BOMA 2019

Subscribing to Building Systems: A 60 Minutes-Style Interview (Room Salt Palace, Room 250C)

For decades, companies have printed documents and hosted data without owning their printers and servers. Now we’re seeing a similar trend extend to other equipment and products as businesses eschew ownership in favor of subscribing to essential building systems. Using the lens of investigative journalism, we’ll spend the hour breaking down the subscription model applied to building systems like lighting, HVAC, controls, and more. We’ll review why companies are using this model, the advantages and disadvantages, and hear directly from building owners who have adopted or considered infrastructure subscriptions.