Smart Buildings and Facilities Management: 3 Applications

In this digital age, smart buildings are replacing the traditional buildings. Smart buildings are the ones which incorporate automated smart technologies like sensors. It is the digital extension of engineering and architectural services.

The technology used in the new age buildings is the result of better facility management that optimizes the performance of place, making it more productive and energy efficient.

Observe how facility management is transforming the construction process to develop smart buildings.

1. Building information modelling (BIM)

BIM is a 3D model-based process that gives a better insight into buildings to plan them more efficiently with better designing and construction. It is transforming the industry with better decision making and performance.

Creating and managing digital representations of smart buildings is possible with the help of BIM technology. It allows you to visualize the specific components before they get constructed. The structural elements include walls, windows and even the location of the assets.

Involving a BIM system in your facility management ensures the safety of buildings and also restricts visitors from moving to restricted areas during construction. It helps the facility management team to have a better view of the full site thus results in better management strategies.

2. Internet of Things (IoT)

IoT enables efficient construction with better management. It uses real-time data to make more informed decisions. Starting from construction to the completion IoT is reconstructing all aspects of smart buildings.

The optimized decisions give a better experience to occupants as well as to the management team. From asset management to safety with better facilities of smarter buildings, it streamlines all and results in higher business profits too.

IoT connectivity also helps in reducing downtime by using a network of sensors and other appliances that are capable of sending and receiving the data.

3. Intelligent monitoring facilities

Sensor technologies are increasingly becoming more demanding in offices and homes. These are beneficial from security as well as health point of view. Including motion sensors and security sensors in smart buildings, these innovative tools save energy, enhances security and safety, and optimizes management.

The intelligent monitoring systems will provide you with the real-time data of what is happening inside or outside the building. It also makes aware to the facility managers how the building is used. This helps them in taking more informed decisions for the betterment of the space.

Motion sensors in smart buildings help in cutting costs by switching off or on the lights by sensing the human presence. Sensors not only play their part in making energy efficient buildings they also help to maintain your health. Pressure sensors in homes or offices also notify you to take breaks at regular intervals if they sense that a person is ideal in one position for a longer duration.

Incorporating these systems helps to runs smart buildings at peak efficiency by managing it with better facilities. Investing in technologies is only fruitful if it is considered observing its uses and benefits for the place.

Use these innovative applications to build high performing smart buildings with top facility managements.

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