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Building Management System

A building management system (BMS), otherwise known as a building automation system (BAS), is a computer-based control system installed in buildings that controls and monitors the building's mechanical and electrical equipment such as ventilation, lighting, power systems, fire systems, and security systems. A BMS consists of software and hardware; the software program, usually configured in a hierarchical manner, can be proprietary, using such protocols as C-Bus, Profibus, and so on.

Building management systems are most commonly implemented in large projects with extensive mechanical, HVAC, and electrical systems. Systems linked to a BMS typically represent 40% of a building's energy usage; if lighting is included, this number approaches to 70%. BMS systems are a critical component to managing energy demand. Improperly configured BMS systems are believed to account for 20% of building energy usage, or approximately 8% of total energy usage in the United States

● Possibility of individual room control

● Increased staff productivity

● Effective monitoring and targeting of energy consumption

● Improved plant reliability and life

● Effective response to HVAC-related complaints

● Save time and money during the maintenance

● Occupancy sensors allow automatic setback override during unoccupied periods as well as adaptive occupancy scheduling.

● Lighting controls reduce unnecessary artificial lighting via motion sensors and schedules as well as by controlling daylight harvesting louvers

● Controllers save water and energy by controlling rainwater harvesting and landscape irrigation[citation needed]

● Higher rental value

● Flexibility on change of building use

● Individual tenant billing for services facilities time saving

● Remote monitoring of the plants (such as AHU's, fire pumps, plumbing pumps, electrical supply, STP, WTP, greywater treatment plant etc.)

● Ease of maintenance

● Data is consolidated onto a single system to improve reporting, information management and decision-making.

● Increased operational savings

● Energy efficient

● Flexibility to grow and expand

● Reduced risk

● Intelligent reporting