New smart buildings strategy14 Mar 2024 19:57
I'm an investor because I like the sound of the smart buildings strategy and this is why...
In my experience, MEPs (as professional service providers), generally design and specify building services but they don't implement them, or monitor their on-going performance, or maintain them. Buildings often fail the smart test (with poor levels of comfort, energy efficiency, high operational costs, etc.) because they weren't commissioned adequately and no one is monitoring their on-going performance. The MEPs (and others) have left the building and moved on to the next project. This is a well recognised issue and one which seeks to be addressed by the Soft Landings scheme. So, if a Smart Buildings, Master Systems Integrator implements the designs of an MEP, ensures that the systems are commissioned effectively and takes on-going responsibility for the smart operation of the building, we might get smarter, more sustainable buildings. This is not a professional services type project engagement, it is a different approach that needs different skills and expertise and it is a recognition of the importance of generating scalable, recurring revenue, that is, of course, profitable.