LCC Case Study
How a Leading Construction Company Slashed Costs & Supercharged Sustainability with Smart Building Tech
Discover how a UK construction leader achieved 30% energy savings, £76k/month cost reductions , and 249% ROI by transforming their HQ with IoT-driven space optimisation and IEQ upgrades.
Revolutionising Workspaces: A Construction Leader’s Leap into Smart, Sustainable Efficiency
CLIENT
A Leading UK Construction Company
INDUSTRY
Construction & Property Management
LOCATION
UK Headquarters
120 Precision Occupancy Sensors & 65 Advanced Indoor Air Quality Monitors Strategically Installed Across Facilities, Ensuring Full Coverage to Optimise Space Efficiency and Occupant Health.
The Challenge: Inefficiency Hindering Growth
As a leader in the UK construction sector, the company faced underutilised spaces, rising energy costs, and employee comfort concerns at their HQ. They sought a data-driven solution to align their workspace with hybrid work trends, sustainability goals, and operational excellence.
The Solution: DIREK’s IoT Ecosystem and D-XPERT AI Engine
The company partnered with DIREK Ltd to deploy smart sensors and the D-XPERT Smart Building Platform, a holistic IoT-driven system combining granular data capture, AI analytics, and automated controls. Key strategies included:
Space Optimisation
Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)
Energy Management
Real-time energy tracking, peak consumption analysis, and sustainability-driven optimisations to cut waste.
Results That Redefine ROI
SPACELENS Analytics Platform: Uncover Hidden Space Utilization Trends Across Teams, Zones, and Building Types with Precision Insights—Empowering Smarter Space Planning and Cost Optimization
DIREK’s D-XPERT AI Recommender System: Unlocking Data-Driven Insights to Save 100+ Hours Monthly in Facility Management Efficiency
Year 1 Wins
As a leader in the UK construction sector, the company faced underutilised spaces, rising energy costs, and employee comfort concerns at their HQ. They sought a data-driven solution to align their workspace with hybrid work trends, sustainability goals, and operational excellence.
£76,869/month savings from space reallocation, hybrid scheduling, and energy efficiency.
249% ROI with payback in <12 months.
30% energy reduction (234 MWh/year) and 16.8T CO2e saved.
Measurable productivity gains from improved IEQ.
Why DIREK’s Approach Stands Out ?
Seamless Integration
Worked with legacy systems to minimise upfront costs.
Scalable by Design
Phase 1 focused on HQ, with plans to expand to regional offices or client sites.
ESG-Ready
Data feeds directly into sustainability reporting (BREEAM, LEED, GRESB, TCFD), future-proofing compliance.
Why This Matters for Your Business?
This success story isn’t luck—it’s data-driven strategy. Whether you’re in construction, property management, or corporate services, learn how to:
Uncover hidden inefficiencies in space and energy use.
Future-proof buildings for ESG compliance and tenant demand.
Lock in compounding savings with scalable tech
Ready to Transform Your Workspace?
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