Improving multi-technical maintenance through digital tools, part 2

How can digital tools improve the performance of multi-technical maintenance?

In the previous article, we explained why a CMMS (computerised maintenance management system) makes the technical management of your maintenance easier.

In this article, we look at another tool that is just as essential: the BMS (building management system), also called a centralised technical management system.

A BMS is software that allows remote control of one or more technical installations: measurements, operating status, time schedules.

In practice, a BMS collects data and carries out a range of actions automatically.

For example, you can set heating and cooling set-point temperatures in your offices according to occupants’ needs. You get optimal regulation and avoid abnormal energy overconsumption.

Benefits

• monitor the operating status of your technical installations (air conditioning, heating, plumbing, electrical systems);
• take measurements and check results in real time;
• adjust settings remotely through controllers according to how the building is used;
• receive alarms in the event of an anomaly or malfunction;
• save energy where overconsumption is observed;
• a supervision interface on a PC.

Drawbacks

• solutions can be complex and require training by a BMS specialist;
• additional costs when installations are renovated or replaced;
• installation is often expensive.

With the need to optimise costs and processes, companies increasingly turn to engineering consultancies to put operational performance solutions in place.

If you are planning a BMS or CMMS project, contact us at contact@lunaar.io.