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Unlock up to ~7% rental premium growth

When tenant experience meets owner value, the result is smarter spaces that command higher returns.

Smart building technology adoption is growing rapidly in commercial real estate, and in today’s hybrid work environment, tenant expectations for what an ideal space should be are keeping pace. Choosing the right building technology partner, who can also reliably install and service building solutions, is crucial to staying ahead of the competition and keeping your top tenants. 

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Why smart building decisions matter more than ever

The market forces and trends impacting your commercial building portfolio are evolving fast. Understanding these shifts is key to making informed decisions that protect asset value, improve performance, and meet rising tenant expectations.

Drop off in occupancy rates and lease sizes
Hybrid work and tenants leaning toward smaller but premium spaces.
Evolving tenant workspace expectations
Evolving tenant workspace expectations
Increasing number of ESG regulations
Stricter regulations demanding more sustainable practices with implications for buildings
Increasing energy prices and declining profitability
Operational pressures for energy efficiency, source diversification and meaningful cost reduction.
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Achieve up to ~7% rental premium growth and 155% ROI while boosting your building’s competitiveness

Streamline building management to drive efficiency, deliver premium services and maximize returns

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Next generation energy performance

Significantly reduce annual energy costs by up to 30% while supporting ESG goals

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Optimized occupant experience

Deliver best-in-class facilities for occupant well-being and productivity while achieving >20% savings from optimal space utilization

 

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Compliance with latest and emerging building regulations

Stay aligned with evolving regulations on sustainability requirements

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Seamless safety and security

Transform your security from an expense to a source of competitive advantage

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Partnering for performance across the building lifecycle

Johnson Controls delivers smart building solutions that improve energy efficiency, reduce operational costs, enhance tenant experience, and support rent premium growth. These outcomes translate directly into stronger ROI and long-term value for commercial building owners. From design to optimization, we partner with you across the entire building lifecycle to deliver results that matter. Ready to explore what smarter building performance could mean for your portfolio?

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You know something needs to change when rental premiums stagnate

Tap into our deep expertise, unparalleled building technology, and a lifecycle-based approach to modernize your building with confidence. We help buildings of all ages unlock performance boosts through retrofits that improve comfort, safety, and sustainability.

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Solutions that unlock performance across your commercial properties

Johnson Controls not only manufactures, installs and services the latest building solutions for HVAC, fire, security and controls systems but also provides the smart technologies that transform your building to keep you ahead of the curve. Whether you are starting a new project or looking to get more out of your existing portfolio – see where you can take your building to the next level with the right equipment and data.

Efficient heating and cooling

Advanced control and monitoring

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Digital services

Multilayer security

Life safety solutions

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From return to retention – is your building ready?

As many tenants transition back to a five-day office week, it’s more important than ever for building owners to invest in solutions that support a modern workplace. Smart technologies that foster engagement and productivity can help attract and retain high-value tenants, while also driving long-term asset performance.

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Turning building data into business impact

What happens when a smart buildings software unifies live building data to drive real business outcomes?

The numbers speak for themselves: findings show OpenBlue boosts asset and shareholder value for commercial real estate companies by delivering rental premiums of up to 7%. How? Download the Forrester Consulting OpenBlue Total Economic Impact Study to learn more.

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Commercial real estate case studies

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100 Skyring Terrace – Brisbane Australia​​
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Johnson Controls AI-enhanced OpenBlue Platform Cuts Microsoft's Beijing Campus Energy Footprint

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