Pros And Cons Of Building Management Systems For Buildings

The average building has an HVAC system that is responsible for heating, cooling, and ventilating the building. These systems are complex and can be a headache to maintain on your own. Building management systems offer solutions to many of these problems by allowing you to control all aspects of the HVAC system from one central location. There are benefits as well as downsides to using this type of system so it’s important that you know what they are before making a decision about whether or not this type of solution will work best for your building needs.

What Are Building Management Systems?

Building management systems are a microprocessor-based controller network that monitors and manages the technical services in buildings. Trusting BMS will integrate all of your equipment to work as one system, maximizing efficiency without sacrificing any functionality within each piece.

For example, when you enter the lobby of any modern building, it’s hard to miss the massive screens that line every wall. These are known as Building Management Systems (BMS) and they’re responsible for all sorts of things:

monitoring air conditioning levels or ensuring a certain number of lights turn on at various points throughout the day
controlling doors, elevators, music in different parts of the building – basically everything!

The beauty of BMS systems today is that they are built on open communication protocols and can be accessed from any location through a web browser. The integration of various suppliers makes for an innovative system with endless possibilities.

Now let’s look at the pros and cons of building management systems for a building.

PROS:

BMS Can Help You Save Money On Maintenance And Replacement

Based on data gathered by the sensors, a BMS can forecast how much lighting and cooling is needed for your building. When the demand for these facilities is low, it will reduce output automatically. The BMS may adjust windows and curtains to use natural light from outside based on daylight conditions in order to brighten up your space without using electricity- an easy way to save money! Modern technology may be able to help reduce maintenance costs by limiting the time items are utilized and notifying system faults quickly.

Provides A More Comfortable Working Environment

The BMS will efficiently and effectively heat, cool, humidify or dehumidify the air for a more comfortable working environment. This means they are less likely to be sick and need time off from work due to illness which lowers staff costs!

Environment Friendly

A commercial structure’s environmental footprint is significantly decreased as a result of its use of renewable and low-energy sources.

Remote Access Ensures That There Is Little To No Downtime

The BMS system can be accessed from any location, even on a phone. Predictive analytics give advance warning of potential issues so engineers are always one step ahead to keep your business running smoothly.

CONS:

Threats To Security

BMS is a fantastic tool for implementing IoT technology (Internet of Things), but we still have a long way to go before fully functional and reliable automated systems are available. Leading specialists are continuously developing software that closes the gap in compatibility between IoT devices, providing many possible entry points for cyber thieves who want access to these networks.

Data Collection Is Difficult

The possibility of installing a customized data solution system for something as simple as lighting management might be costly. To acquire and use the data correctly, highly trained labor and high-end software are required.

It’s Costs A Lot Of Money

Finding the proper BMS vendor for your company’s needs necessitates a significant amount of study. You don’t want to spend money on gadgets or accessories that you won’t use. Professional assistance will be required for determining the features you desire as well as the installation of expensive gear and software.

Whether you are considering building management software for the first time or have been using it for years, our team of experts is happy to help. Give us a call today and we’ll be more than happy to answer any questions that you may have about this type of system and how it can benefit your business as well as provide insight into what might not work best in your situation. We would love to hear from you!

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