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Podcast

Smart Building Trends in North America with WiredScore’s John Meko

March 17, 2025

How does North America compare when it comes to building connectivity, mobile performance, and other productivity-enabling building features? John Meko of WiredScore discusses the findings of WiredScore’s new report.

Janelle Penny

Key Takeaways

After listening to this podcast, you’ll learn:

Why mid-size buildings have better data management capabilities than other sizes of buildings
How WiredScore and SmartScore certifications can affect tenant experiences
Why there is a push for return to office (RTO) and how that affects building owners and managers
How North America compares to other regions in building connectivity and mobile performance

Buildings in North America are achieving high marks with some aspects of building connectivity, but falling short in others. This episode of the Buildings Podcast dives into a new report by WiredScore, Insights 2025: Building for People, to find out how buildings can deliver better tenant experiences.

Show Notes:

Check out these free resources:

Read our guide to WiredScore and SmartScore certification.
Check out WiredScore’s report, Insights 2025: Building for People.

About Our Guest:

John Meko is vice president of operations for WiredScore. WiredScore is an organization that administers two building certifications—WiredScore, which focuses on building infrastructure, connectivity, and resilience, and SmartScore, which helps landlords and developers create smart buildings that deliver exceptional experiences.

About the Author

Janelle Penny | Editor-in-Chief at BUILDINGS

Janelle Penny has been with BUILDINGS since 2010. She is a two-time FOLIO: Eddie award winner who aims to deliver practical, actionable content for building owners and facilities professionals.