An effective building management system helps to reduce the environmental footprint because it ensures lower emissions and reduced energy usage. At the same time it also improves the work environment as the comfort level is enhanced through the controlling of temperature, humidity, and ventilation. Because the employees work in an optimally controlled environment with ideal lighting and ventilation conditions, they also tend to be more productive.

Main Functions

The main function of a building management system is managing the building environment effectively. As mentioned above, it also includes air conditioning and lighting. The carbon dioxide level can thus be reduced significantly, which in turn is not only important for health to reduce fatigue, irritability and headaches, but also for environmental reasons. Not only heating, but also cooling of air throughout the building can be monitored and controlled. Dampers can be closed and opened, fans switched on and off as well as airflow controlled from a central point. Most is done automatically, but where needed, manual control can be done.

Integrated Solution

With an integrated approach not only the HVAC can be better managed through a building management system, but also security and safety in the building. Access control can be linked where automated door control is installed together with biometric access points, digital video monitoring, and motion detection.

Safer Environment

In addition, the fire protection and alarm systems are connected with all of the above. In case of a fire threat, certain vents can be closed; air conditioning shut down and escape doors opened whilst others remain closed. Smoke inhalation can be prevented because of automated shut down of specific air vents when the fire protection system detects smoke. All the elevators can be controlled to go to the basement for the prevention of usage.

In essence, such a system is designed to control the environment, monitor all equipment and access and to optimize energy efficiency. IDtek installs and maintains such systems at corporate and large spaces for clients to ensure optimal safety, security, comfort, and energy efficiency.

Scalability

The building management system is scalable, completely customizable and thus a flexible solution for the management of large premises. It includes for instance, the lighting, heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, fire protection, detection and alarms as well as:

• Card based access
• Biometric access
• Door control
• CCTV monitoring
• Power control
• Plumbing control
• Automation
• Central control room
• Software
• Remote monitoring

Benefits to Employees and Residents in the Building

Optimal environmental control ensures an excellent level of comfort and thus improved productivity. Energy consumption can be reduced and plants in the building can become healthier because of more balanced air. Maintenance is reduced.

Benefits for the Employer or Building Owner

In terms of shopping centres and any premises that are rented, higher rent can be charged because of the inclusion of such a system. For the employer, the safety and security of staff and valuable resources are enhanced. Lower maintenance costs and improved access control, combined with better monitoring and early detection of threats or problems are more reasons for the installation of integration building management systems.

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However, it is very important to be meticulous in your choice of security company to outsource your building management systems to. Not only must they have a good reputation but their staff must be reliable and trustworthy and the security products they use must be innovative and up to date with the latest technological advancements.

These products should provide you with a number of security solutions for your building management systems. All products must be fully integrated so that they can operate in conjunction with one another and not only as separate entities. Products should include an alarm system, fire management system, CCTV or other security monitoring equipment as well as arrange of different access control products.

Access control products can be used to allow physical access to your premises as well as restrict access to certain areas within your premises. These products can also be used in conjunction with your software or hardware system to limit access to specific data or to restrict the ways in which the computer systems are used. All these security products are electronic in nature and outsourcing your building management will ensure that each product is used correctly.

Electronic Security Systems

One of the first things that you need to ensure when investing in security systems is that they have some sort of back-up power supply. Most electronics are need to tap into the building’s electricity supply and do not come with any back units. Some security products are battery operated but this has the disadvantage of having to ensure that the batteries are always fully charged for the product to operate.

You can choose products that have a back-up battery power supply. These batteries should be rechargeable so that they are charged every time there is an electricity supply to the security product in question. Alternatively you can opt to have a generator integrated into your building management systems to provide power should the electricity supply be interrupted for any reason whatsoever.

The generator you choose should have an automatic switching system to ensure that it kicks in the moment that the power supply is interrupted. There should be no or very little delay between the electricity interruption and the generator beginning to supply the power. The generator should be dedicated to the electronic security systems and not power any other elements in the building. Make sure that the power supply capacity is in excess of that required by the security systems.

Always remember to have your electronic security systems installed professionally. Make sure that you get a guarantee for the products as well as the workmanship involved. This will cover any costs related to products that were installed incorrectly or not functioning as they should to provide you with comprehensive security measures.

Your building management security outsource provider should offer you a professional installation as part of the services they offer. You can also find out whether they will provide you with regular maintenance checks for all your security products and equipment. This will ensure that any problems with the building management systems’ equipment are detected early and that all elements of the system are functioning optimally at all times.

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