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New Technological Advancements in Building Management

In a fresh move to enhance operational efficiency within the hospitality sector, Global Gates Inc., a leading cleaning management company specializing in hotel room services, has established a partnership with QEA Tech Japan, a subsidiary of the Canadian QEA Tech. This collaboration marks a significant development in the way building asset value is maintained through advanced scientific techniques.

The partnership is set to roll out in November 2025 and focuses particularly on cleaning services tailored for hotel rooms. By incorporating QEA Tech's innovative building image analysis technology, which has a proven track record in North America with over 1,000 building diagnostics, Global Gates aims to aid hotel operators and property owners in achieving their sustainability goals while simultaneously enhancing their asset values. This integration will also support efforts towards carbon reduction and energy savings.

The Need for Energy Loss Visualization

Global Gates recognized the importance of visualizing energy loss in buildings through their daily cleaning routines. Staff members have often encountered rooms that are particularly prone to issues such as:

• - Infiltration of outdoor air
• - Inefficient air conditioning
• - Susceptibility to condensation

These problems are often caused by deterioration of the building’s exterior, making it imperative to have a way to diagnose these issues accurately. By utilizing QEA Tech’s state-of-the-art technology that enables scientific visualization of building exteriors, they can tackle the underlying problems that adversely affect both operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Understanding QEA Tech’s Technology

QEA Tech specializes in utilizing drones to acquire infrared imagery of building facades, which is then analyzed using proprietary AI algorithms. This technology allows for precise identification of issues related to thermal loss, degradation, and insulation failures down to a few centimeters. Key features of QEA Tech’s services include:
1. High-precision wall assessments using AI and drones.
2. Direct visualization of energy waste in terms of CO₂ emissions.
3. Automated calculations of ROI for proposed renovations.
4. Generation of 3D reports that ensure consistent information is shared among managers, field staff, and executives.

Market Differentiation in Japan

Despite advancements in technology, the conventional practice in Japan for exterior wall inspections primarily relies on visual checks or tapping methods, leaving a significant gap when it comes to accurately visualizing thermal loss and CO₂ emissions. QEA Tech’s superior technology stands out as there are few companies in Japan capable of such advanced diagnostics. This positions them as a leader in the future market of building diagnostics.

Future Prospects

With the backing of this collaboration, Global Gates is poised to expand its service offerings beyond internal cleaning quality management to include external quality assessments and environmental value enhancement. The aim is to offer comprehensive support for hotel and building operators to achieve simultaneous goals of carbon neutrality, energy savings, and increased asset value. This endeavor not only supports ESG management practices but also contributes to the creation of a more environmentally conscious society.

About QEA Tech Japan

Established in January 2024, QEA Tech Japan operates as the Japanese branch of the Canadian QEA Tech, specializing in exterior building diagnostics using AI and drone technologies. Their innovative solutions aim to bolster energy efficiency, enhance ESG assessments, and optimize maintenance strategies. They have already conducted audits for significant public buildings and institutions in Japan, such as the Ueno National Museum and Tokyo Big Sight.

About Global Gates

Founded in May 2007, Global Gates focuses on hotel housekeeping management, handling both luxury and business hotel segments. Their extensive expertise encompasses the management of guest room and public area cleaning, equipment maintenance, and consulting services built on thorough technical knowledge. Additionally, Global Gates engages in trading environmentally friendly products, demonstrating their commitment to sustaining the planet.

This newfound initiative between Global Gates and QEA Tech signals a future where technology not only serves the industry but also fosters a more sustainable and responsible approach to building management.