Newbuilds: ‘Nightmare’ homes test relationships to the max

Nick says other issues have included the wrong windows being installed twice, heat loss issues, and bare live wires hidden behind a wall. The number of days that Cala said they would come to fix issues but then failed to turn up totals 45, he adds. Cala say they have resolved the majority of items […]

ReCoTech: A Slush Side Event Where Startups Partner with Established Companies

The first-ever ReCoTech meetup, an official Slush side event, took place in Helsinki on November 30, 2016. This meetup was an opportunity for startups to partner with established real estate and construction companies and possibly get funding. Driving to the ReCoTech venue took longer than expected. The roads were filled with cars and taxis headed […]

ReCoTech: How WeWork Uses Data to Make Buildings Better

HESA-SAFA hosted the afternoon presentations at ReCoTech in Helsinki on November 30, 2016. One of the excellent presenters was Daniel Davis, Lead Researcher at WeWork. He talked about how his company uses data to make offices better. “We make products. We’re a product company, our product is a platform for community!” According to Daniel, WeWork […]