SMART
Building

The Internet of Things (IoT) is more than an aspiration these days; it’s table stakes for commercial properties. Occupants and users expect the same level of connectivity and integration with devices as they would find in a smart home. Syska’s Smart Buildings team makes sure that these properties exceed expectations through the design of infrastructure that delivers both automation and seamless convergence between devices and systems.  We also gather intelligence through system data that guides our strategies for cost savings and energy efficiency.

We begin every project with a facility infrastructure assessment checklist that covers key aspects of infrastructure, including low-voltage systems, integration levels, centralization, energy efficiency, and cybersecurity.  Based on the results of these assessments, we create, expand, or improve the infrastructure to support smart building technologies. For property owners, the return on investment is clear: Industry data shows that smart technology can reduce annual energy consumption for up to 18% for HVAC systems, 28% for plugged equipment, and 33% for lighting. Other statistics include an energy savings of 56% from smart lighting controls, and up to 11% potential savings from fault detection and diagnostics.  In summary, building owners and managers have significant incentives to get smart!