Building Management Systems

A Building Management System (BMS)  is a computer-based control structure installed in buildings that controls and monitors the building’s mechanical and electrical equipment. This is with a view to reducing energy costs, providing precision control of electrical systems and enhancing environmental protection.

Systems linked to a BMS typically represent 40% of a building's energy usage; if lighting is included, this number approaches 70%. BMS systems are a critical component of managing energy demands.

Typical systems monitored and controlled by a BMS:

• Illumination (lighting) control
• Electric power control
• Heating, Ventilation and Air-conditioning (HVAC)
• Security alarms and controls
• Access control
• Fire alarm system
• Lifts, escalators and travellators
• Plumbing
• CCTV
• Engineering / plant systems

A huge number of BMS installation are operating inefficiently and it is highly recommended to have an expert audit and maintain the system. The last thing you need is for your BMS to fail to meet its specification.

Our services include:

• Audit of existing BMSs
• Installation of new BMSs
• Maintenance contracts

Audit

We provide a BMS expert to inspect, audit and service all aspects of system specifications and components to achieve and maintain high level of efficiency.

The audit report includes assessment of:

• Suitability for purpose
• System graphics
• Sensors
• Control strategy and logic
• System set points
• Weather compensation
• Scheduling
• Plant sequencing and control
• Internal comfort (temperature/humidity)
• Operational constraints
• System access and training
• Maintenance regimes of BMS and plant
• Availability of energy consumption data.

We will identify inefficiencies and poor performance, recommend remedial measures, identify estimated savings (where sufficient relevant data is available) and suggest maintenance plans.

Installation

Our fully qualified specialists investigate your company needs, offer expert advice and collaborate with you to devise a tailored specification. Installation of complex BMS is monitored carefully and delivered to the highest quality standards, ensuring that all current UK regulations are adhered to. 

• Design and consultancy
• Value engineering
• Project management
• MCC and control panel manufacturing
• Electrical installation and testing
• Software design
• Integration 3rd Party Systems
• Web-based front graphics
• System commissioning
• Operation and maintenance manuals

Maintenance

Our service and maintenance packages can:

• Reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions
• Minimise plant downtime by effective alarm monitoring and response
• Extend plant life using anticipation of plant failure
• Reduce lifecycle costs of installed plant
• Reduce occupant complaints
• Reduce operating costs

We provide:

• 24 hour call out
• Planned preventative maintenance visits
• Remote fault diagnosis and set point adjustment

Fully Comprehensive packages include the cost of all replacement BMS equipment and labour.