Practical Advice for Smarter Estates
At inside line we help large, complex organisations make informed, pragmatic decisions about smart buildings, data, and digital strategy with a focus on real-world outcomes.
With decades of hands-on experience, we know what it takes to make estates smarter, more connected, and easier to run. Whether it’s shaping a smart campus roadmap, unpicking the quirks of your BEMS and operational technology, or helping teams get the most from their data, we bring a calm, practical approach grounded in deep sector insight.
Our support covers eight key areas: strategy, estate reviews, workshops and facilitation, advisory services, project support, health-checks, training, and creating opportunities for client-to-client learning. We tailor what we do to your challenges, helping you take confident steps toward a smarter, more sustainable estate.
The Challenges We Help Solve
Across sectors, estate teams face growing pressure to deliver more with less. Ageing buildings, fragmented systems, and limited resources make it harder than ever to hit carbon, cost, and compliance targets.
The scale of the challenge is clear:
🏢 Buildings account for 40 % of the UK’s carbon footprint – energy use per m² must drop 30 % by 2030 to meet Paris targets. (UK Green Building Council)
🌱 80 % of 2050’s buildings already exist – meaning retrofit and smarter operation are critical to decarbonisation. (UKGBC via Signify)
⚡ In the EU, buildings produce over 1/3 of energy-related emissions – deep energy renovations could cut consumption 60 %. (European Environment Agency)
📉 The EU aims to reduce energy use by 11.7 % by 2030 – smart tech can accelerate progress. (European Commission)
🔄 Smart building technology enables faster decarbonisation through controls, storage, demand-side flexibility, and
empowering occupants. (BPIE)
At Inside Line, we work with organisations facing these exact challenges, providing clear, independent support to help you move forward with confidence.
Why Inside Line?
30+ Years of Expertise
Combined experience across complex estates in higher
education and the public sector.
Smart Campus Provenance
We’ve delivered smart strategy and operational change with measurable results.
Technical + Strategic Insight
Deep fluency in BEMS, OT,
sustainability, and data strategy all grounded in day-to-day operational delivery.
Fully Independent Advice
We’re not tied to any vendors or platforms. Our recommendations are built on experience, not incentives.