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Smart Places

Smarter buildings command higher rents,
lower costs, and longer tenancies.

SICOM helps property developers and building owners create WiredScore-certified smart places — buildings where intelligent infrastructure drives measurable returns from day one.

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The Business Case

Why smart infrastructure is no longer optional.

Tenants expect intelligent buildings. Investors demand ESG compliance. Regulations are tightening. The question is no longer whether to invest in smart infrastructure — it's how quickly you can get there.

ESG compliance — meet net-zero targets with real-time energy monitoring and automated building controls
Reduced operating costs — IoT-driven building management cuts energy consumption by up to 40%
Premium tenants — WiredScore and SmartScore certification attracts occupiers willing to pay more for better connectivity
Higher property valuations — certified smart buildings consistently achieve rental premiums of up to 20%
Longer tenancies — buildings that work better keep tenants longer, reducing void periods and churn costs
Modern smart building with glass facade
Our Approach

Three pillars of a smarter building.

Smart places aren't built with a single product. They're engineered across three interconnected disciplines — and SICOM delivers all three.

Smart Design

We design the digital backbone of your building before construction begins. Digital Twin modelling, WiredScore certification pathways, structured cabling plans, and fibre-to-the-floor architecture — ensuring every floor, riser and comms room is optimised for intelligent operation from day one.

Digital Twin modelling
WiredScore / SmartScore certification
Fibre planning & riser design

Smart Operation

Buildings that think for themselves. We integrate IoT sensor networks with building management systems to deliver real-time environmental monitoring, predictive maintenance, and automated energy optimisation — cutting operating costs by up to 40% while improving occupant comfort.

IoT sensors & BMS integration
Real-time energy monitoring
Up to 40% energy savings

Smart Connection

Managed connectivity that eliminates complexity for building owners and tenants alike. We deliver managed WiFi, managed fibre, and managed duct infrastructure — meaning tenants get instant, carrier-grade connectivity with no wayleave agreements, no carrier negotiations, and no delays.

Managed WiFi & managed fibre
Managed duct infrastructure
No carrier wayleaves needed
Measurable Impact

Numbers that change the investment case.

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Rental Premiums
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Tenant Retention
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Certified Infrastructure
Case Study

Smart infrastructure in practice.

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Case Study — Science Park Development

End-to-end smart infrastructure for a 12-building science park

A regional science park developer needed to attract high-value tenants in the life sciences and technology sectors. Working with SICOM from the pre-construction phase, we designed and delivered a fully integrated smart infrastructure platform across all 12 buildings — including Digital Twin planning, IoT sensor networks, building management integration, managed fibre connectivity, and WiredScore Platinum certification for every building on the park.

The result: the development achieved full occupancy 14 months ahead of schedule, with rental rates 18% above the original business plan. Tenants benefit from seamless managed connectivity with no individual carrier contracts, while the park operator monitors energy consumption, air quality and occupancy in real time across every building from a single dashboard.

18%
Above-plan rental rates
12
Buildings certified WiredScore Platinum
37%
Reduction in energy costs
14 mo
Ahead of occupancy target
"SICOM changed the way we think about building infrastructure. What used to be a cost line became a genuine competitive advantage. Our tenants cite connectivity as the number one reason they chose our development over competing sites — and the WiredScore certification gave institutional investors the confidence to back the next phase."
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David Parsons
Development Director, Regional Property Group
Delivery Partners

Built with the best.

SICOM delivers smart places through a trusted ecosystem of specialist partners — each bringing deep expertise in their discipline.

Smart Places

Smart building consultancy and WiredScore accredited assessors. Strategy, certification and occupier experience design.

dnEnviro

Environmental monitoring and IoT sensor networks. Air quality, energy metering, and occupancy analytics for smart buildings.

Mondatum

Digital Twin platform and building data integration. Real-time dashboards that turn sensor data into operational insight.

FNL Media Solutions

Audio-visual and media infrastructure for smart meeting rooms, digital signage and connected workplace technology.

Get Started

Make your building smarter.

Whether you're planning a new development or upgrading an existing building, we'll show you exactly what smart infrastructure could deliver — no commitment, no charge.

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0800 861 1440
sales@sicom.uk
Bristol & Bath Science Park