In a world constantly changing and evolving, IoT solutions playing as the next frontier of facility technology, create an entirely new way of managing energy as well as other things for a whole array of industries. Commonly known as Internet of Things (IoT), this technology makes possible a wide variety of applications using connected devices and data-driven systems. In the building industry, IoT continues its path as a disruptive technology by impacting the operations. With the traditional building management systems (BMS) reaching its limits in delivering sufficient and timely building data, IoT is rapidly setting the pace to become a new game-changer.
Why? Building Management System (BMS), which once played a central role in managing energy in industrial and commercial buildings, is no longer viable with today’s rapid technological advancements. Responsible for the management of core building functions such as heating, air conditioning and ventilation equipment, the old-school BMS is now becoming obsolete in delivering sufficient and timely building data. As a wire-based automation system, it also creates high cost and complexity in addition to some anomalies. This is where IoT comes in.
The role of the BMS is to provide data on the performance of the buildings’ system and allow for the optimisation but if we add IoT in the equation, the optimisation can go much further. When combining IoT and BMS, you’ll gain the benefits of both technologies. For instance, bringing automation to traditional building management systems. Not only will the IoT devices generate real-time data, but they will also grant the user complete control over any building’s lighting, security, space, and assets.
With the help of IoT, any unforeseen activities can be monitored and managed by the system while simultaneously informing the owner. Reducing energy costs is another benefit of this integration. While BMS only provides data with major operational units, IoT thus monitors power consumption with attached devices on all the building’s equipment. In this way, we can now have accurate measurements of the utility consumption and facility managers may also identify inefficiencies.
IoT also provides security and safety with no risk of breach of crucial data if the combination of IoT BMS is in place. In addition to improved security, the maintenance aspects also play a major role in improving the building systems. With IoT sensors installed all over a building, maintenance needs will be addressed to the facility manager before the problem even arises. There will be no more wastage of unnecessary resources or risks of interrupted operations. Same thing for water management where IoT-enabled sensors placed in water supply channels will deliver data of the excess water consumption instantly and at the same time prevent wastage of water resources.
With IoT technologies elevating BMS functionalities these days, we find more and more opportunities for energy efficiency, facility management and service innovation. With the benefits of this coalition mentioned above, taking your building operations to the next level will never be this close with the help of IoT-powered solutions. Connect with our team for more information about BMS and IoT.
