What Building Intelligence Group does

Building Intelligence Group S.r.l. (BIG), founded in 2006 and headquartered in Cuneo, Italy, is an independent building and home automation system integrator that designs, installs and maintains integrated automation systems for hotels, residential properties, commercial buildings, industrial facilities and accessibility applications. The company develops and sells BIGStudio, a proprietary Building Management System (BMS) software platform that unifies lighting, climate, security, audio/video, energy monitoring and access control across multiple automation protocols including KNX, BACnet, Modbus, MBus, EnOcean, Zigbee and IoT/IOE. BIGStudio is offered through two licensing models — a perpetual "Unlimited" license and a subscription-based "365" license — alongside dedicated modules for hospitality (BIGStudio Hotel, with deep PMS integration via FIAS protocol to platforms such as Slope, Hotel Cube, Ericsoft, Solution G Holidays, ZAK, BEDZZLE, beddy and CiaoManager), condominium digitalization (Digital Place) and a mobile companion app.

The company generates revenue through four streams: bespoke automation projects (design, hardware procurement, installation and commissioning), software licenses and subscriptions, certified KNX training courses delivered at its authorized KNX Training Center in Magliano Alpi (the first in Piedmont, established 2014, with KNX Tutor Ing. Gianluca Dho), and ongoing technical support and managed service contracts. Distribution is conducted primarily through direct enterprise sales supplemented by OEM channel partnerships with Crestron (certified partner since 2013), Lutron, ABB, Schneider Electric, Vimar, Siemens and CEM Systems (sole Italian integrated partner).

BIG's customer base spans healthcare providers (Ospedale Savigliano, Ospedale Gallarate, Clinica Koeliker), hospitality operators (Hotel Pahor, Hotel Nevada, Hotel Faloria, Eataly, Vineho), food and beverage manufacturers (Salumificio San Carlo, Albertengo, Distillerie Berta), industrial firms (Bottero), retail (IKEA Roncadelle) and aviation (SEA Linate). The company has received four KNX Italia awards (2011, 2019, 2023, 2024), a Legambiente 2015 environmental innovation award and a Cotec Foundation 2013 national innovation award. Roberto Bongiovanni serves as CEO. Most recent strategic priorities include a 2024 partnership with Politecnico di Torino spin-off ToBe Analytics for AI applied to building automation, membership in the Smart Hub Italy integrator network, and continued expansion of the BIGStudio Hotel PMS integration ecosystem through 2025.

Name

Building Intelligence Group

Legal name

BUILDING INTELLIGENCE GROUP S.R.L.

Website

https://bigsrl.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Building Intelligence Group (BIG), founded 2006 in Cuneo, Italy, is a system integrator that develops the proprietary BIGStudio BMS platform and delivers integrated building, hotel, residential and industrial automation projects across Italy, supported by an authorized KNX Training Center.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Automation Systems

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Building Automation Systems (BAS/BMS) Integration & Controls (BPABAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Building Automation & Controls (BAS/BMS) (HSAPAPAA), Smart Building Software Platforms (IWMS/CAFM Integration, Digital Twin, Command Center) (BPABAGAG), HVAC Controls & Optimization (Smart Thermostats, VAV, Chillers/Boilers Controls) (BPABAGAB), Lighting Controls & Building Integration (Drivers, sensors, dimming, lighting control panels, networked lighting) (IMAGAIAI)

Keywords

• Building automation systems
• Hotel automation solutions
• Smart home integration
• KNX training programs
• Building management software

Headquarters

HQ city

Cuneo

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses: BIGStudio software sold as perpetual licenses (Unlimited) or annual subscriptions (365). The Unlimited license is perpetual with optional services; the 365 license includes updates with each renewal.
2. KNX Training Courses: Certified KNX training programs including Basic courses (40 hours) that lead to KNX Partner certification. Course fees are quoted at €1,200 + VAT.
3. Custom Automation Projects: Design and installation of bespoke building, hotel, and process automation systems. Projects include consultation, system design, hardware procurement, installation, and commissioning.
4. Technical Support Services: Service contracts providing priority intervention, on-call availability packages, and discounted service hour packages for ongoing maintenance and technical support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Building Intelligence Group (BIG) designs, implements, and maintains custom building, hotel, and home automation systems using its proprietary BIGStudio Building Management System (BMS) software. The company acts as a system integrator, delivering turnkey projects that unify lighting, climate, security, audio/video, energy monitoring, and access control across multiple protocols (KNX, BACnet, Modbus, MBus, EnOcean, Zigbee). It also operates an authorized KNX Training Center delivering certified professional courses.

Product overview

Building Intelligence Group (BIG) offers a unified platform-plus-modules architecture centered on BIGStudio, their proprietary BMS (Building Management System) software. The core BIGStudio platform serves as the central supervision and control system for home, hotel, and building automation, available in specialized variants including BIGStudio Hotel (hospitality-focused with PMS integrations) and Digital Place (condominium digitalization). BIGStudio is offered through two licensing models: the perpetual BIGStudio Unlimited license and the subscription-based BIGStudio 365 license that includes automatic updates. The ecosystem is extended by the BIGStudio App mobile companion for remote monitoring and control, along with certified KNX training courses delivered at their authorized KNX Training Center. Beyond software, BIG provides comprehensive service offerings including residential smart home automation, building automation for commercial and industrial properties, process automation for manufacturing facilities, hotel automation solutions, and accessibility-focused automation for people with disabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BIGStudio: Proprietary software platform for integrated management of technological systems in buildings, hotels, and homes. Developed entirely by BIG, it serves as a BMS (Building Management System) solution.
• BIGStudio Hotel
• BIGStudio App
• BIG Academy
• Digital Place

Products and services

• BIGStudio BMS Platform Proprietary Building Management System (BMS) software for integrated management of technological systems in homes, hotels, and commercial buildings. Modular and scalable, it serves as the central supervision and control system connecting multiple automation technologies. Offered under BIGStudio Unlimited (perpetual license) or BIGStudio 365 (annual subscription with automatic updates).
• BIGStudio Hotel Hospitality-specific automation module integrated with Property Management Systems (PMS) including Slope, Hotel Cube (Proxima), Ericsoft, Solution G Holidays, ZAK (WuBook), CiaoManager, Bedzzle, and beddy PMS. Supports FIAS protocol, smart guest access via virtual keys and QR codes, and contactless check-in/check-out for hotels, B&Bs, and resorts.
• Digital Place BMS solution specifically designed for condominium digitalization, enabling smart building management for residential communities.
• Smart Home Automation (Domotica Smart Home) Custom home automation solutions for residential properties including luxury homes, villas, apartments, and lofts. Features include comfort optimization, energy efficiency, security systems, audio/video distribution, and contemporary design integration.
• Building Automation Building management automation for large-scale properties including offices, commercial buildings, and industrial facilities. Features integrated systems for lighting, HVAC, audio/video, security, energy monitoring, and centralized control.
• Process Automation Industrial process automation solutions using sensors integrated with BIGStudio software to monitor temperature, pressure, flow rates, and optimize production facility operations.
• Accessibility Automation (Disabilità) Specialized automation solutions for people with disabilities, including smart home systems with voice signaling, light indicators, and automated equipment to enable independent living.
• KNX Training Courses Certified KNX Basic training courses (40 hours) and Advanced courses at BIG's authorized KNX Training Center, leading to KNX Partner certification. Course fee: €1,200 + VAT. Designed for installers, designers, architects, and system integrators.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy savings up to 20% through intelligent automation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers25 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• CrestroncoreTechnology or Integration · 7 November 2013BIG has maintained formal Crestron partnership from 2013 through 2017 and beyond. Crestron is an American multinational specializing in high-level residential and tertiary automation systems and audio-video control/distribution. BIG serves as a certified partner implementing Crestron solutions for luxury homes, hotels, and commercial buildings. BIG also holds Digital Media Certified Designer status for Crestron DM8G systems.
• BedzzlecoreTechnology or IntegrationBIGStudio has integrated with Bedzzle PMS platform, enabling automated data synchronization between BMS and property management systems. This integration eliminates manual copy-paste operations, reduces errors, and increases operational efficiency for hospitality clients.
• beddy PMScoreTechnology or IntegrationNew integration between BIGStudio and beddy PMS enables smart access automation (check-in and check-out without physical keys), energy efficiency through intelligent management of lights, HVAC and devices, and overall improved guest experience.
• ToBe AnalyticsstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with ToBe Analytics, a spin-off from Politecnico di Torino specializing in data analysis and artificial intelligence applied to building automation and home automation. This collaboration represents a significant step for BIG's innovation path, pushing the boundaries of technology and continuously improving their installations.
• Smart Hub ItalystrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerBIG Srl is a member of Smart Hub Italy - the first Italian network of System Integrators. This network connects certified system integrators to share knowledge, best practices, and collaborative opportunities in the building automation sector.
• CEM SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBIG is the only 'CEM Integrated Partner' for Italy. CEM Systems, part of Tyco Security Products, is a world leader in security management. The company serves demanding clients including Malaysia Airlines for integrated security solutions including access control, CCTV, and intrusion detection.
• KNX ItaliacoreTechnology or IntegrationBIG is a member of KNX ITALIA (Konnex Italia), the Italian branch of the international KNX Association. This membership provides access to the KNX product catalog of over 7,000 products and enables participation in KNX certification and training programs.
• GOCERminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBIG Srl is a GOCER partner supporting energy communities and collective self-production facilities. The collaboration aims to provide environmental, economic, and social benefits through the development of energy communities (Smartgrid).

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Schneider Electric: Global leader in building automation (EcoStruxure Building) and energy management. Directly comparable as a major hardware/software stack whose products BIG integrates and resells as a Schneider Electric partner.
• Legrand: Global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructure with overlapping smart home/automation offerings targeted at the same Italian customer base.
• Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Owner of the Desigo BMS platform and a key partner of BIG. Operates broadly across building automation with deeper R&D and global scale than any Italian integrator.
• Crestron Electronics: Premium US-based automation and AV control vendor whose indirect sales model relies on certified partners like BIG. Highly comparable on luxury residential and hotel automation offerings.
• Honeywell Building Technologies: Global BMS/HVAC controls giant competing for the same hotel, healthcare and commercial building accounts that BIG serves in Italy.
• Johnson Controls: Global BMS incumbent (Metasys, OpenBlue) and owner of CEM Systems security — BIG is the only CEM Integrated Partner in Italy. Comparable on integrated security + building automation portfolios.
• ABB: Multi-national building automation and KNX technology provider; partnered with BIG on the Dambel/ASPEC project. Comparable as both a hardware supplier and a competing integrator in Italy.

Direct peers

• Lutron Electronics: Lighting controls specialist (15,000+ SKUs) for which BIG is a certified Italian partner. Direct overlap in residential and hotel lighting control integration projects.
• Vimar: Italian building automation and wiring accessories manufacturer (Well Contact Plus). Direct peer in Italian residential and hotel KNX/automation projects.
• Bticino (Legrand Group): Italian building automation brand offering MyHOME and similar residential automation systems. Direct domestic peer competing for the same luxury residential and small-hotel projects.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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