
What you need to know
Artificial intelligence has undoubtedly changed the way we think about technology and the world. In the property space, AI is increasingly playing a role in smart, responsive building management, and improving efficiency.
Re-watch this PluggedIn webinar to explore some real-life case studies with Ash Buxton from BraveGen. He’ll be showcasing the benefits and use cases of AI to solve some of our long standing issues in buildings management. Quan Sun, BraveGen’s data guru, will provide technical details of how ‘Clive’, the company’s analytical robot AI, works to identify anomalies in buildings and the quality assurance processes behind it.
Data is key to smart buildings and BraveGen will also talk about an AI tool able to extract key data from PDF invoices and bills to fuel building management, climate reporting, and rating tools.
Joined by Bobby Shen, NZGBC’s Business Development Manager - Existing Buildings, our panel will discuss some of the emerging technologies that might change the way work and manage your property portfolio.
About BraveGen: BraveGen is a leading provider of enterprise-level software solutions for contractor management, health & safety, environmental compliance, and sustainability. Their advanced carbon accounting and utility management software helps businesses manage, report, and reduce carbon emissions with precision and confidence. BraveGen's AI-powered tools, such as Clive, offer cutting-edge capabilities in energy emissions management and sustainability dashboards.
Who should attend this webinar
This webinar is suited to Building owners, Developers, Asset managers and Facility managers.
Pricing (excl. GST)
This webinar recording is free to members
$0 Member price
$40 Non Member price
$0 Future Thinkers
CPD Points
Continuous professional development points available;
Homestar, Green Star & NABERSNZ
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Speaker details

Ash Buxton
Business Development Specialist, Energy & Building Efficiency - BraveGen
Ash Buxton is a Business Development Specialist at BraveGen, bringing over 18 years of experience in the energy and electrical sector. His expertise spans energy efficiency, electrical infrastructure, building performance optimization, and sustainability solutions. Ash collaborates closely with clients to help them achieve their energy reduction and sustainability goals through smart technology and actionable insights.
Passionate about driving meaningful change, Ash empowers businesses to make data-driven decisions that enhance operational efficiency and contribute to a greener future.

Bobby Shen
Senior Manager, Existing Buildings - NZGBC
Bobby Shen is the senior manager at the NZGBC looking at existing buildings. This includes the rating tools Green Star Performance, NABERSNZ, and Net Zero Buildings.
He has a background in commercial architecture, sustainability, governance, and community development. In his role, he assists the property sector in Aotearoa to drive low-carbon and ESG responsive properties.
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Quan Sun
Principal Data Scientist - BraveGen
Dr Quan Sun is the Principal Data Scientist at BraveGen and holds a PhD in Machine Learning, with extensive experience spanning various industries and government agencies. Quan leads BraveGen's AI Alert System, driving progress in intelligent and proactive solutions.
Quan is committed to harnessing AI to advance greener, smarter buildings and energy-efficient technologies, contributing to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future.
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