What is BMS?
Building Management System, also know as Building automation system, is a system installed into buildings in order to monitor and control building’s equipment such as security systems, fire systems, ventilation or lighting.
It is a combination of software and hardware that precisely monitors data from multiple sources and gathers them into one place in order to help you manage equipment and optimise energy spendings.
Links individual pieces of building equpiment so that they operate as one integrated system.
BMS is usually implemented into larger buildings or complexes with extensive mechanical and electrical equipment. It allows you to access these systems remotely and saves you time and money.
Systems that can be monitored via BMS include:
- Lighting systems
- Ventilation and AC
- Heating
- CCTV
- Fire systems
- Electric power control
- Security systems
- etc.
Benefits of Building automation
Thanks to Building automation systems you can effectively monitor your energy consumption and make changes where necessary. You can target your desired energy consumption and lower your costs.
Building maintenance is centralised into one system, therefore you can monitor and adjust necessary systems remotely. Its purpose is to ensure safety and reduce energy costs.- Study.com
Having a remote acess will be especially helpful when you are unable to physically visit the complex, for example when you are on vacation.
In the current situation when most people are working from home and the offices are abandoned, people with BMS can easily monitor and control their buildings which gives them a certain advantage over those who didn’t automate their buildings.