Establish the baseline
Check what is measured, the period represented and the operating conditions behind the data.
Understand operation before changing settings
BMS energy visibility & optimisation
Use schedules, trends and plant information to identify where the building deserves closer attention.
Turn a trend into a useful action.
Energy visibility begins with information that can be trusted. We discuss the metering available, operating hours, occupancy and the behaviour of the controlled plant. Trend data and operator observations help identify questions to investigate, rather than providing an automatic explanation for every increase in consumption.
Review the controls
Examine schedules, setpoints, simultaneous plant operation and repeated alarm conditions.
Check the result
Record agreed changes and compare subsequent operation with the building context in mind.
The technical scopeWrite the behaviour
Write the behaviour
into the brief.
A practical review separates missing information from poor operation. A sensor issue, an overridden schedule and an unexpected tenant load need different actions. Proposed changes should consider comfort, process needs, equipment limitations and the people using the building. Savings depend on the starting condition and the changes implemented; a platform name alone cannot establish an outcome.
Plan the outputs
- Operating-hours and schedule review
- Available meter and trend assessment
- Control-setting and alarm review
- Prioritised improvement opportunities
- Agreed change and validation plan
- Record of adjustments and observations
Before the surveyRead the planning guide
Preparing a BMS upgrade?
Use our guide to bring the existing controls, operating objectives and changeover requirements into the project brief.
Before we talk
Useful answers.
Have a specific site or building in mind? Start with a conversation.
Talk to the teamDo we need a complete BMS replacement?
Not always. Existing schedules, sensors, control settings or visibility may be the first areas to review. A survey helps distinguish adjustment, repair and replacement opportunities.
Can you guarantee a percentage energy saving?
The opportunity depends on the building, baseline, plant and implementation. Any business case needs evidence, a stated methodology and a way to check the result.
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Discuss your requirementReview your building operation.
Tell us the location, the task and the timescale. We’ll connect you with the relevant team.
