Why Work With A BMS Integrator?
Facility managers of most modern buildings are often overwhelmed with many complex software/hardware systems required to manage their day-to-day operations. Every system in a building has its own control center, sensors, programming specifications, etc. It’s the facility manager’s responsibility to ensure that all of these control systems are working as intended including HVAC, lighting, and security controls. It would require a lot of time & focus to properly maintain all of these systems individually. This is what can lead to undetected system failures or worse if a manager doesn’t have the time or ability to manage every system effectively.
What Is A BMS Integrator?
Building Management System Integrators are programmers, engineers, & technicians that can integrate your building’s automation systems. This might sound simple, but the process is complex and requires advanced programming skills. The ever evolving technologies in the building automation system industry make it critical for integrators to keep a current understanding of software & hardware integration requirements.
Manufacturers of building control products typically offer certifications for integrators. For example, T.M. Bier & Associates is a certified EcoXpert partner with Schneider Electric. These certifications ensure that your BMS integrator is up-to-date on best practices for your building’s automation system.
Why Work With A BMS Integrator?
There are a few reasons you might hire a BMS integrator. The most common reasons are to install, retrofit, or upgrade your BMS (building management system). Hiring a BMS integrator will relieve the pressure and workload of having to plan, budget, design and implement an integrated building management system.
Their work will usually begin with a survey of your building’s systems to discover & record every system, control panel, sensor, & data point in your building. Then that information will be used to develop a building automation system implementation plan for your facility. The customer’s needs, requests, and concerns should be directly addressed by the BMS integrator, who should have adequate experience and expertise to handle a project of your size.
Benefits Of Working With A BMS Integrator
Having a BMS integrator like T.M. Bier & Associates oversee your building’s automation systems integration offers many benefits including:
Custom BMS Integration
Integrating your building’s systems may require customized solutions or unique set ups. Your integrator’s expertise will enable you to create the building control system your facility manager needs.
Improved Reporting
Setting up your building management system’s customizable reporting interface can be daunting. In large or commercial buildings, there may be 1000’s of data points to consider when integrating. Your integrator will create customized reports that make managing your building’s integrated systems faster & easier.
Proper Setup
If your control system isn’t set up properly, you will likely face unwanted system failures and potentially never gain full control or awareness of your building’s integrated systems and their statuses. Working with a certified BMS integrator ensures that all the components in your BMS are online & accurately reporting.
Centralized Building Control
The main benefit of an integrated building management system is having a centralized point of control. You will set up a building control panel or remote access dashboard with your integrator, which will provide you with a completely centralized control station for your building’s systems.
Minimized System Downtime
When an air handler in your HVAC system goes offline, or a thermostat is malfunctioning, how much time will pass until the problem is noticed or reported? Your BMS integrator can set up customized notifications for system failures, events, reports, etc.
Need Help Planning Your BMS Integration?
T.M. Bier & Associates has been a leading provider of BMS integrations in NYC since 1977. Our team of experienced BMS integrators is ready to help plan your next BMS install, retrofit, or upgrade!
