A cost-effective opportunity to elevate commercial operations is with the investment into a building automation system (BAS).
Intelligent building automation controls offer a centralized hub for managing all of the building’s essential systems. It integrates control of lighting, water, heating, air conditioning, alarms, security and more. A BAS offers a more hands-on approach to facility management. The interface accommodates a customizing program that automates tasks, ensuring they get completedon on-time. A properly set up building automation system learns how the facility is utilized every day and adapts operation to best advantage. Automated controls typically include a smart thermostat, adjusting heating and cooling equipment according to occupancy and requirements. Business managers don’t need to make adjustments to the thermostat upon arrival or departure. The BAS monitors how and when the building is used by way of motion sensors and raises or lowers indoor temperature accordingly. The building can be divided into separate zones with independent temperature settings to optimize comfort and energy savings. The system further reduces carbon footprint by automatically shutting off lighting when the zone isn’t in use. By maximizing energy efficiency, a BAS delivers tremendous return on investment very quickly. According to a report provided by the US Department of Energy, a BAS can trim the facility’s energy use by up to 30%. Plus, there is reduced wear and tear on essential equipment, lessening the amount spent on repairs and maintenance year after year. The building automation system can even be designed to notify management of infrastructure issues so they can be resolved before a major breakdown occurs.