Property Automation and Controls
TCO & ROI
Total Cost of ownership & Return on Investment
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Best GaaS wears many hats in keeping your properties powered and running at its lowest TCO, while also maintaining the highest ROI.
Automated thermostats, security doors, and motion sensor lights are just a few of the features that help you do your job.
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There is a whole myriad of options when it comes to the inhabitants of your property. You might be surprised to learn that it is not just about convenience.
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It is about translating that convenience into higher performance which can help your property attain revenue goals.
Building Automation Systems (BAS)
BAS is one of the best investments a property can make.
Properties that can keep their inhabitants safe and happy can translate that result into a better experience for everyone.
Companies like Google and Facebook invest heavily in temperature, streamlined processes like automatic lights, and more and this pays back dividends.
There is a lot more to BAS and keeping your tenants happy in general than automatic lights. The optimal/premier way to keep tenants satisfied starts with better controls.
What is Property Automation?
Property Automation and monitoring a property’s entire system including fire detection, security, lighting, heating, and ventilation.
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LEED Principles
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LEED helps businesses be as energy efficient as they are smart.
One of the biggest perks of being LEED certified, aside from the excellent publicity look, is the fact that being environmentally friendly usually results in smaller energy bills too.
Total Room Automation (TRA)
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Considered are all of the lights that need to stay on, the air conditioning that needs to run, and more.
All of this is costing your property more money! Worry no more. TRA allows one room to adjust to the needs of the people in it without affecting the whole property.
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Conference rooms are not used all day like most offices, and therefore they do not need the same kind of considerations as office spaces.
The property automation system can ensure that on a warm sunny day the blinds are automatically closed to keep heat out.
The air conditioner is running, and the lights are turned on before the group even steps into the meeting room.
Total Room Automation is a powerful tool for facility managers to ensure the comfort of those in the property and take a property automation system from simple to profitable.
Automation Maintenance
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Everything is working great until you find one of the thermostats has broken, or worse, the software in your system has issues that you do not know how to diagnose. These things may happen from time to time, but you can mitigate your risk of it happening with routine BAS maintenance.
Proprietary vs. Non-Proprietary Systems
Non-proprietary systems, also known as “open” systems, provide your property with a one of a kind setup that caters to employee needs and management’s goals. Just about every conceivable automation option and intelligent property feature available can be incorporated into an open system.
Non-proprietary systems can be custom designed to utilize a variety of different manufacturers and subsystems within your property. However, it is no secret that with all that customization comes the drawback of the price.
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Proprietary systems, also known as “closed” systems, can be lower priced and are often a bit more consumer friendly. However, they present quite a few challenges. Expect restrictions regarding use and functionality. Integrations may be limited to only equipment offered by the company from which you purchased the system. Also, you may have to use an assigned technician, rather than getting to pick your own.
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Data Visualization
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Having property data is fantastic, but depending on the size of your property and number of locations, the amount of data can be tremendous or even crippling for anyone trying to make sense of that data. However, there is visualization software that can turn your data into graphs and charts that can help your facilities team manage your property systems more effectively and efficiently
property visualizations can show the exact issue in your system in a context that is easier to understand than on a readout. It’s a slick way to diagnose and better understand where you might need to make improvements or basic changes.
Property Data and Analytics
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Using data is typically a better indicator than getting an email from an employee that says “the thermostat isn’t working.” Having data goes hand in hand with fundamental property maintenance practices. Letting sensors tell you when there is a problem can help you stay ahead of issues and speed up the resolution process. Be sure to ask what sort of data can be gathered from the property automation software you’re installing. The better reporting you have, the more you can tailor the system to your employees’ needs.
Final Thoughts
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Property maintenance is no longer a want in commercial and industrial facilities; it is a need if you plan to improve productivity, employee happiness, and the safety of your property. Property Automation Systems, along with Total Room Automation, have proven to improve the bottom line with more than just energy savings. If you are looking for the right place to explore property automation opportunities, Best GaaS has the solution.