Utilizing IoT For Smart Building Management Page 1 of 8

One of the primary use cases that has evolved from the emergence of the Internet of Things (loT) is the automation and analysis of building and facility management. IoT Networks can provide tenants, building operators and facility managers with invaluable information that can be analyzed and acted upon to provide direct cost savings, increased operational efficiencies, enhanced security and improved comfort for building occupants. A successfully deployed IoT Network for the purpose of building and facility management can be referred to as a Smart Building system. A Smart Building will contain...

Cost Savings The implementation of an IoT Network for a Smart Building System can provide immediate cost savings with little up-front capital required. Most IoT networks can be installed on top of existing building infrastructure, eliminating or reducing any requirements for retrofitting or large-scale reconstruction of existing structures and assets. Typical IoT devices are designed for simple, unobtrusive installation, which when combined with the low-cost, long battery life capabilities of the devices allows for a cost-effective, simple deployment solution that can be up and running in very...

Space Utilization An IoT Network can be utilized to assist building managers and operators to better understand exactly how their property is being used on a daily basis. Insight into space utilization can be leveraged to ensure tenants are safe and comfortable, and strategic decisions can be made to reduce overcrowding or unused space. Motion Detection/Room Occupancy – Sensors equipped with motion detection technologies can detect human presence in a room or space. Data from these sensors can provide information about room occupancy patterns or identify security concerns. Companies can use this...

Security/Safety The implementation of an IoT network can be utilized to increase the overall security of a building or property. Building managers will gain better insight into critical events requiring an immediate attention, as well as slowly growing issues that may not be immediately evident but can cause issues over time (ie. gas leaks or presence of toxins). Breached Point of Entry – An IoT network can alarm the appropriate individuals when a building access point (door, window, dock etc.) is unexpectedly opened or left ajar. This will notify building staff of a potential security threat,...

Figure 2 - IoT for Smart Residential Buildings Operational Efficiencies One of the most powerful benefits of the implementation of an IoT network stems from the operational efficiencies that can be achieved when building managers gain increased visibility to key metrics about their property and those who are utilizing it on a daily basis. The data being collected can be leveraged into strategic decisions that will help to keep the building maintained adequately, keeping tenants and users happy.

Digital signage – An IoT network can provide building occupants with real-time information via digital signage. A simple sign displaying “Occupied” when a room is in use, or a sign informing occupants of the current floor an elevator is sitting at can be visualized through an IoT solution. Equipment Monitoring – IoT sensors can be deployed to track and monitor industrial equipment. These sensors can track time in use, count cycles and operating functions or physical characteristics of the equipment such as operating temperature. Ultimately this data can extend the life of the equipment as maintenance...

Conclusion In conclusion, the future of commercial and residential building management can be immensely improved with the emergence of the Internet of Things. An IoT network will provide stakeholders with invaluable data and information to visualize inefficiencies, analyze key metrics and provide a platform to make smart decisions. TEKTELIC has developed a complete End-to-End Smart Building Management solution that includes sensors, access points and back-end software that helps landlords and building owners quickly and costeffectively derive the benefits for a Smart Building. Contact TEKTELIC...