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The ROI on Smart Water: Do Connected Systems Really Pay Off?

Smart water systems can save money, uncover hidden problems, and create new opportunities for contractors

May 19, 2026

Insurance incentives, hidden leaks and operational gains are driving adoption, but the real return on smart water depends on who is measuring it and how.

Verantum and XOi partner to improve asset performance by connecting building data with field operations

Combining real-time building intelligence with jobsite asset data to help operators detect issues earlier and reduce downtime.

April 15, 2026

By connecting building systems with field execution, Verantum and XOi aim to provide a more practical, data-driven approach to managing assets more effectively at scale.

Watts unites Nexa and The Detection Group

This merger aims to deliver industry-leading leak protection and intelligent water management.

June 26, 2025

Watts Water Technologies is combining the power of Nexa and The Detection Group to create a smarter, more connected solution for Intelligent Water Management.

James Dipping: Plumbing engineering for 2022: A call for water intelligence in the age of smart buildings

Current plumbing infrastructure designs put occupants at risk.

James Dipping

January 7, 2022

The commercial building community is giving its full attention to improving indoor air quality as we attempt to make our way out of the COVID-19 pandemic. While it’s true that germs and pathogens can be carried through the air, we’re forgetting how easy it is to pick them up through the water we drink, wash our hands with and cook our food in.

In this webinar, you’ll learn how to reframe training as a measurable revenue driver by connecting contractor performance improvements to real business outcomes—like increased equipment sales, stronger margins, and greater share-of-wallet.