Smart facilities work by integrating the Internet of Things into the workplace to address questions of inefficiency. Inside a smart facility, all the internal systems are interconnected and respond to one another. Everything from the HVAC system to the security system to the lighting is tracked by a central hub. That information is shared among systems and made available to property managers in real time.
What are the Benefits of a Smart Facility?
By using an array of sensors (tracking things like temperature, electricity use, motion sensing and tracking, heat sources, security breaches, and electrical malfunctions), data is gathered on how the building is used over time, and adjustments are made accordingly. This allows a smart facility to perform better, more efficiently, more cheaply.
Better Efficiency
One of the most important benefits of smart facilities is its ability to optimize energy usage. For most businesses and homes, energy use is the single largest facilities expense. To increase the energy efficiency of your facility, you must monitor use, access its systems, and control its parameters. To continue to be energy efficient, a smart facility must constantly monitor its energy usage. This ensures that use is optimized to the schedules and habits of the people and operations that inhabit it. A smart facility is engineered to boost energy efficiency, irrespective of external or internal factors. This is a powerful and cost-saving approach to automating and streamlining your building’s functions.
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