If you have a commercial, industrial or institutional building, you may have already considered installing an electrical automation service. You may also be asking yourself the potential benefits of installing the automation system and if the value you'll receive is worth the upfront cost.
Electrical automation systems offer enhanced control of various techniques, including heating and cooling (HVAC), electrical, security, etc. These control systems vary in complexity depending on the nature of the building and the objective and are customized for each situation.
Here are a few reasons you should consider using an electrical automation system.
With the help of an electrical automation system, HVAC and electrical systems are run more efficiently, reducing energy consumption and utility bills.
An automation system not only helps to automate a building's systems with sensors and timers but also collects data regarding the building's energy usage, which can be studied for potential improvements.
This reduction in energy usage reduces costs and reduces the building's environmental footprint, which is a benefit for everyone.
An electrical automation service automatically adjusts a building's temperature and lighting, maintaining an ideal comfort level within the facility.
By increasing comfort levels, a building automation system also reduces complaints from occupants and can even help with productivity - which brings us to our next point.
If you're considering an electrical automation system for your business, one of the benefits you'll likely reap is increased productivity.
Employees are more productive when they're comfortable. Still, because an automation system allows your systems to run more efficiently, they are less likely to break down and require repairs that can disrupt a business's day-to-day operations.
As mentioned above, a facility's systems run more efficiently when controlled by a building automation system which prevents breakdowns and other issues, especially within HVAC systems.
When controlled by an electrical automation system, a building's systems tend to experience minor wear and tear and therefore last longer and require fewer repairs. However, it's essential to still have your systems serviced regularly, regardless of whether or not you use an automation system.
Electrical automation systems can be connected to security systems to increase safety and peace of mind.
These systems can be used to monitor what is happening within a facility, provide alerts of suspicious activity, or have the doors lock and unlock at specified times.
An electrical automation system allows you to monitor and control your building's systems from anywhere, anytime.
The service provider also monitors your building's system data so that we can quickly respond to any concerns before they become more serious. Rather than allowing minor issues to go unnoticed and worsen over time, building automation systems will enable us to react to problems immediately, either via computer controls or by dispatching a technician.
The success of any business longevity hinders avoiding complacency. This attitude has always served me well in the electrical industry. Introducing automation and control systems into a business plan is a solution that will warrant a seat in the future.