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Solving the building operations ’ energy consumption problem
It ’ s estimated that building operations account for a staggering 30 % of global final energy consumption . It ’ s clear that there ’ s a need to boost efficiency , but how can we achieve this with no loss to comfort and at a reasonable cost ? Here , Dave Walsha , Sales Manager at DC motor supplier , EMS , explains how automated technologies can help .
A s employers look to entice employees back to the office following the COVID-19 pandemic , there ’ s an increasing demand for workplaces that not only meet functional needs but also deliver on comfort and efficiency expectations .
Fortunately , making workspaces more sophisticated doesn ’ t mean the business needs to move or undergo a complete building overhaul . Automation technologies can be easily retrofitted into many of these structures . And , when operated as part of a Building Management System ( BMS ), it ’ s possible to unlock a variety of benefits .
Encompassing both software and hardware , a BMS ’ s role is to control and monitor building operations including ventilation , lighting and energy usage . With the introduction of Internet of Things ( IoT ) technology , BMS systems are becoming far more powerful .
Unlocking the future of building efficiency
Traditionally , many building systems are regulated in a predefined fashion , such as the heating coming on every day at 7am . However , this structured approach may not be up to speed with modern working practices . For example , businesses offering flexible working hours might find that most employees come in later one day , and vice versa . As a result , the business might be paying for heating that no one is around to use .
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