Smart Facilities Management with IoT Solutions

Smart facilities management solutions use real-time connected device data to make facilities safer and more comfortable for occupants. They can reduce energy use and costs.

Bringing Smart Building Technology to Facilities Management

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Automate Building Processes

Functions like energy-usage management and sanitation are manual operations in traditional building management. Smart facility solutions automate these processes by combining sensor input and machine learning with connectivity and analytics. With IoT-based facilities management, these functions can be prescheduled and adjusted for maximum efficiency.

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Increased Occupant Comfort

Automatic monitoring and adjustment of HVAC and lighting help occupants focus on their work and be more productive. Proper lighting eliminates eyestrain and helps keep occupants safer.

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Improve Building Security

Security and surveillance services create a safer working environment. Smart facilities management solutions can sense air quality and alert facility managers when occupants are at risk.

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Uninterrupted Productivity

Bringing Smart Building Technology to Facilities ManagementPredictive maintenance based on real-time analytics can help ensure that stores and facilities stay operational. Facility managers can schedule maintenance at the least disruptive times. They also can reduce or eliminate downtime by predicting and preventing breakdowns.

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IoT Use Cases in Smart Facilities Management

Align Energy Use with Market Conditions

Building managers can tap real-time data and energy supplier market information to adjust sourcing and lower costs. Understanding energy fluctuations helps them source energy smarter.

Maximize Energy Efficiency Based on Occupancy

IoT-connected devices can monitor building occupancy and adjust HVAC and other settings to meet occupancy needs. Automatic temperature adjustments and motion-triggered lighting optimize energy systems to reduce waste.

Prevent System Damage

IoT-connected sensor networks feed into inference engines and AI systems. These detect abnormalities and send impending failure alerts before system damage occurs. This capability is critical to managing water usage and sanitation.

Reduce Costs and Downtime with Predictive Maintenance

Facility managers can analyze equipment status data from connected sensors to address repairs and upgrades before equipment fails. This analysis helps to avoid downtime and reduces maintenance costs.

Automate for Comfort and Convenience

Smart technology can automate system monitoring and adjustments to avoid manual tracking. Smart facility management solutions use analytics-based automation to maximize efficiency. Automated heating and cooling systems ensure occupants’ comfort.

Track Valuable Assets

Sensor- and analytics-based asset tracking enables facility asset status monitoring. From mitigating theft to avoiding downtime, asset tracking ensures asset protection and functionality (e.g., fire safety equipment).

IoT Enablement for Facilities Management

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What is smart facilities management?

Facilities management is the management of people, processes and physical systems in the built environment. It can include:

  • Maintenance
  • Communication
  • Labor management
  • Project management
  • Emergency procedures and response

To manage these responsibilities, facility managers are turning to smart technology. Typical systems benefiting from smart facility solutions are:

  • Facility maintenance
  • Access and security systems
  • Fire and safety prevention systems
  • HVAC systems

 

How does the deviceWISE IoT platform help facility managers to track and monitor assets, energy use and occupancy?

deviceWISE empowers facility managers with comprehensive tracking and monitoring:

  • Asset tracking: Real-time location tracking via various technologies helps locate equipment. This ability can improve inventory management and reduce loss. Geofencing can secure valuable assets and trigger alerts for unauthorized movement.
  • Energy use monitoring: Integration with smart meters and sensors provides granular data on electricity, water and gas consumption. This enables energy inefficiency identification and HVAC and lighting system optimization.
  • Occupancy monitoring: Utilizing sensors and analytics, deviceWISE CLOUD can track building occupancy levels in different zones. This data can be used to optimize space utilization and improve HVAC and lighting control based on actual presence.

How do IoT solutions drive efficiencies in smart facilities management?

IoT solutions drive efficiencies in smart facilities management by leveraging real-time data from connected devices to optimize building systems and processes. Here are some key benefits:

  • Energy management: IoT sensors adjust lighting and HVAC systems based on occupancy, reducing energy waste and costs.
  • Predictive maintenance: Continuous monitoring predicts maintenance needs, preventing unexpected breakdowns and extending asset lifespan.
  • Enhanced security: Integrating IoT with security systems provides continuous monitoring and instant alerts.
  • Improved air quality: Sensors monitor and adjust ventilation to maintain optimal indoor air quality.
  • Remote management: Facility managers can monitor and manage systems remotely, allowing quick responses to issues.
  • Data-driven decisions: Analyzing data from IoT devices helps identify areas for improvement and make informed decisions.

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