What is meant by building technology?
"Building Technology" refers to the planning, installation, maintenance, and control of various technical systems in a building to ensure a comfortable and safe indoor environment as well as efficient operations. These systems can include heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), lighting, security and surveillance systems, energy management, elevators, fire protection, and other infrastructure facilities.
Typical functions of software in the area of "Building Technology" include:
- Facility Management: Capture and management of all technical facilities in the building, including maintenance schedules, inspections, and repairs.
- Energy Management: Monitoring and control of energy consumption as well as implementation of measures for energy savings and efficiency improvement.
- Remote Monitoring and Control: Ability to remotely monitor and control building systems through a central platform or mobile applications.
- Fault Management: Capture, prioritization, and tracking of faults and failures in building systems as well as coordination of repairs.
- Alarm and Event Management: Notification of operators about alarms, error messages, and important events in real-time for quick response.
- Data Analysis and Reporting: Analysis of operational data, creation of reports, and dashboards for performance monitoring and optimization.
- Integration of Building Systems: Integration of various building systems and devices to enable seamless communication and control.
- Preventive Maintenance: Planning and implementation of preventive maintenance measures to prevent failures and extend the lifespan of facilities.
- Compliance and Regulation: Compliance with regulations, standards, and legal requirements in the field of building technology, including environmental and occupational safety guidelines.
- User Management and Access Control: Management of user access to building technology software as well as setting up permissions and access restrictions.