Building management systems

Abstract

Quotes definition of a building and energy management system (BEMS). Describes current (1990) technology. Explains the advantages over conventional controls. Offers some pointers about choosing, installing and running a BEMS. Concludes that a BEMS can optimise efficiency and reduce costs, but rewards are proportional to the effort taken to specify, commission, train operators and maintain.

Citation

Brown, R.G. (1990), "Building management systems", Property Management, Vol. 8 No. 3, pp. 212-219. https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000003365