UAE realty sector adopts sustainable solutions for existing, new buildings: Netix Controls CEO

UAE realty sector adopts sustainable solutions for existing, new buildings: Netix Controls CEO

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The booming property sector in the UAE is witnessing a huge shift in its fundamentals with a pressing need to save on energy consumption by deploying sustainable solutions in existing properties as well as new constructions.

The realty market has been influenced by long-standing inefficiencies, archaic operating models, proprietary protocols, and high carbon and energy footprint in buildings. According to United Nations Environment Programme, buildings account for 40 per cent of global energy consumption and emit one-third of total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

The UAE is at the forefront with its strategic initiative to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, making the nation the first in Mena region. Most key economic sectors have made it a top priority to build sustainable solutions to ensure growth and development.

Netix Controls is currently working with leading developers like Emaar, Damac, and Al Mazaya, among others to help catalysing the process of ‘zero carbon’ emissions by helping them make their existing properties sustainable and eco-friendly.

“A vast majority of existing buildings are grappling with legacy, multi-vendor systems that are inefficient, energy-intensive, heavy on the operational expenditure, and not easily replaceable due to proprietary protocols. Whether you are an owner, a tenant, a facility manager, a climate action advocate,