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CLIENT FEATURE: Universal #PropTech $UPI.ca Delivering Healthy Building Solutions and Services For Building Developers, Owners and Operators #AI #IoT $SNE $MSFT $HON

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 9:43 AM on Wednesday, December 23rd, 2020

UPI: TSX-V

www.universalproptech.com

As the name implies “PropTech” is a combination of two words and stands for “property technology.”  As simple as that is, the implementation and importance of PropTech is anything but. 

Like every other industry on the planet that is incorporating technology to create greater efficiencies and experiences, the commercial real estate market is no different and is seeing the rapid adoption of;

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Machine learning
  • Big data
  • Internet of Things (IoT Sensors)
  • Cloud computing

To create cost savings by reducing and even eliminating existing costs, create greater efficiencies for the operation and maintenance of real estate assets, as well as, improve the design of new builds.

IMPACT OF COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has served to significantly increased the demand for PropTech in the commercial real estate market as follows:

  • The need for solutions to get workers back into workplace buildings and offices. Specifically, the need to identify bacteria and viruses in indoor air quality, as well as, the ability to sanitize immediately and effectively.
  • The need to create even greater cost savings and efficiencies for real estate owners that will continue suffering losses until workers significantly return to the workplace.

WHY UNIVERSAL PROPTECH (UPI:TSXV)?

Whereas many companies are just now trying to capitalize on the opportunities presented in the current and massive future of PropTech, Universal PropTech Inc. (“UPI”) a diversified investment platform delivering healthy building solutions and services for building developers, owners and operators in Canada.  More than just lip service, UPI has been successfully delivering its PropTech solutions for years, with revenues over the last 3 years as follows:

2017 – $13.8M

2018 – $13.7M

2019 – $15.9M

Headquartered in Toronto, UPI has offices across Canada including Halifax,Montreal, and Ottawa. 

COMPANY HIGHLIGHTS

  • Used in Federal Government facilities for over 40 years
  • Provides real estate managers turnkey HVAC Building Controls design, equipment, installation and ongoing operations and maintenance services for Industrial, Commercial, Institutional and Multi-residential customers
  • Already possesses under-utilized IP in building controls to add in additional monitoring inputs and equipment controls
  • Diverse revenue streams via products, installations and ongoing
  • Key strategic partnerships afford the ability to monitor real-time utility meters, key BAS and systems data in a building.
  • Team has the capability to make sense of this data and apply advanced web tools to make recommendations to fine tune a building, saving from 5% to 15% of a facilities energy spend without capital expenditure
  • VCI offers the depth and breadth of Building Automation Systems (BAS) knowledge and products from the likes of Siemens and Honeywell to support building automation systems

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COVID-19 STRATEGY

As businesses return to the office, property managers must think about the design and safety of their buildings for occupants. Traditional cleaning methods are ineffective at preventing transmission. UV technology is able to sanitize all surfaces free from pathogens. UPI is capitalizing on this opportunity by building and acquiring UV technology as it is the best in the market to administer and integrate it into healthy buildings in Canada.

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Universal PropTech $UPI.ca Announces Agreements to Install Delta-X Trust Units at Retirement Home and Sports and School Facility $SNE $MSFT $HON

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:54 AM on Tuesday, December 22nd, 2020
  • Announced agreements to install Delta-X Trust units in a Vaughan retirement home, and a sports and school complex.
  • As previously announced in a November 23, 2020 press release, UPI entered into an agreement with the Delta-X Group to test the Delta-X Trust proprietary face and temperature recognition software technology, with clients across Canada.
  • COVID-19 has infected more than 485,000 people in Canada with over 13,800 deaths. While the Canadian Government expects to vaccinate the majority of Canadians by the end of 2021, it is still unclear as to the length of time that vaccines will protect Canadians.
  • Technology such as Delta-X Trust can be a key tool to manage the flow of people in and out of high traffic public and private facilities, providing property managers with the protocols to improve the safety of the tenants and visitors to a site.

Toronto, Ontario–(December 22, 2020) – Universal PropTech Inc. (TSXV: UPI) (“UPI” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce agreements to install Delta-X Trust units in a Vaughan retirement home, and a sports and school complex.

As previously announced in a November 23, 2020 press release, UPI entered into an agreement with the Delta-X Group to test the Delta-X Trust proprietary face and temperature recognition software technology, with clients across Canada. To this end, UPI has entered into agreements with UniversalCare Canada Inc. to install Delta-X unit within its Richview Retirement Residence facility, and with Mentana Group Inc. to install unit within their Vaughan Sports Village facility.

“The Company is pleased to be able to deploy the Delta-X Trust units at the Richview Retirement Residence, a premier Independent and Assisted Living home, and Sports Village, a multi-rink and school complex,” stated UPI CEO Chris Hazelton. “The Company and each of these facilities will scope out the unit protocols over the coming weeks to ensure the units provide additional security and protection for users of the facilities, and the Company expects installation to be completed in coming weeks. Seniors homes, schools and other institutional facilities are among the highest risk facilities to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and we are pleased that we can be part of the solution.”

COVID-19 has infected more than 485,000 people in Canada with over 13,800 deaths. While the Canadian Government expects to vaccinate the majority of Canadians by the end of 2021, it is still unclear as to the length of time that vaccines will protect Canadians. Technology such as Delta-X Trust can be a key tool to manage the flow of people in and out of high traffic public and private facilities, providing property managers with the protocols to improve the safety of the tenants and visitors to a site. These pilots are expected to provide the Company with better visibility regarding the interaction between key stakeholders, integration within building systems, and will inform wider go-to-market strategies. Other clients of the Company have expressed an interest to have Delta-X Trust units installed, and the Company will continue to refine the strategy to scale the opportunities.

New Technology – DELTA-X Trust

Delta-X™ Trust is a technology package that offers building administrators touchless facial recognition, temperature detection and multi-factor authentication (MFA) technology to improve hygiene and security standards in any public, high-risk or restricted-access environment. Delta-X™ Trust solutions can be applied to communities, office buildings, bus stations, airports, hotels, schools, hospitals, sports facilities and other public places with heavy traffic, helping to achieve intelligent security management and disease prevention.

About Universal PropTech Inc.

Universal PropTech Inc. (TSXV: UPI) is a leading building innovation company, selecting, integrating, deploying and maintaining PropTech in healthy buildings. As trusted advisors, we provide holistic evidence-driven solutions and services for building developers, owners and operators in Canada.

UPI operates through its wholly-owned subsidiary, VCI Controls Inc. (“VCI”), a leading supplier and integrator of PropTech healthy building solutions and services. VCI is an industry leader in the acquisition and deployment of intelligent building technology, including the integration of all building systems utilizing the latest in communications technologies and standards. VCI’s business focuses on digital controls and mechanical services, performance monitoring, and energy efficiency solutions.

With headquarters in Toronto, Universal PropTech has offices across Canada including, Halifax, Montreal, and Ottawa. For more information, visit www.universalproptech.com

Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking statements. The reader is cautioned that assumptions used in the preparation of such information, although considered reasonable by the Company at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect. Forward-looking statements, specifically those concerning future performance and other statements that are not historical fact, are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from the Company’s plans and expectations. These plans, expectations, risks and uncertainties are detailed herein and from time to time in the filings made by the Company with the TSX Venture Exchange (the “Exchange”) and securities regulators. The Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Trading in the securities of the Company should be considered highly speculative. All forward-looking information contained in this news release is expressly qualified in its entirety by this cautionary statement.

Neither the Exchange, nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Universal PropTech Inc.

Chris Hazelton

Chief Executive Officer

(647) 300-2957

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Universal PropTech $UPI.ca Announces the Appointment of Robert Daniels to the Advisory Board $SNE $MSFT $HON

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:38 AM on Friday, December 18th, 2020
  • Announced the appointment of Mr. Robert Daniels to the Advisory Board
  • Mr. Daniels is a long-time creator and developer of new business ventures and initiatives in the real estate and sustainability fields.
  • With a career spanning over 30 years, Mr. Daniels has been involved in substantial multi-million-dollar ventures in real estate and land development, commercial property investment and renewable power totalling over $1.4 B.
  • As an industry leader, he became one of the first large-scale builders of super energy efficient homes in Canada and one of the first independent full-scale retailers of environmentally responsible products.

Toronto, Ontario–(December 18, 2020) – Universal PropTech Inc. (TSXV: UPI) (“UPI” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Robert Daniels to the Advisory Board.

Mr. Daniels is a long-time creator and developer of new business ventures and initiatives in the real estate and sustainability fields. With a career spanning over 30 years, Mr. Daniels has been involved in substantial multi-million-dollar ventures in real estate and land development, commercial property investment and renewable power totalling over $1.4 B. As an industry leader, he became one of the first large-scale builders of super energy efficient homes in Canada and one of the first independent full-scale retailers of environmentally responsible products.

Mr. Daniels is a former board member of the Greater Toronto Home Builders Association, the Urban Development institute and numerous private companies and charitable organizations in Ontario. He is a graduate of The Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. As a Climate Reality Leader, he holds a certification in ISO-14064-3: GHG Validation and Verification from the University of Toronto.

Mr. Daniels will support the Company’s efforts in investments and acquisitions of PropTech companies together with overall business development knowledge of commercial, institutional and multi-residential asset owners and managers.

“I have been a serial entrepreneur my entire life. I understand the leadership required to not only make deals, but to make them successful, and I have joined as an Advisor because I believe that this type of participation can do just that to help with Universal PropTech’s strategy,” commented Robert Daniels, Advisor, Universal PropTech Inc.

“We are excited to have Bob support us in our growth campaign to acquire, invest and license PropTech,” stated Chris Hazelton, Chief Executive Officer of Universal PropTech Inc. “His development and investment experiences will be of tremendous value going forward.”

About Universal PropTech Inc.

Universal PropTech Inc. (TSXV: UPI) is a leading building innovation company, selecting, integrating, deploying and maintaining PropTech in healthy buildings. As trusted advisors, we provide holistic evidence-driven solutions and services for building developers, owners and operators in Canada.

UPI operates through its wholly owned subsidiary, VCI Controls Inc. (“VCI”), a leading supplier and integrator of PropTech healthy building solutions and services. VCI is an industry leader in the acquisition and deployment of intelligent building technology, including the integration of all building systems utilizing the latest in communications technologies and standards. VCI’s business focuses on digital controls and mechanical services, performance monitoring, and energy efficiency solutions.

With headquarters in Toronto, Universal PropTech has offices across Canada including, Halifax, Montreal, and Ottawa. For more information, visit www.universalproptech.com.

Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking statements. The reader is cautioned that assumptions used in the preparation of such information, although considered reasonable by the Company at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect. Forward-looking statements, specifically those concerning future performance and other statements that are not historical fact, are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from the Company’s plans and expectations. These plans, expectations, risks and uncertainties are detailed herein and from time to time in the filings made by the Company with the TSX Venture Exchange (the “Exchange”) and securities regulators. The Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Trading in the securities of the Company should be considered highly speculative. All forward-looking information contained in this news release is expressly qualified in its entirety by this cautionary statement.

Neither the Exchange, nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Universal PropTech Inc.
Chris Hazelton
Chief Executive Officer
(647) 300-2957

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Universal PropTech Inc. $UPI.ca Names Frank Carnevale as Chief Growth Officer $SNE $MSFT $HON $SONA.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 4:24 PM on Tuesday, December 1st, 2020
  • Announced the appointment of Mr. Frank Carnevale as Chief Growth Officer.
  • Mr Carnevale is the former Chief Operating Officer of the Company, and is returning to focus on acquisitions, investments, organic growth strategies and execution to improve the overall value of the Company.
  • Mr. Carnevale will work closely with the CEO, Mr. Chris Hazelton, in delivering an aggressive growth program over the coming months.

Toronto, Ontario–(December 1, 2020) – Universal PropTech Inc. (TSXV: UPI) (“the Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Frank Carnevale as Chief Growth Officer.

Mr Carnevale is the former Chief Operating Officer of the Company, and is returning to focus on acquisitions, investments, organic growth strategies and execution to improve the overall value of the Company. Mr. Carnevale will work closely with the CEO, Mr. Chris Hazelton, in delivering an aggressive growth program over the coming months.

Mr. Carnevale is an award-winning CxO, industry thought leader, and has originated over $2.5 billion in energy transactions in regulated and unregulated energy service companies. He served as an Executive Board Member of the Energy Council of Canada from 2017 to 2019. He also served as a Board Member of the Council for Clean & Reliable Electricity, and the Ontario Energy Association.

“I see tremendous opportunities to improve the value of facilities by integrating proptech innovation with design, operations, and all in a very holistic customer-centric approach,” commented Frank Carnevale, Chief Growth Officer of Universal PropTech Inc.

“We are excited to have Frank back with us to aggressively grow our businesses,” stated Chris Hazelton, Chief Executive of Officer of Universal PropTech Inc. “He brings a unique perspective on how to take our share of the ongoing transformation in proptech and energy.”

About Universal PropTech Inc.

Universal PropTech Inc. (TSXV: UPI), conducts its operations through its wholly-owned subsidiary, VCI Controls Inc. (“VCI”), a leading supplier and integrator of proptech healthy building solutions and services. The Company is an industry leader in the development of intelligent building technology, including the integration of all building systems utilizing the latest in communications technologies and standards. VCI’s business focuses on digital controls and mechanical services, performance monitoring, and energy efficiency solutions.

With headquarters in Toronto, Universal PropTech has offices across Canada including, Halifax, Montreal, and Ottawa. For more information, visit www.universalproptech.com

Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking statements. The reader is cautioned that assumptions used in the preparation of such information, although considered reasonable by the Company at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect. Forward-looking statements, specifically those concerning future performance and other statements that are not historical fact, are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from the Company’s plans and expectations. These plans, expectations, risks and uncertainties are detailed herein and from time to time in the filings made by the Company with the TSX Venture Exchange (the “Exchange”) and securities regulators. The Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Trading in the securities of the Company should be considered highly speculative. All forward-looking information contained in this news release is expressly qualified in its entirety by this cautionary statement.

Neither the Exchange, nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Universal PropTech Inc.

Chris Hazelton

Chief Executive Officer

(647) 300-2957

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AGORACOM Welcomes Universal #PropTech $UPI.ca Delivering Healthy Building Solutions and Services For Building Developers, Owners and Operators #AI #IoT $SNE $MSFT $HON $SONA.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 5:37 PM on Monday, November 30th, 2020

UPI: TSX-V

www.universalproptech.com

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As the name implies “PropTech” is a combination of two words and stands for “property technology.”  As simple as that is, the implementation and importance of PropTech is anything but. 

Like every other industry on the planet that is incorporating technology to create greater efficiencies and experiences, the commercial real estate market is no different and is seeing the rapid adoption of;

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Machine learning
  • Big data
  • Internet of Things (IoT Sensors)
  • Cloud computing

To create cost savings by reducing and even eliminating existing costs, create greater efficiencies for the operation and maintenance of real estate assets, as well as, improve the design of new builds.

IMPACT OF COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has served to significantly increased the demand for PropTech in the commercial real estate market as follows:

  • The need for solutions to get workers back into workplace buildings and offices. Specifically, the need to identify bacteria and viruses in indoor air quality, as well as, the ability to sanitize immediately and effectively.
  • The need to create even greater cost savings and efficiencies for real estate owners that will continue suffering losses until workers significantly return to the workplace.

WHY UNIVERSAL PROPTECH (UPI:TSXV)?

Whereas many companies are just now trying to capitalize on the opportunities presented in the current and massive future of PropTech, Universal PropTech Inc. (“UPI”) a diversified investment platform delivering healthy building solutions and services for building developers, owners and operators in Canada.  More than just lip service, UPI has been successfully delivering its PropTech solutions for years, with revenues over the last 3 years as follows:

2017 – $13.8M

2018 – $13.7M

2019 – $15.9M

Headquartered in Toronto, UPI has offices across Canada including Halifax,Montreal, and Ottawa. 

COMPANY HIGHLIGHTS

  • Used in Federal Government facilities for over 40 years
  • Provides real estate managers turnkey HVAC Building Controls design, equipment, installation and ongoing operations and maintenance services for Industrial, Commercial, Institutional and Multi-residential customers
  • Already possesses under-utilized IP in building controls to add in additional monitoring inputs and equipment controls
  • Diverse revenue streams via products, installations and ongoing
  • Key strategic partnerships afford the ability to monitor real-time utility meters, key BAS and systems data in a building.
  • Team has the capability to make sense of this data and apply advanced web tools to make recommendations to fine tune a building, saving from 5% to 15% of a facilities energy spend without capital expenditure
  • VCI offers the depth and breadth of Building Automation Systems (BAS) knowledge and products from the likes of Siemens and Honeywell to support building automation systems
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COVID-19 STRATEGY

As businesses return to the office, property managers must think about the design and safety of their buildings for occupants. Traditional cleaning methods are ineffective at preventing transmission. UV technology is able to sanitize all surfaces free from pathogens. UPI is capitalizing on this opportunity by building and acquiring UV technology as it is the best in the market to administer and integrate it into healthy buildings in Canada.

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Hub On AGORACOM / Corporate Profile

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