Building Automation System

October 16, 2022 admin

A building automation system (BAS) is software designed to connect and automate functions inside a building. All of the building control systems, from PoE lighting and HVAC (Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning) to fire and security systems—all controlled through one centralized control system.

Building automation systems (BAS) are often considered part of green buildings.

A smart building, is facility with an active building automation system (BAS) in place.

What makes them smart? The BAS helps maintain indoor air quality and energy efficiency by tracking the status of related systems. It doesn’t have to be just one building, either. If you manage a commercial property or campus with multiple buildings, all of them can be managed through a single interface. This helps your facilities management team work smarter, not harder.

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Building Energy Facts

1. 42% of the world’s energy is used in buildings.

2. 50% of energy used in buildings is wasted because of inefficient BAS.

3. At least half of the buildings expected to be in use in 2050 have already been built.

4. Only 25% of building costs are associated with capital expenses, while 75% of costs are attributed to operational costs.

5. Only 20% of facility managers use less than 80% of the available capabilities in their BAS.

6. 30% of energy used in buildings is waste.

The building automation and controls market is projected to grow from its 2019 valuation of $101.91 billion to $215.59 billion by 2027. This is because the benefits of building automation are far-reaching, leading to more and more investments being put towards it.

From remote building control, to optimized energy and resource usage. From smart, PoE lighting, to automated reconfiguration of ventilation and heating systems. From smartphone-controlled security systems, to cloud-based building management dashboards; modern building automation solutions help achieve so much more than ever before.

Want to know more? Contact us now to learn how the Olympus™ Building Automation System can help you.