As part of the ongoing European initiative to evaluate and improve the smart readiness of buildings, Spain has recently completed its initial phase of Smart Readiness Indicator (SRI) assessments. The evaluations, carried out by internal staff from Veolia Spain, focused on four buildings in the Valladolid region, providing valuable insights into the current state of smart technology integration in Spanish buildings.
The assessed buildings and their respective SRI scores are as follows:
Avenida de la Libertad 24, Laguna de Duero: 26.8% F
Paseo Arco de Ladrillo 91, Valladolid: 29.1% F
Paseo Arco de Ladrillo 89, Valladolid: 29.1% F
Calle de San Quirce 10, Valladolid: 48.9% E
These initial assessments reveal a range of smart readiness levels among the evaluated buildings. While three of the buildings scored in the 26–29% range, indicating significant room for improvement in smart technologies and systems, the building at Calle de San Quirce 10 in Valladolid achieved a notably higher score of 48.9%, reflecting more advanced smart features.
The variation in scores highlights the diverse state of smart technology adoption in Spanish buildings and underscores the potential for improvement across the building stock, particularly in areas such as energy efficiency, automation, and user comfort.
Veolia Spain’s role in conducting these assessments demonstrates the growing importance of smart building technologies in advancing sustainable urban development. As more buildings are evaluated and the data analyzed, valuable insights will emerge to guide future investments and policies in smart building technologies.
The SRI assessment initiative is set to continue, with plans to evaluate additional buildings across Spain. These efforts align with broader European goals to enhance building energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and improve overall building performance through smart technologies.
As the project progresses, it will be crucial to analyze the specific factors contributing to higher SRI scores and identify common areas for improvement across Spanish buildings. This information will be invaluable for building owners, policymakers, and technology providers in shaping the future of smart buildings in Spain.