Smart Spaces has been crowned the Property Tech Company of the Year at the UK Business Tech Awards 2025.

The recognition is said to cement Smart Spaces’ position as a global pioneer of smart building software in commercial real estate.

The UK Business Tech Awards celebrate companies that use technology in innovative and impactful ways to transform industries and society.

Smart Spaces has articulated that winning the Property Tech category places the company at the forefront of the PropTech sector.

Bridging the physical and digital in real estate

Smart Spaces’ smart building operating system (OS) transforms commercial real estate by connecting thousands of systems into one seamless, intuitive user experience.

From access control, lifts, HVAC to lighting, IoT sensors and workplace apps, the company’s OS offers a unified, real-time platform that empowers landlords, occupiers and end-users alike.

The system is now deployed across over 105 million square feet of prime office space in 30 countries, powering flagship projects such as 22 Bishopsgate, Paddington Square and International Place, Boston.

A judge’s comment about the entry explains: “Smart Spaces stands out for creating a genuinely innovative OS and app.

“Their consistent profitability demonstrates exceptional business acumen, while the impressive client roster provides compelling validation of their leadership position in smart building technology.”

A journey of independent growth

Smart Spaces has been entirely self-funded and remains privately owned.

Founded by brothers Dan and Tom Drogman, the company has reportedly reinvested profits to build a scalable platform and expand its global footprint.

Since 2010, the Smart Spaces team has grown to 70 employees while the business is said remain lean and agile – thanks to a cloud-based architecture designed for scale.

“Sustainable and engaging”

Dan Drogman, CEO, Smart Spaces stated: “Winning the Property Tech Company of the Year award is a huge moment for us.

“We’ve spent years building not just a product but a platform that makes buildings human-centric, sustainable and engaging.

“This recognition reflects the hard work of every employee, our close collaboration with clients and our belief that technology should make real estate both smarter and more personal.”