We provide a turnkey solution to centralize systems, monitor, control, and record the functions of building service systems and building facilities that are monitored and controlled by a reliable BMS or BACS to maintain the building environment more efficiently and effectively, and so reduce the building’s environmental impact and energy cost. 

WHAT IS A BUILDING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM?

A building management system (BMS) is a control system that can monitor and manage the mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical systems and services in a facility. Such services include power; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC); physical access control,fire safety systems; water pumps; elevators,and lights.

 A BMS is also called a building automation or computerized maintenance management system. These systems collect data from around a building or facility and monitor it for abnormalities. If the data falls outside the predetermined ranges, indicating possible problems, the system sends an alert to building or equipment managers.

Depending on the system, BMS software can be installed as a standalone application or integrated with other monitoring programs. More advanced BMS applications monitor and manage a range of building services across multiple platforms and protocols. They provide facility administrators with a single, shared view of the facility’s operations.

HOW DOES A BMS WORK? 

A basic BMS consists of software, a server with a database, and smart sensors connected to an internet-capable network. Smart sensors and other smart building technology around the facility gather data and send it to the BMS, where it is stored in a database. Data is analyzed and reported via dashboards. If a sensor reports data that falls outside the predefined conditions, the BMS will send notifications. For example, a data center BMS might trigger an alarm when the temperature in a server rack exceeds acceptable limits or water has accumulated on the floor.

In most cases, a central BMS is required, with specialized management software linked to various sensors that monitor conditions in the building. The BMS uses wired or wireless networks to connect a variety of specialized sensors that capture performance data from various building controls. A large company might have multiple building management systems, such as ones to monitor specific manufacturing facilities, data centers, and others to monitor office buildings.