What is the technology you simply cannot afford to do without? The Internet of Things (IoT). But how does it play into facility management and how it can benefit your commercial building?
Technology is all around us, enhancing our everyday lives. It is also constantly evolving, which is something the savviest of business owners and facility managers is already well-aware. The right technology can make all the difference, improving both building performance and your bottom line. So, being at the forefront of technology adoption can be a tremendous benefit.
So what’s the next big thing? What is the technology you simply cannot afford to do without? The Internet of Things (IoT). But how does it play into facility management and how it can benefit your commercial building?
What is the Internet of Things?
The Internet of Things really isn’t a “thing” at all. It’s more of an idea. Basically, IoT is the concept of connecting any device that can be connected to the Internet. This includes everything from your cell phone to your commercial HVAC system and everything in between.
The concept behind IoT has been around since the 1990s, but today’s high-speed Internet, readily available WiFi connectivity, and more affordable electronic devices have finally made IoT a reality for many commercial building owners.
How Does the Internet of Things Tie Into Facility Management?
IoT utilizes Internet-connected devices to collect and analyze building and HVAC data in real-time and generate detailed reports to help facility managers and business owners make well-educated decisions regarding building operations. Alarms and set points can be set to notify users when these systems are not performing as intended.
“Actionable IoT-generated intelligence accessible through a single web-site portal can benefit facilities which, through either retrofitting or new construction, have the infrastructure to process data immediately and respond to it,” writes Bhavesh Patel in his Building Services Management article, “Internet of Things: A Foundation for Small Buildings.”
The data gathered by such connected devices, along with newer building automation systems (BAS) and sophisticated HVAC controls can be a powerful tool used to reduce maintenance and energy costs.
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