We’re in an era where technology influences our daily lives, even in the buildings we work in. You might have heard the term ‘smart building’ before, but what does it mean? And do you need a big budget or knowledge of technology to have one?
The answer is no.
Creating a smart building is easier than you might expect. It’s also not all or nothing. Small changes can make a huge difference. That’s why finding an experienced provider can help you plan the transition at a pace that works for both the budget and operational activity.
Let’s break it down.
What is a smart building?
A smart building uses technology to make life easier for occupants and visitors. This could mean saving energy, reducing manpower, or improving the management of everyday tasks and systems.
By collating real-time data on activity such as how a building or facility operates, when it's occupied, how systems are run, and how people access it, a smart building can automatically respond to opportunities for savings and improvements that might otherwise be missed. This helps create a safer, more streamlined experience and can reduce energy consumption and other resourcing costs.
Smart building technology can include anything from cloud-based security cameras and door access systems to smart lighting that turns on when someone enters a room with sensors that link through to a room booking system, or automated air conditioning.
What makes a building truly ‘smart’ is how these systems work together. When different technologies are connected and integrated on cloud-enabled platforms, they can boost performance, save energy, and make the space more comfortable and efficient for everyone, whether used for a single location or across multiple geographies.
Why make your building ‘smart’?
With rising operating costs and increasing requirements to reduce carbon emissions, facilities managers are turning to technology for solutions.
Smart buildings are an effective way to reduce energy costs. However, to achieve this, an initial investment to upgrade existing systems is needed. But, through the use of smart technologies, you can identify where energy is being used in your building and implement processes to reduce any waste. For example, sensors can turn off lights and heating in rooms that aren’t occupied.
Further benefits of a smarter building include increased employee well-being due to good air quality, appropriate lighting, and optimum temperatures. Rather than waiting until assets break down, smart technology enables you to monitor the performance of your systems, allowing you to plan maintenance better and reduce downtime.
Kore is one of Scotland’s leading independent providers of facilities management technology designed to enhance operations, security, and building intelligence. Based in Aberdeenshire, we have been supporting businesses throughout the country to implement ‘smart’ solutions that enable them to become more efficient and be more sustainable for over 20 years.
Get in touch!
Any building can become ‘smarter’ with the right guidance. We will review your current hardware and software and suggest simple ways to make it smarter. Get in touch today at info@kore-solutions.co.uk