental performance of the buildings where their employees are based. For Gen Z employees especially, this is becoming a reason to come into the office, and even a reason to choose an employer.
James Hallworth, Partner and Head of Building Technology at Workman, said:
As the world moves towards more sustainable energy practices, understanding and optimising energy efficiency in buildings is predicted to play a vital role in achieving environmental goals. Owners within our Welcome-managed portfolio are at the vanguard of this shift, with a drive to offer the highest quality office experience to the most selective and forward-thinking occupiers.
See some of our standout achievements, where the power of IBOS has multiplied our Welcome service:
At Anchorage – a landmark waterside building situated in the heart of Salford’s international business quarter – our teams have achieved a 51% reduction in energy consumption, which translates to £293,073 in cost savings to date. The property has recently undergone refurbishment, including infrastructure upgrades with high-speed internet, modern VRF heating and cooling system, all integrated with IBOS technology.
At 100 New Oxford Street – a mixed-use building in central London – we have delivered a 33% reduction in energy consumption, or £507,827 in cost savings to date. The team integrated IBOS into the whole building’s infrastructure, including the Building Management System (BMS), central plant, chillers, boilers, Air Handling Units (AHUs), Low-Temperature Hot Water (LTHW) systems, and extractor fans. A new metering network was installed, incorporating sub-meters connected to the IBOS platform designed for comprehensive energy data collection throughout the entire building. Meanwhile, IBOS wireless indoor air quality sensors were installed, enabling real-time air quality monitoring and immediate response capabilities.
At Republic’s Import Building – office and mixed-use space in East London – our teams have realised a 22% reduction in annual energy consumption, which translates to cost savings of £780,242 to date. Building owner Trilogy said: “To achieve our EPC and Net Zero pathway goals, Trilogy recognises that significant opportunities lay in the optimisation of building controls to ensure equipment is operating efficiently, and at appropriate times. By implementing IBOS, Trilogy continues to maximise efficiencies, aligning to Net Zero interventions within our sustainability strategy.“
We know that today’s occupier is looking for a sense of place and community, so that the offices managed by our Welcome service become buildings that occupiers and their employees want to be in.
This means buildings that benefit from excellent customer service, as well as optimised energy efficiency, attract occupiers who are focused on the overall environment, while providing a richer experience for their employees.