Within the framework of the new normal, there are different technologies that can be implemented to ensure the safety of users. But it is important to recognize that this implies specific requirements in terms of infrastructure, investment capacity in an already economically restricted environment, and connectivity. For this reason, many of the innovations that already exist in the market are difficult to implement in Latin America, said María Valdez. However, there are already smart options that are becoming more relevant in Mexico, such as contact tracking systems.

These can promptly identify the risks of exposure for the occupants of a building. So if someone tests positive for the virus, the system can retroactively track her contact based on entry records to the same property. In this way, the responsible persons can be informed and determine not only who is at risk of contracting the virus, but which areas should be sanitized and preventive measures taken to minimize the spread. As a consequence, this will give employees greater peace of mind.

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Among other alternatives that, although they may be more sophisticated, are widely interesting, is the monitoring of social distancing in real time. This is done through cameras, it is detected if the healthy distance is met or if the adequate capacity is exceeded, facilitating compliance with the protocols immediately. While thermal detection cameras, which in addition to measuring temperature, can plan scenarios to be prepared and mitigate the presence of pathogens. To do this, they use the increasingly popular UV-C ultraviolet light technology. Similarly, there are systems to observe air exchange rates, that is, to identify how much new air enters and how much stale air leaves, as well as the level of humidity and temperature.

Other systems are more oriented to space management and allow the generation of maps with occupation data. With the great boom that remote work has taken, it is no longer necessary to have a fixed place of work and through technology, it is possible to reserve, know the level of occupation and the state of sanitation. For this, some companies make use of specialized applications and software that tenants can use from their cell phones.

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María Valdez pointed out that the firm Markets & Markets indicated that in 2019, the smart building market reached just over 60.7 billion dollars and predicted that it would have an annual growth rate of 11.7% until 2024. Despite the pandemic, the specialists indicate exponential growth. At present, some of the most demanded smart solutions for the new normal are those focused on access control, space management, air quality and comfort. While for the next few years, four technological developments are projected as the most relevant:

The firm Markets & Markets indicated that in 2019, the smart buildings market reached just over 60.7 billion dollars and predicted that it would have an annual growth rate of 11.7% until 2024.

1. Prediction of behavior. This technology facilitates predictive controls of property behavior and occupancy, in order to optimize operating costs. This will make it possible to identify the days and times with the greatest influx to determine when the building systems need to operate at their maximum or minimum capacity. In this way, it optimizes life time and energy use.

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