Underwriters Laboratories (UL) will train Siemens’ assessors to conduct Spire Smart Building Assessments, helping expand access to expert resources for companies in the smart building industry.

UL, a specialist in applied safety science, is collaborating with Siemens through the Spire qualification programme that expands access to expert resources and helps the smart building industry meet the rising demand for building assessments.

Through the Spire qualification program, Siemens assessors will perform a Spire Smart Building Assessment and submit findings for independent review by UL. When an evaluation demonstrates that a building meets specific criteria, UL will issue a UL Verified Mark and Spire Smart Building Rating, signifying that the building earned a UL Marketing Claim Verification. To be considered for qualified assessor status, Siemens candidates must meet all qualification requirements and complete training with UL.

“The demand for smart building assessments is being driven by building owners and managers seeking new ways to improve buildings and attract people back to them,” said Sudhi Sinha, vice president at UL. “Siemens is collaborating with UL to gain deeper insights into Siemens customers’ facilities and buildings. By focusing on the Spire programme’s key categories regarding a building’s operational performance, technology and systems, Siemens can identify opportunities to address its customers’ needs to help improve performance and return on investment.”

The Spire qualification programme is part of the Spire Smart Buildings programme, an objective assessment and rating programme for smart buildings created in a partnership between the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) and UL. The programme focuses on six key categories: power and energy, health and well-being, life and property safety, connectivity, cyber security, and sustainability. The Spire Smart Building Assessment (www.ul.com/spire-smart-building-assessment-building-owners-and-managers) is an evaluation for smart buildings resulting in an overall UL Verified Spire Smart Building rating and a road map for recommended performance improvements.

“The Spire programme empowers our customers to unlock new possibilities and shape the future of their facilities,” said Dave Hopping, CEO of smart infrastructure and services at Siemens (www.siemens.com). “By using the Spire framework, we are pioneering a pathway for our customers not just to meet industry standards but to surpass them, driving unparalleled performance and value in their smart building journey.”

UL (www.ul.com) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. It delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognised symbol of trust in products.