Water is often treated as a fixed utility cost in buildings until something goes wrong. A frozen pipe. A hidden leak. A surprise water bill. In this episode of the ASHB Smarter Homes & Buildings Podcast, Harry Kohal of TMA Systems sits down with David Benaiges, Vice President of Intelligent Water Solutions at Watts Water Technologies and lead behind the Nexa platform, to explore why water deserves far more attention in facility management.
The conversation looks at how extreme weather, aging infrastructure, rising water costs, and workforce turnover are reshaping water management in commercial buildings. David explains why a single main meter is no longer enough, how deeper water visibility can uncover major cost and risk savings, and why water data is quickly becoming a competitive advantage across hotels, multifamily, healthcare, and other large facilities.
They also discuss practical options for existing buildings with limited budgets, how technology can support overstretched facility teams, and how water intelligence can integrate with existing BMS and maintenance systems without overwhelming users.
