The concept of Smart Building could be defined as a set of communication technologies enabling different objects, sensors and functions within a building to communicate and interact with each other and also to be managed, controlled and automated in a remote way. Indeed, technologies help to connect a variety of subsystems that originally operated independently. Automated processes allow the control of the building’s operations including HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning), lighting, security and other systems.

Smart building management

In  this  era,  where  energy  management  is the  concern  of everyone, the buildings are being constructed in a manner to provide  maximum  comfort  and  ease  to  the  people  with minimum energy utilization. This whole thing is only possible with the help of controlling devices that are to be installed in a building during construction. This controlling can be of any type, from simple switching on and off of the lights, to water motor control and many more.  Therefore main idea of designing this system is to automate these operations of the plant in most resourceful manner.

Besides controlling, security factor has also been kept in concern with password protection. Cameras, fire alarms systems, main gate security and main gate barrier automation has been kept at priority in this system. It is a computerized system that analyses the specific necessities of a particular building by controlling the associated plant installed in it and helps save the energy.

Smart building energy system

Smart building energy systems understand your building’s energy consumption and analyze the data, that data will help you to better manage consumption, reduce costs by optimizing demand, control carbon emissions and identifies cost-saving opportunities.

Buildings account for a tremendous amount of energy and expenses. Heating and cooling alone make up 40% of commercial building energy consumption. Lighting is another 30%, with the remaining percentages going to critical systems such as elevators, security, and fire safety.

Each system uses energy and costs money to maintain – especially if they don’t operate efficiently or energy drifts occur over time.

Smart buildings with IoT technology are making these problems easier to tackle with energy management systems. The Smart Building Energy Management application monitors and controls critical building systems to ensure they operate efficiently from the moment they’re implemented. Reporting and alerts help managers see areas with high energy use and pinpoint places where consumption can be cut down or used more wisely.

Security management system

Security management is the identification of an organization’s assets (including people, buildings, machines, systems and information assets).

The security and surveillance industry is changing, and solutions have moved far past basic alarm monitoring. Live video surveillance and other remote security features have increased visibility for organizations that want to safeguard their people, assets, and buildings. The Internet of Things (IoT) is helping create safer cities, homes, and businesses by enabling both private and public organizations to securely and remotely monitor facilities and public spaces in real-time.

Security management systems enable a building’s safety and allow access and security systems to be integrated into a single platform. Smarter management systems deliver faster and more accurate responses.

Integrating new and existing building management systems and technology solutions into one platform improves performance, reduces energy requirement and lowers operational costs

Monitoring solutions

Buildings that are subject to vibration, ground movement, extreme weather conditions and construction activities need to be monitored to ensure they continue to have structural health and viability.  It is important to detect movements, vibrations, structural changes and responses of buildings to these local conditions in order to identify potential failure.  Monitoring provides the information required to support a safe living and working environment.