TECHNOLOGY
switch off electricity in rooms that aren ’ t in use . Not only is this great news for occupants , but it will also allow construction companies to charge a premium .
Future-proofing An effective integrated BIM system , however , should not just be focused on the present , but also have an eye to the future of a building . By nature , technology changes fast , and construction companies need to be aware of the potential demands that the ever-accelerating rate of technological change could put on them . Buildings , like dogs , are not just for Christmas . They last for decades , and any investment in building management systems needs to be built to last . What looks like the best system for the job now may not still be performing in the best way several years from now , particularly given the march of technology on these essential systems . The tools we use to protect and manage our properties are changing fast , so it ’ s essential for the modern construction company to consider a more forward-looking approach to new installations and upgrades .
“ By integrating building systems you can build a futureready network environment with the ability to grow as technology advances and communications needs evolve ”
Simon Rooks , General Manager of the Special Projects Group , Johnson Controls
A FORTUNE GLOBAL 500 COMPANY BOASTING ANNUAL REVENUE IN EXCESS OF $ 30BN ALLIED TO A COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY DATING BACK TO ITS ROOTS IN 1885 WHEN IT BECAME THE FIRST COMPANY TO MANUFACTURE THE ELECTRIC ROOM THERMOSTAT
30 June 2018