Construction Magazine February 2018 | Page 16

LEADERSHIP & STRATEGY

( BMS ) and fire and life safety systems . Organisations that decide to take this up in 2018 would do well to treat BMS as the starting point ,” says Al Abbar . “ As this is not only where building systems are orchestrated , but BMS will also help pinpoint where systems are not working in harmony . This validates that the building systems provide a safe and healthy environment for occupants , and also provides significant energy savings . “ I think it ’ s evolving , but there ’ s still a long way to go . The leading developers with multiple assets that are around for some time are seeing the importance and value of good asset management . As the maturity kicks into the market , not just here , but globally , I think we ’ ll see more of it .” So , what will all this mean ? The main focus for companies this year has to be ensuring they have an awareness of the changes in the industry and the refocusing which has happened
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