Ana Sofia Barrera Abisad, Author at Spacewell | A Nemetschek Company

When to use occupancy sensors in your office

Ana Sofia Barrera Abisad — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:02:03 +0000

Across Europe, hybrid work has become the dominant pattern for remote-capable roles. Most employees now split their time between home and the office. The result is familiar in London, Berlin, Paris or Madrid. Some days feel hectic, others strangely empty. At the same time, many organisations report underutilised office space while still paying full rent, ... Read more

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Occupancy vs. Space Utilisation vs. Space Efficiency: What’s the Difference?

Ana Sofia Barrera Abisad — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:03:26 +0000

Workplace data is often reduced to one simple question: is the office busy or empty? Useful, certainly. But it is not enough to make confident decisions about desks, meeting rooms, floors or entire office portfolios. To optimise workplace space effectively, organisations need to understand the difference between occupancy, space utilisation and space efficiency. Together, these ... Read more

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A Practical Guide to EU Compliance and Asset-based Maintenance Planning

Ana Sofia Barrera Abisad — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:06:53 +0000

Across Europe, workplace and building compliance is becoming harder to manage not simply because there are more obligations, but because those obligations sit across several layers. Some requirements come from EU directives and regulations, while others are shaped by national law, technical standards, insurers, and local enforcement practice. For organisations operating across multiple countries, that ... Read more

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Spacewell featured in Verdantix’s 2026 Buyer’s Guide for Building Maintenance Management Software

Ana Sofia Barrera Abisad — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:37:58 +0000

We are excited to share that Spacewell Asset has been featured in Verdantix’s Buyer’s Guide: Building Maintenance Management Software (2026). In the guide, Verdantix highlights Spacewell’s approach to turning standardized building condition assessments into prioritized, multi-year maintenance plans. By connecting on-site inspection findings, asset condition and risk information with maintenance and investment planning, Spacewell helps ... Read more

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Common non‑compliances that cause facilities management audits to fail

Ana Sofia Barrera Abisad — Wed, 27 May 2026 10:45:53 +0000

In facilities and asset management, most organisations do not fail audits because they ignore regulations. They fail because small gaps accumulate over time in ways that are hard to spot when everything lives in spreadsheets and paper logbooks. The organisations that consistently pass audits are not necessarily the ones with fewer issues on the ground. ... Read more

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How Nordic building owners can prepare for stricter energy rules

Ana Sofia Barrera Abisad — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:20:32 +0000

Energy performance is moving higher up the agenda across the Nordics. While the exact regulations, thresholds, and implementation paths vary by country, the overall direction is clear: building owners are under growing pressure to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and show measurable progress over time. For many organizations, that creates a challenge that goes beyond compliance ... Read more

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From GACS compliance to energy performance: why one system is not enough

Ana Sofia Barrera Abisad — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:55:00 +0000

GACS compliance is becoming an urgent priority for owners and operators of large non-residential buildings in the Benelux. And the pressure goes beyond installing a control system. Many organizations are now trying to understand what else they need to make energy performance visible, measurable and easier to improve over time. A Building Automation and Control ... Read more

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Accessibility Improvements at Spacewell (WCAG 2.2)

Ana Sofia Barrera Abisad — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:23:41 +0000

Accessibility is no longer an abstract topic in digital product development. For many organisations, it has become a practical requirement when selecting and using software. Users work in different ways, rely on different tools, and expect interfaces that support those differences. At Spacewell, WCAG 2.2 accessibility is an important part of how we design and improve our ... Read more

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Facility management finally reaches the boardroom

Ana Sofia Barrera Abisad — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:40:57 +0000

Facility management is playing an increasingly important role within organizations. What was once often seen as a supporting function is now more frequently viewed as a strategic discipline that directly influences cost management, sustainability, and the employee experience. In a recent publication in Knack magazine, a Belgian publisher of sector-focused publications and business content, this ... Read more

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AI in Energy Management: Turning Data into Action

Ana Sofia Barrera Abisad — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:35:38 +0000

In recent years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a buzzword across almost every industry. But beyond the hype, it is quietly transforming the way we monitor and control our buildings. In energy management, AI is not about replacing human expertise; it’s about enhancing it, turning complex data into clear insights that help organisations save energy, ... Read more

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Turning Efficiency Into Evidence: Why Spacewell Energy Is the Key to M&V and IPMVP

Ana Sofia Barrera Abisad — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:13:46 +0000

Energy efficiency projects only deliver real value when their savings can be quantified in a way that both boards and banks trust. Measurement & Verification (M&V), and in particular the International Performance Measurement and Verficiation Protocol (IPMVP), is what turns a “good story” about efficiency into an investable, auditable asset class. Yet for most organisations, ... Read more

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