The Basics Of Building Automation Construction

Technology has enabled the seamless operation and control of critical building functions, including ventilation, heating, lighting, and air conditioning. As a building owner, you get to enjoy these by using building automation systems.

What Are Building Automation Systems?

Building automation systems (BAS) are unique systems that make monitoring, recording, and controlling functions like HVAC and electricity easier for building owners. These systems can also handle plumbing, security, and mechanical services.

Most building automation systems come with a four-tiered basic structure. This structure has the following layers:

Input and Output

This layer contains sensors that are responsible for data collection in your entire building. The sensors carry out this function by measuring multiple values, including room occupation, temperature, and lighting conditions.

Field Control

After input and output have gathered data, components in field control conduct assessment. These components, or controllers, apply logic and issue relevant instructions.

Supervisory

The supervisory tier is also known as the central router. It gathers information from the components of field control.

Application  

Application is the final layer. It sorts out the information collected by supervisory tiers, then submits it to you or any other authorized user.

The entire building control automation structure has a wonderful organization that makes monitoring operating statistics convenient for users. Users are also able to enjoy faster operations and easy identification of problems.

Benefits of Building Automation

Building automation systems come with numerous positive outcomes for homeowners and the environment at large. They include:

Minimized consumption of energy

You may not be able to use your building's BAS system to keep track of energy consumption. However, you can set usage guidelines with specified thresholds to manage its operation. That often proves helpful in reducing excess daily energy consumption.  

Some building service systems, including heating and lighting, can cause unwanted wastage if they don't get monitored. 

The AI incorporated in building automation systems helps you avoid that by shutting off systems when they are not in use, especially during daytime or off-hours.

Lower utility costs

Your building is a significant investment that requires care and maintenance. Plus, its operation can cost a pretty penny if not smartly maintained. Using BAS, you will get lowered utility costs via controlled operation of the installed systems and save a good amount of money.

Optimized comfort

BAS ensures your tenants are comfortable by regulating temperature, lighting, airflow, and other services. Regulation ensures they don't endure freezing mornings during winter or suffer the extreme heat of summer afternoons.

Final Thoughts

As you can see, your building is better with building automation than without. If you want to learn more, reach out to building automation construction professionals near you.