Leesburg, VA – February 25, 2026 Lawrence Melton, CEO & President of The Building People, returns to the Realcomm IBcon Advisory Council for 2026 to leverage his strategic leadership in shaping next-generation practices in intelligent buildings, digital facilities transformation, and integrated real estate operations.
As one of the pioneers advancing smart building and AI technology across the Federal sector for over 20 years, Melton brings deep expertise shaped by his prior service on the Advisory Council and more than 15 years of participation in Realcomm and IBcon events—experience that has helped advance actionable insights bridging technology, building operations, and portfolio performance. This appointment reflects his deep industry experience and commitment to advancing how organizations leverage data, automation, and technology innovation across the built environment.
Realcomm and IBcon events convene senior executives from commercial real estate, facilities, and technology to address the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing the industry. Advisory Council members help identify emerging priorities, shape strategic themes, and guide conference programming toward real-world impact that benefits owners, occupiers, and the broader built environment community.
“I’m honored to serve on the Realcomm’s 2026 IBcon Advisory Council to help advance the conversations that matter most,” said Melton. “Our industry is at a pivotal moment where digital tools, operational intelligence, and integrated facilities strategies are redefining how buildings perform and deliver value for tenants and owners. I look forward to contributing perspectives that help organizations transform innovation into measurable performance, efficiency, and strategic advantage.”
As an Advisory Council member, Melton will work with an experienced group of other forward-thinking leaders to guide discussions and programming around smart building integration, digital transformation, data-driven decision-making, and the practical intersection of technology and facilities operations. Melton’s selection reinforces The Building People’s leadership in bridging people, process, and technology to drive stronger performance outcomes across complex portfolios and mission-critical environments.
The Realcomm | IBcon 2026 conference will take place June 2–4, 2026, in San Diego, California, bringing together senior decision-makers and industry thought leaders to explore innovation and strategies shaping the built environment.
About The Building People
The Building People delivers integrated solutions that combine smart building technology, real estate strategy, full lifecycle facilities operations services, integrated workforce and workplace design. We transform organizations and portfolios using real-time data, automation, and AI to optimize performance, reduce costs, and extend asset life. Whether supporting a single building or an enterprise portfolio, we tailor every solution to meet client-specific needs, helping create spaces that are agile, innovative, sustainable, and built for long-term success. Learn more at https://thebuildingpeople.com.
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