Are you looking into the advantages of a BMS system? Perhaps you have heard how effective they can be in managing the day-to-day running of a building and want to find out more about how a BMS could work best for your business?
A building management system can be used to simultaneously control mechanical and electrical equipment, including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, lighting, power and security systems. It can also data log a building’s environmental conditions and subsequent metering solutions, making it an excellent contributor to a business’ sustainability goals.
While no one BMS solution fits all and it is vital to assess what you need from your BMS before making your choice, in this blog we look at the general benefits of having a building management system in place.
1. Energy saving solutions
As mentioned above, a building management system can help your business to achieve its sustainability goals and this is achieved through the energy savings that the BMS can provide.
Modern systems can be adapted to integrate with cloud-based environmental solutions which deliver a genuine reduction in energy usage, as well as logging the performance of your systems. Changes can be made to enhance the performance of the system, once the issue has been identified. They can also adapt to environmental conditions to ensure energy is only used in functions such as heating, light and air conditioning as and when it’s required.
2. Protection against cyber crime
A building management system that is properly maintained, updated to the latest standards and managed well will protect your Operational Technology (OT) from cybersecurity attacks, such as malware, ransomware, Denial of Service (DoS) attacks, data breaches and cyber fraud.
Cyber attacks can wreak havoc on a business, causing downtime at best and permanent damage and costly repairs at worst. Having the peace of mind that your systems are properly protected can feel invaluable.
3. Simplify and enhance the running of a building
Coordination of the technologies needed to effectively run your building within one system can simplify the day to day running of the business.
In addition these technologies can be managed remotely which means that building managers and owners can respond quickly to any changes within the building (such as turning the light off in unused rooms), at any time of the day or night.
4. Improve building occupant comfort and productivity
A building management system can assist in many ways to improve occupant comfort and well being.
These ways can include the ability to assess optimum temperature control, make changes to the lighting and monitor air quality and air volume management based on general occupancy levels. When building occupants are given the most comfortable environment, they are more likely to work with enhanced productivity, which in turn can benefit your business.
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Cube Controls is an established and experienced supplier of Building Management Systems, specialising in the design and set up of bespoke environmental and energy control programmes for commercial buildings and property.
To find out how Cube Controls can support you at all stages of design and consultancy, installation and modification and maintenance of your building management systems contact our expert and friendly team on 01903 694279 or sales@cubecontrols.co.uk.
