Energy prices have become a volatile strategic risk for organizations for several years now. Geopolitical decisions, tensions, and war affect them enormously and have turned energy efficiency into a strategic decision for business. The surging prices of oil and gas turn into higher utility bills, making operational budgets harder to plan and raising questions about … Read more
Baselines & M&V in the Context of ISO 50001 and CAES in Spain Starting in 2027, ISO 50001 will become mandatory for large energy consumers. At the same time, requirements for energy savings certificates, called CAES in Spain, are moving towards stricter proof of actual energy savings – not just theoretical calculations. In this Spanish-language … Read more
Hybrid work is no longer a trend; it’s the norm. While most employees and leadership teams have learned how to manage it and continue to be productive, there are still misconceptions that limit transparency and results. Would you say you’re for or against hybrid work? Supporters and detractors of the hybrid workplace tend to be … Read more
Running an office at 50–70% average occupancy is no longer a realistic benchmark for most organizations today. In our upcoming Workplace Benchmarking 2026 webinar, our experts will share what real sensor data reveals about how offices are actually used and what that means for your space, costs, and employee experience. Built on our recently published … Read more
You’ve read a lot about Workplace trends, what to expect in 2026, how to make hybrid work and more… But you haven’t seen it like this. Our latest report, “Office Myths vs. Real Use: What the Data Really Shows” is a Workplace Benchmark Report built with real data from Spacewell Workplace users to identify trends, … Read more
Spacewell Workplace has officially been certified by the AIVD as a secure software supplier for all Dutch government institutions. Spacewell is the first and, to date, the only IWMS software provider to receive this recognition – an important confirmation of the high security standards on which our software is built. The AIVD is responsible for … Read more
When Booking.com transitioned to their massive 65,000-square-meter headquarters in Amsterdam, they faced an enormous challenge: how to effectively manage facilities on such a scale. This move, consolidating multiple smaller offices into one centralized campus, came with significant responsibilities, including taking ownership of hard services like HVAC, electrical systems, and plumbing—tasks previously handled by landlords. To … Read more
More efficiency, transparency and sustainability with smart software In view of rising energy prices and increasing regulatory requirements, it is clear that modern real estate portfolios cannot be managed in a sustainable manner without digital energy management. Especially in companies, buildings are not just cost factors, but also offer enormous potential to reduce CO₂ emissions … Read more
CaixaBankis one of Europe’s leading financial institutions, with a workforce exceeding 30,000 and 4,000 sites across Spain. Managing such a large estate is a challenge for the Facility Management team, made successful by a dedicated professional team. The CaixaBank FM team has set a series of objectives: to guarantee the comfort of their employees and customers, … Read more
Energy management in universities with multiple campuses, buildings and users is a challenge without even mentioning the rising energy costs. Once your university’s spending plans are finalized, it is likely that energy bills won’t add up. Therefore, you may ask yourself how to use energy more efficiently and where you can save costs. These are regular … Read more
Las Arenas Shopping Center in Barcelona is more than just an iconic landmark. It’s a bustling hub with over 100 shops, 10 million visitors annually, and more than 106,000 square meters of retail space. But managing energy consumption across such a vast and complex facility posed a serious operational challenge. MERLIN Properties, the real estate … Read more
Energy Management for Utilities Utilities across the globe supply thousands of users with electricity, gas and water for their daily activities. At work, while traveling or at home, all of us benefit from the existing infrastructure that brings the supplies directly to us. Thanks to years of innovation, development and deployment of networks, access to … Read more
