Wrapping Up 2024: LAIIER's Year in 3 Themes
2024 has been an eventful year for the LAIIER team!
Liquid Leak Detection Insights from LAIIER
Water leak detection
Is Water Leak Detection Via Hardware-as-a-Service (HaaS) Right For Your Business?
Explore whether buying or renting water leak detection on a HaaS basis is right for your business.
Water leak detection
3 Reasons Why Water Leak Detection Isn’t Ubiquitous in Commercial & Industrial Buildings
And practical suggestions for overcoming the challenges that facilities teams face when selecting & installing water leak detection solutions.
Water leak detection
How Much Does Investigating a Water Leak False Positive Cost Your Business?
Investigating water leak detection false positives get expensive fast. Discover how much it costs your business every time your facilities team...
Sustainability
4 Ways That Early Water Leak Detection Could Positively Impact Your BREEAM Rating
Whether you’re just starting to consider BREEAM, or are already certified, early water leak detection can have a positive impact - often in...
Water leak detection
Why False Positives Are So Prevalent in Water Leak Detection - And How to Minimize Them
False positives undermine the value of any water leak detection solution. Discover how a more nuanced approach to water leak detection can minimize...
Water leaks
How Many Small Water Leaks Do You Need to Fill an Olympic-Sized Swimming Pool, Really?
Discover just how much water loss is caused by small leaks, using everyone's favorite measurement, the Olympic-sized swimming pool.
Real estate owner-operators
When Is the Optimal Time to Install Water Leak Detection in Offices?
Water leak detection plays a critical role in mitigating damage & downtime in offices. Discover 4 optimal times to install a new solution in your...
Real estate owner-operators
What is the True Cost of Water Leaks in Owner Operated Buildings?
Real estate owner-operators need a deeper understanding of the cost of water leaks in order to protect their portfolio - and their bottom line.
Real estate owner-operators
Calculating Payback for Water Leak Detection
Everything real estate owner-operators need to know about calculating payback, including how and when to use it, and how it differs from calculating...
Real estate owner-operators
3 Key Metrics to Measure the Effectiveness of Your Water Leak Detection Solution
Despite making sometimes significant investment in water leak detection, real estate owner-operators still experience catastrophic leaks. Discover 3...
Real estate owner-operators
3 Ways That Owner-Operators Underestimate the Cost of Water Leaks in Their Buildings
Owner-operators of office, commercial, and multifamily residential buildings frequently underestimate the true cost of water leaks. Here’s why - and...
Industry 5.0
Celebrating IoT Day and the Rise of Industry 5.0
LAIIER embraces the evolution of IoT and its ability to positively impact people, planet, and profitability.
ROI
3 Reasons Why Commercial Building Owner-Operators Need to Calculate ROI for Water Leak Detection Solutions
Why are so few commercial property owners & operators certain of the ROI for their water leak detection solutions?
Water leak detection
How Well Prepared are Facilities Managers to Proactively Address Water Leaks?
Plus what you can do to help them get prepared
Product launch
Severn WLD™ 2nd Generation: Digging In To The Detail
Dig into the detail of the enhancements made to Severn WLD™ 2nd generation.
LAIIER’s Predictions For 2024
2024 will see water continue to top agendas. Small leaks will become a bigger priority. LoRaWAN® will come of age. LAIIER will raise a Series A.
News
2023: Customers, Devices, And Leaks! LAIIER Has Left The Ground
2023 has been a year of significant evolution for LAIIER.
Case studies
Showcasing Printed Electronics in Henkel's Innovation Center
We're proud to be included in the Lab of Printing Technologies in Düsseldorf.
Water leaks
What You Need to Know About Water Leaks in Commercial Buildings: New Essentials Guide
Everything You Need To Know About Water Leak Detection in Commercial Buildings tells you why commercial buildings leak & how to effectively prevent...
Partners
LAIIER Partner Series Video: The Intersection of Water and Technology with Burnt Island Ventures
In this video, Matt Johnson chats with Tom Ferguson, Managing Director at Burnt Island Ventures.
Case studies
Early Water Leak Detection for Business Continuity in a Lab Environment
Discover what motivated Rentokil Initial to choose LAIIER's Severn WLD solution.
LAIIER Partner Series Video: LoRaWAN and Embedded Sensors With RAKwireless
In this video, Matt Johnson and Dimitra Eleftheriou chat with RAKwireless' Ken Yu and Carl Erick Rowan.
Case studies
Water Leak Monitoring & Detection of Known and Unknown Leaks in Hospitality Venue
Discover how Big Penny Social uses LAIIER's Severn WLD solution to detect and monitor leaks.
IoT Communication Protocols for Water Leak Detection Solutions: A Quick Reference Guide for Facilities Managers
Facilities Managers need help navigating so many smart water leak detection solutions. Get our guide to IoT comms protocols and narrow the field.
Partners
LAIIER Partner Series Video: From IoT Makers to Pros with Arduino PRO
In this video, Matt Johnson chats with Andrea Richetta, Arduino PRO's Head of Customer Success.
Wireless Water Sensor Communication Protocols for Facilities Managers: What You Need to Know
What facilities managers need to know about IoT communication protocols when choosing a wireless water leak detection solution.
Partners
LAIIER Partner Series Video: Talking IoT and LoRa With Semtech
In this video, our co-founder & CEO Matt Johnson chats with Olivier Beaujard, Semtech's Senior Director, LoRa® Ecosystem.
What is the Most Popular Communication Protocol for Smart Water Leak Detectors?
Discover the pros and cons of common communication protocols used by smart water leak sensors.
Why Facilities Managers Should Adopt IoT Water Leak Detection Systems
In this article, we explore how IoT water leak detection sensors can help facilities managers take decisions faster, and prevent damages and costs.
Data Governance & the Internet of Things: What You Need to Know to Succeed
This article explains what IoT data governance is, why it’s critical to your success and a basic overview of how to implement it.
Water leak detection
Protecting Data Centers From Water Leaks
Data center facilities managers need to prioritize water leak detection solutions. Discover where water leaks come from, their impact, and how to...
How LAIIER Water Leak Sensors are Perfect for Supermarket Facilities Management
Supermarket facilities managers dread water leaks due to costs of wasted water, damage, spoiled goods, and business downtime. LAIIER offers a...
How Can the Internet of Things Help You Achieve Your ESG Goals?
For CXOs committed to ESG goals, the IoT can deliver - for the good of investor perception, the bottom line, and the planet.
LAIIER Cloud
What a LAIIER Cloud Deployment Looks Like
Our recommendations for a best practice installation and deployment of Severn WLD™ and LAIIER Cloud, in 5 simple steps.
The Impact of Water Scarcity and Waste on Society
The impact of water scarcity on society is significant. Sustainable and IoT solutions are necessary to help tackle this issue.
Why Medical Facilities Need Smart Water Leak Detection
Water leaks are a much more serious problem in healthcare facilities than in most buildings. Learn how these facilities can use smart technology to...
Which Buildings Leak the Most Water?
While it depends on the building type and other factors to know how often it will have leaks, we can examine water use by building use and industry...
Water leak detection
Where Do Most Water Leaks Occur in Commercial Buildings?
Your building’s water infrastructure is prone to leaks. Understand which factors influence how and why water leaks occur.
Roof leaks
What is the Best Waterproofing Membrane for Your Building?
Read our overview of different waterproofing membrane options, how they fail, and how IoT can mitigate these flaws.
Water leaks
LAIIER Sensors: An Essential Ingredient in Every Smart Building
Learn how LAIIER sensors are an essential ingredient in every smart building.
Water leaks
5 Common Types of Water Damage and How They Impact Commercial Properties
Taking a closer look at the different types of water damage that affects commercial properties, the impact, and how smart sensing technologies can...
Water leaks
LAIIER's 2023 Water Forecast: Navigate Cost & Scarcity With Confidence
What will be the situation with water in 2023? Key points to consider for facility maintenance - water cost & scarcity. Stay ahead with our...
Water leaks
5 Smart Building Trends You Can't Ignore
Explore 5 smart building trends that can transform your facility. Find cost savings, improve system efficiency, and enhance occupants' comfort and...
Sustainability
Smart Cities: How the Internet of Things Can Help Make Urban Life Better
What is a smart city? And why are they an effective way of creating better urban space? We explore what IoT can do to build a smart city.
Water leaks
The Disadvantages of Green Roofs and How the IoT Can Help
Because they offer so many benefits, the disadvantages of green roofs are often overlooked. Find out how to reduce them by using IoT-integrated...
Water leaks
What is the Carbon Cost of Your Water?
For facilities managers and landlords, the carbon costs of water are often a major blind spot. Nowhere is this clearer than when there’s a leak or...
Water leaks
How to Reduce the Carbon Footprint of Wastewater Treatment Using IoT
The Internet of Things can do a lot to help reduce the carbon footprint of wastewater treatment. It offers better data to improve operational...
Petrochemical leaks
Detect Petrochemical Leaks Faster With IoT: 5 Use Cases
An overview of 5 examples of petrochemicals that can be made safer and more efficient with the use of IoT sensor technology.
Smart buildings
What is in a Smart Building? A Look Inside The Edge in Amsterdam
Learn about The Edge, a 40,000sqm office building in Amsterdam, and what it can show you about the future of smart buildings.
Commercial properties
Predictive Maintenance: Getting the Most Value Out of the IoT
Using IoT to detect issues with flat roofs before they cause any damage is the best way to maximize its value.
LoRaWAN World Expo 2022 in Paris
Read LAIIER's blog post about the LoRaWAN World Expo 2022 that was held in Paris.
Smart buildings
Smart Buildings: The 6 Technologies You Need to Know About
We explain what a smart building is, and what key tech you can expect one to have if you’re building, buying, or investing in smart infrastructure.
Water leaks
Commercial Water Damage Prevention: Why Small Leaks are the Most Costly
The most costly, damaging water leaks are small. A small leak can slowly destroy your building and fuel mold damage. Here’s what you need to know.
Water leaks
How Your Commercial Building's Pipes Leak Water
Knowing where to look for water leaks means you can protect your building and save money on repairs and water bills. Check the list of common pipe...
Water leaks
The 4 Types of Water Leak Detectors a Smart Building Needs
Smart buildings need 4 types of water leak detectors. Find out what these are, and how they can help you protect your buildings.
LoRaWAN
What is LoRaWAN®, and What are its Benefits?
All of LAIIER’s devices use LoRaWAN to communicate wirelessly and send status updates. Learn why we use LoRaWAN, and the benefits it brings.
Water leaks
How LoRaWAN® Water Leak Detectors Can Unburden Facilities Management Professionals
Learn how LoRaWAN® water leak detectors and IoT transforms water infrastructure management, saving enormous amounts of time and money.
Printed electronics
Why our Sensor Manufacturing is So Scalable
LAIIER uses printed electronics to create printed sensors, which are much more scalable than sensors created with conventional electronics.
Smart buildings
How IoT Devices Can Make Your Office Building Smart
The office workspace is rapidly evolving and IoT devices will be essential in organizing and monitoring a healthy and cost-effective workplace.
Evaluating the Impact of LAIIER's Products
The impact of manufacturing & deploying sensors can be more expensive than the problems detected. LAIIER has technical advantages to ensure this...
Commercial properties
IoT Can Save Old Building Management Systems
How IoT can save old BMS, and how LAIIER brings data, smart environments, and cloud connectivity to every surface of commercial buildings.
Water leaks
How IoT Sensors Can Improve Hotel Performance
The global hotel market is worth US$800B, but a whopping 60% of operating costs are spent on maintenance such as water leaks and bed bug infestations.
Smart Buildings Offer Energy Efficient, Cost Saving Solutions
LAIIER's Surface to Cloud technology empowers global industrial partners, and business owners, to develop smart surface solutions.
Sustainability
Conserving Resources With LAIIER's Surface to Cloud Network
An instrumented environment is a sustainable environment. And sustainability is a value shared by customers in property insurance, facilities...
Water leaks
Challenges for Future Water Leak Sensors in Commercial Buildings
Commercial buildings are often ‘larger-scale’, ‘more expensive’ with ‘more stakeholders’. This is exactly why the impact of water leaks are so...
Enabling Predictive Maintenance Through Smart Surfaces
LAIIER's vision is to become the 'Intel Inside' of smart buildings, embedding our technology into the structure & infrastructure of the built...
Water leaks
Current Water Leak Detection Sensors Do Not Suit the Home
Leaks at home are very common, but the current water leak detection sensors aren't strong enough. Learn how our Severn Sensors can help solve this...
Introducing the Smart Surface Evaluation Kits
Our new range of evaluation kits has been created with engineers in mind. LAIIER's tools will help engineers prototype the solutions they have in...
Applied Surface Technologies: A Low Cost Solution to Smart Building Construction
Smart surfaces, such as those utilizing applied surface technologies, are a revolutionary technology set that is transforming the built environment.
The Advantages of Smart Interfaces
Transform building surfaces into smart interfaces with LAIIER's sensors to take advantage of the advantages of interfaces such as improved energy...
How Smart Surfaces Improve the Way We Live, Work, and Care
Smart surfaces are a new technology set that is transforming the built environment. Learn how in this extensive article.