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It takes a lot of systems to keep a building’s occupants safe, comfortable and productive. Systems like heating, cooling, security, access control, lighting, etc… Each consumes energy 24/7 to get the job done.

With integrated systems, managing energy use becomes far simpler and more efficient.

Building managers use building management systems (BMS) to keep these systems working like they should. A BMS allows an operator to monitor and control the systems in their building from a computer screen.

Traditionally, each system has been run individually and disconnected from the others. So each aspect of a building’s energy use has had to be monitored and adjusted separately, one by one, all day, every day to avoid wasting energy. As you can imagine, this makes it extremely difficult, if not impossible, to keep a building’s energy consumption optimized. The interface with these systems must be centralized and simplified if real gains in energy management are to be made.

That’s what iBMS is all about: centralization and simplification. This not only reduces CO2 emissions, it reduces operational expenses. The right integrated building management system (iBMS) can bring all of the systems together onto one platform where they are easily monitored, adjusted, coordinated and automated from one screen.

An iBMS allows a building to understand its systems and make smart decisions. With a thorough retrofit, a building can cut more than 30% of its energy use and make the invested money back within four years. On new buildings the savings can be even greater.

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