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Knowledge about smart sustainability.

Explanations of labels, smart systems and energy saving in real estate, in plain language.

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Blog 27 October 2026 · 3 min read What does an IT-Label cost? How the price is built up A pre-inspection costs from €750 excl. VAT. The price of an IT-Label audit depends on your building. How the price is built up, and how to keep it low.

Article 22 October 2026 · 4 min read Buying commercial property? 6 digital risks to know first When buying commercial property, the digital infrastructure and smart systems often fall through the cracks. Six risks you want to know about in advance.

Article 1 October 2026 · 4 min read The Smart Readiness Indicator: how smart is your building The Smart Readiness Indicator (SRI) measures how smartly a building uses energy. What it is, if it becomes mandatory and how it complements the IT-Label.

News 29 September 2026 · 1 min read New: the free sustainability scan for commercial buildings See in a few minutes how smart and sustainable your building is, with an IT-Label indication and a score for smart energy use. Free, no account needed.

Blog 22 September 2026 · 4 min read After grid congestion comes data congestion Internet is the fourth utility, next to gas, water and electricity. Why digital capacity matters as much as power, and how to make it measurable.

Article 4 September 2026 · 4 min read RE-SEARCH joins the IT-Label: digital delivery level RE-SEARCH is the first property platform to join the IT-Label. What does that mean for tenants and owners, and how does it relate to sustainability?

Blog 24 August 2026 · 1 min read Solar panels, battery and EV chargers working together Solar panels, a battery and EV chargers work best together. With smart control you use more of your own power and avoid costly peaks.

Article 16 August 2026 · 2 min read Label C for offices: how smart systems help Dutch offices must have at least energy label C. Smart control can help you reach or keep that label, but only if the digital foundation is right.

Article 11 August 2026 · 2 min read Building automation is mandatory: what does it mean? Larger Dutch commercial buildings must have a building automation system (BACS). What is it, who must comply, and why does the network matter?

Article 8 August 2026 · 2 min read IT-Label and energy label: why you should look at both The energy label shows how efficient a building is. The IT-Label shows if it is digitally ready to become more efficient.

Blog 4 August 2026 · 1 min read Why an empty meeting room costs so much energy With hybrid working, many office spaces are empty for much of the week. Yet they are often still heated, cooled and lit. Occupancy sensors change that.

Article 25 July 2026 · 1 min read ESG reporting: which building data do investors want? Investors, banks and tenants ask for building energy data. Which data is it, and how do you make sure your building can supply it?

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