Build low-carbon, efficient spaces that support occupier wellbeing and environmental goals.

In today's competitive property market, attracting and retaining top-tier tenants requires more than location. It demands intelligent, sustainable buildings that deliver exceptional experiences while driving operational efficiency and long-term value.

Johnson Controls partners with UK property owners and managers to transform commercial buildings into high-performing assets. From energy optimisation to advanced security and compliance, our smart building solutions help you stay ahead of evolving tenant expectations and regulatory demands.

Unlock up to ~7% Rental Premium Growth

In today’s dynamic property market, the most successful commercial buildings are those that deliver value to both tenants and owners. By creating environments that are comfortable, efficient and digitally connected, landlords can command higher rental premiums and attract long-term, high-quality tenants.

As hybrid working continues to reshape how space is used, buildings must evolve to support flexibility, wellbeing and sustainability. Smart building technologies play a vital role in this transformation, enabling real-time insights, streamlined operations and enhanced tenant satisfaction.

Partnering with a technology provider that understands the full building lifecycle - from design and installation to optimisation and maintenance - ensures your property remains competitive, compliant and future-ready.

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Why Smart Building Decisions Matter More Than Ever

As market dynamics shift across the UK, commercial property owners must adapt quickly to safeguard asset performance, stay ahead of environmental regulations and deliver the modern experiences tenants now expect.

Decline in occupancy rates and lease sizes
Hybrid working is driving demand for smaller, high-quality spaces.
Changing workplace expectations
Tenants want flexible, tech-enabled environments that support wellbeing and productivity.
Growth in government regulations
UK legislation such as the ESOS scheme is placing greater emphasis on energy efficiency and carbon reduction.
Rising energy costs and pressure on margins
Owners must find smarter ways to manage consumption and reduce operational spend.

Achieve up to ~7% Rental Premium Growth and 155% ROI

Boost your building’s competitiveness with solutions that streamline operations, enhance tenant experience and support long-term value.

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Next-generation energy performance

Cut annual energy costs by up to 30 percent while supporting net zero goals.

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Optimise your occupants' experience

Deliver high-quality facilities that improve wellbeing and productivity, with over 20% savings from better space utilisation.

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Compliance with evolving UK regulations

Stay aligned with sustainability and safety standards.

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Seamlessly integrate safety and security

Transform building protection into a strategic advantage.

Partnering for Performance Throughout the Life of Your Building

Johnson Controls takes a holistic approach to building performance, supporting UK property owners at every stage of the asset journey. Whether you're planning a new development, refurbishing an existing site or managing a mature portfolio, our smart building solutions are designed to deliver consistent, measurable value.

We combine deep industry expertise with advanced technologies to help you make informed decisions that improve operational efficiency, reduce environmental impact and enhance tenant experience. Our collaborative model ensures that systems are not only installed correctly, but continuously monitored, fine-tuned and adapted to meet evolving demands.

By integrating building intelligence with strategic support, we help you unlock long-term gains in sustainability, compliance and financial performance which in turn will make your properties more resilient, more attractive and more profitable.

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What do we do when rental premiums stagnate?

When rental income stalls and operating costs continue to rise, it's a clear sign your building may no longer meet tenant expectations or market standards. Johnson Controls helps revitalise properties of any age through targeted retrofits that enhance comfort, safety and sustainability. With a lifecycle-based approach and advanced building technologies, we modernise assets efficiently and confidently, delivering measurable improvements without the need for full-scale redevelopment.

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Solutions that unlock performance across your commercial properties

Whether you're launching a new development or upgrading an existing site, Johnson Controls offers the technology and expertise to elevate performance across your portfolio.

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From Return to Retention: Is Your Building Ready?

As more tenants return to the office, it is essential for building owners to invest in environments that support modern working. Smart technologies that foster engagement and comfort help attract and retain high-value tenants while improving asset performance.

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Turning Building Data into Business Impact

In today’s commercial property landscape, data is one of the most valuable assets a building can generate. OpenBlue, Johnson Controls’ intelligent building platform, transforms that data into actionable insights by connecting systems across your estate into a single, unified view. This enables faster decision-making, predictive maintenance and more efficient resource allocation.

Independent analysis shows OpenBlue can deliver up to 10% energy savings, reduce chiller service costs by 67% and cut leased space expenses by over 21% through smarter space utilisation. These improvements not only enhance tenant satisfaction and operational efficiency, but also support sustainability goals and compliance with UK environmental standards.

With up to 155% return on investment reported in the Total Economic Impact Study, OpenBlue proves its value across the full building lifecycle - from initial deployment to long-term optimisation and performance tracking.

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Make your building work harder for you

Connect with our UK team to explore how smart building solutions can elevate your property’s performance, sustainability and appeal.