IT integration for intelligent buildings…. a vendors perspective

Steve Harris: UK Sales Director, Buildings Business, Schneider Electric

Date: 29th November 2011

Place: De Montfort University

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Contents

●The Evolution of Building Systems●The Building Lifecycle●Common User Interface●The Management Control Loop●The Power of Cause & Effects●Use of Open Standards●What are the Challenges?●How can an Intelligent Building be Achieved?

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The Evolution of Building Systems

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The Building Lifecycle

CAPEX PHASE• Reduce Equipment Costs• Reduce Installation Costs• Reduce Installation Times• Reduce Risk

OPEX PHASE• Improve Operations• Improve response times• Improve efficiencies• Reduce Complaints

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Common User Interface

Focus is on ensuring the user has the most appropriate information in a format that is quickly understandable

Data can be from anywhere – from any system●Format is consistent●Less different types of user interface = lower software, maintenance and training costs● Improved comprehension = faster reaction to events●Easy to manage users

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The Power of Cause and Effects

> Fast first level response

> Fast pinpointing of source of alert

> Improved diagnosis

> Improved efficiency of operation

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Use of Open Standards

• Fundamental to an integrated solution

• Allows differing systems from different manufacturers to communicate

• Can be put out to competitive bidding

• Makes upgrading and enhancements easier

• Less reliance on third party technical support

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What are the Challenges?

> Determining what you really want

> Developing a specification

> Having a platform that is future proofed

> Keeping it simple

> Meeting cost constraints

> Getting Best Value

> Getting Best in Class

> Not being “tied in” for future extensions and operational support

> Not getting tied into details that compromise cost and functionality

> Construction chain maximising their opportunity at your expense

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How can an Intelligent Building be Achieved?

Stay engaged… • Through both Construction and Operational phases• Don’t let intermediaries compromise the vision• Get the right team involved

Engage experienced expertise early…• Find partners who you can trust• Develop detail designs early to ensure viability• Establish true costs to deliver and run the project

Have a clear vision…• Understand legislative restrictions and opportunities• Determine a functional vision• Get buy-in from all parties

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