Building automation is one of the most important factors in the creation of smart buildings. Smart buildings are becoming increasingly popular these days. These buildings are built with systems that can reduce or eliminate energy usage, increase efficiency, and maximise performance. These are factors becoming all too important for business owners. By utilising building automation, you’ll be able to achieve all these goals.

What is smart building automation?

Building automation is the process of integrating the control and management of a building’s systems. Presently, building automation can be broadly classified into two groups: centralised building automation, and distributed building automation. The former is more common in large buildings such as office parks and factories.

The traditional way to manage the building environment is through manual control. For example, if the temperature needs to be changed, staff would have to manually adjust it. This is both expensive and time-consuming. With building automation, you can automate these tasks using sensors that are connected to a computer system. Building automation enables the operator to monitor and regulate the various systems in a building from a centralised point, as opposed to using individual control panels for each system.

Building automation systems can control many different parts of your property including heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, lighting, security systems, fire alarms, communications systems, etc. Now let’s explore the benefits involved in building automation for business owners:

The benefits of smart building automation

• Easy access from anywhere 

Operators can monitor and control the operation of a building from anywhere in the world via an online connection. All you need is an internet-connected device, and you are in complete control of your building.

• Increased safety levels 

One of the smartest ways to increase safety in your space is by utilising building automation. For example, if there’s a gas leak, the system will seal off the area and unlock doors so people can exit quickly and safely. Building automation has various other safety features. Having a system that automatically takes care of these issues means fewer accidents and a more secure environment for everyone in your building.

• Reduced energy costs

The average net energy savings per installation is about 36% for space heating, water heating, and cooling/ventilation, and 23% for lighting. For example, it can switch off heating systems automatically during times they are not required. This is just one example of many more. There are significant cost-savings and sustainability benefits associated.

Need help with smart building automation?

As buildings become smarter and more sophisticated with technology, so do their needs for effective and efficient building automation. Building automation just makes sense in the ever-evolving world we live in today. With rising energy costs worldwide, it makes sense to have this energy-saving system in your business.

If you are ready to invest in building automation and need help, talk to the team at Ensol Technologies. We will help you to find a solution that suits all your needs.