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What does “smart building” actually mean?

It’s a term tossed around constantly. Smart offices. Smart estates. Smart water systems.

But sticking a dozen sensors on a pipe and hooking up a shiny dashboard doesn’t make a building smart.

The real test? Does the data actually lead to action?

Collecting thousands of data points is easy.
Turning them into clear, actionable decisions for a facilities team is the hard part.

When it comes to water, actionable data means spotting:

💧 A sudden spike in base consumption
💧 Continuous flow when a building is empty
💧 Hidden leaks weeks before they turn into severe water damage
💧 Wasteful trends that drive up utility costs

At Quensus, we don't believe in data for data’s sake.

A building isn't smart because it has connectivity. It's smart because it empowers people to act before a small anomaly becomes an expensive crisis.

Because a building is only as smart as the actions it enables.

Proud to share that Quensus has been named in the InsurTech100 2026, recognising 100 of the companies helping shape the future of insurance through technology.

More than 2,100 InsurTech companies were considered for this year’s list, making the recognition a significant milestone for the team.

For us, it reflects the growing role technology can play in moving water risk management from reactive response towards earlier detection and prevention.

Through solutions such as LeakNet, we are helping insurers, property owners and facilities teams gain better visibility of water-related risk, identify issues sooner and reduce the potential impact of escape-of-water incidents.

We are delighted to be recognised alongside some of the most innovative companies working across the global insurance sector.

Thank you to FinTech Global for the recognition.

Hidden moisture can become a serious problem in CLT and timber construction long before there are any visible signs. 💧

Moisture trapped within timber can contribute to mould, decay and expensive remedial work, especially once walls, floors and other areas have been enclosed.

That is why Quensus is working with to bring embedded moisture monitoring into CLT and mass-timber projects.

🌲 Monitor moisture within the timber itself
📊 Track drying throughout construction
⚠️ Identify problem areas earlier
🏗️ Make better-informed decisions before encapsulation

Because when it comes to timber construction, what is happening beneath the surface matters.

Learn more:
https://www.quensus.com/solutions/clt-buildings-and-flat-roofs

A running tap is easy to spot.

But a leaking pipe behind your wall? A faulty valve slowly draining overnight? A broken cistern that's been running for weeks?

That's the water nobody sees and in most buildings, it's costing far more than you could imagine...

LeakNet monitors your entire water system around the clock, catching the invisible leaks before they become expensive ones.

Because the real problem was never the tap you left running.

🔗 Find out how LeakNet works: https://www.quensus.com/discover-leaknet

Are you a plumber, M&E contractor, or facilities professional looking to expand what you offer your clients?

Become a certified Quensus LeakNet installer and join a growing network of trusted professionals delivering intelligent water management solutions across the UK.

As a certified installer, you get:
💧 Full product training and certification
💧 Technical support from our expert team
💧 Access to a product range trusted by Aviva, Heathrow, and major developers across the UK
💧 The ability to offer clients a genuinely market-leading solution
💧 Access to new opportunities.

The demand for smart leak detection is growing. Be the person your clients call when they need it.

Find out more 👉 https://www.quensus.com/installer-network-signup

When a leak starts, every second matters.

Water doesn't wait.

A burst pipe, a failed valve, a sudden flow anomaly, the longer it goes undetected, the more damage it does. In a high-rise building, that can mean multiple floors affected within minutes.

LeakNet monitors your water flow continuously. The moment an abnormal spike is detected, the supply is isolated automatically, no manual intervention, no waiting for someone to notice, no hoping the concierge is on site.

Normal flow. Abnormal spike. Supply isolated. All in seconds.

That is the difference between a minor incident and a major claim.

Find out more 👉 https://www.quensus.com/discover-leaknet

Proud to carry the Made in Britain mark.

LeakNet Gen2 is designed, engineered, and manufactured right here in the UK. Not outsourced, not assembled abroad. Built to the highest standards by a British team that understands British buildings, British insurers, and British compliance requirements.

For our clients, that means a product backed by genuine engineering expertise, high-quality control, and a team on the ground who stand behind every single unit.

British-built. Globally trusted.

Find out more 👉 https://www.quensus.com/discover-leaknet

Peace of mind is being present for the moments that matter.

It is reading one more story, switching off for the evening and knowing your property is being protected in the background.

Water leaks rarely arrive with a warning. They can begin behind walls, beneath floors or while nobody is home. Quensus continuously monitors water use, detects unusual activity and can automatically shut off the supply before a small problem becomes serious damage.

Discover intelligent leak prevention from Quensus:
https://www.quensus.com/discover-leaknet

Every building is different. So why settle for a one-size-fits-all water management strategy?

Finding the right setup for your property shouldn't take weeks of back-and-forth.

With our online quote tool, you get an instant, recommendation tailored to your specific building specs and compliance needs.

If you don't have every detail, the tool intelligently fills in the blanks or connects you directly with our specialists for a bespoke assessment.

Whether you are looking to:
💧 Detect abnormal water usage
🔒 Automatically shut off the water supply
📊 Improve visibility across multiple properties
🌱 Reduce water waste and support ESG targets
🏗️ Meet insurance or BREEAM requirements

Protect your assets and streamline your water management in 2 minutes.

Get your instant tailored quote:
👉 https://www.quensus.com/request-a-quote

A small leak can quickly become a major insurance claim when it goes unnoticed.

Connected buildings give property and facilities teams the real-time visibility needed to identify unusual water activity earlier, respond faster and limit damage before it escalates.

With smart water monitoring, automated alerts and shut-off controls, organisations can:

💧 Detect hidden leaks sooner
🛡️ Reduce the severity of water-related incidents
📊 Demonstrate proactive risk management
🏢 Protect buildings, equipment and business operations

Discover how connected technology can strengthen property resilience and support a more proactive approach to insurance risk.

👉 https://www.quensus.com/articles/the-role-of-connected-buildings-in-insurance-risk-reduction