Best Practices For Building Management Systems
Published: 26 May 2010
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Resurgent energy prices, national legislation and corporate brand risks have bought energy efficiency to the forefront of private and public sector climate change and sustainability strategies. For many firms, reducing building electricity consumption is a top priority initiative and the operation of an efficient Building Management System (BMS) is often an integral element of the project. Verdantix interviewed 30 industry experts from technology firms, engineering service providers and commercial sector organizations to establish the best practices for BMS optimization. Few firms today achieve optimal efficiency from their systems, and as a result are missing out on opportunities to reduce both energy bills and carbon emissions. In this report Verdantix identifies and examines the best practices for installing and upgrading BMS systems, as well as optimizing in-life efficiency.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONTROLS ARE CENTRAL TO CORPORATE ENERGY EFFICIENCY
A Diverse Range Of Strategies Deliver Corporate Energy Efficiency
BMSs Control Key Building Systems Including HVAC And Lighting
CAREFUL CONSIDERATION IS REQUIRED FOR BMS INVESTMENTS
Upfront Thinking Is Essential For BMS Installations And Upgrades
Consultants, Manufacturers And SIs Assist Procurement Decisions
LEADING PRACTICES TARGET CONTINUAL BMS OPTIMIZATION
Companies Face Multiple Challenges In Achieving Optimization
Robust Management Procedures Are Essential To BMS Optimization
Remote Management And Support Services Help Avoid Performance Drift
BMSs Can Be Integrated Into Wider Carbon Management Strategies
TABLE OF FIGURES
Figure 1. The Breakdown Of UK Energy Consumption
Figure 2. BMSs Are Split Into Four Tiers Of Measurement And Control
Figure 3. Differences Between The Equipment Supplied By The Top Five Manufacturers
Figure 4. Consultants, Manufacturers And SIs Are Involved In The Installation Process
Figure 5. The Four Route Causes Of BMS Inefficiency
Figure 6. The Best Practices For The Optimal Use Of A BMS
COMPANIES MENTIONED
ABB, AEA, Asda, BACnet, BAE Systems, BAS, BG Controls, BMSi, BMS Setpoint, British Gas, Carillion, Carrier, Credit Suisse, Dalkia, East Coast Controls, Echelon, Emcor, Ener.g, Environ, Faronics, Fuller’s, GlaxoSmithKline, Honeywell, HSBC, i2S Group, Inenco, Johnson Controls, LonWorks, Matrix, Marsh Systems, Modbus, Nobbs & Jones, Norland, Philips, Proctor & Gamble, Sandford Electrical, Schindler, Schneider Electric, Severn Controls, Siemens, Starbucks, TAC, Target, Tesco, Trane, Trend, Wal-Mart, WSP