How to bridge the gap between building systems?

Integration in the built space is a constant frustration throughout the development chain. There is a huge opportunity to simplify integration and easily connect disparate systems and devices to unify data collection and make it usable. We are all too aware of the net zero targets the built space must achieve by 2030 and 2050, and this can only be achieved if integration is realised and available in a single source for the facility manager to interpret and make actional decisions from that will improve the operational performance of the building.

Buildings are currently responsible for 39% of global energy-related carbon emissions: 28% from operational emissions, from the energy needed to heat, cool and power them, and the remaining 11% from materials and construction (World GBC).

4 in 5 buildings that exist today will still be in use in 2050; therefore, they need to be retrofitted to meet new standards and operate more sustainably. Many of these buildings are disconnected, traditional buildings that need to be modernised. The cost of this can be a deterrent for landlords, depending on just how much work is required to bring their building stock up to new standards. However, in reality, they don’t have much choice. The Government have introduced new laws that make it illegal to rent out buildings that have an energy performance certificate (EPC) of F or G, and the minimum standard is set to rise to a C rating by 2027 and to a B by 2030. Savills state that around 70% of offices in London fall short of these standards. In addition, tenants are now demanding healthy spaces that offer additional benefits and are environmentally friendly. In fact, buildings with the highest levels of green accreditation make up less than 10% of the London market but account for around 60% of all space leased in London this year, according to Savills.

So is integration the answer?

Yes, we believe that landlords cannot achieve the above without integration between various vendors’ devices and systems installed in their buildings over time. In addition, there will also be multiple protocols in these buildings; therefore, an agnostic software solution is required to translate the different ‘languages’ spoken by these devices and systems, collect the data and pass it back and forth to a central source. We believe this is the only way owners can gain a true picture of the current environmental performance of their buildings, create accurate ESG scores and, therefore, measurable ESG plans to reduce carbon and also reduce money wasted operating the building.

How can amBX help?

In the IoT era, integration is getting more complex with the rise of IoT devices, smart equipment and the continuing convergence of IT-OT systems.

Our smart software solution can integrate this growing complexity of systems and help System Integrators get value from the building data generated.

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