The Benefits Of Installing A Building Automation System In Your Commercial Properties

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Sometimes, running a commercial property can seem like a juggling act. Between ensuring that their commercial HVAC systems are running efficiently, optimizing climate control, and trying to keep their energy spending low, commercial property managers have a lot to balance all at the same time. 

Fortunately, we live in an age where technology plays a significant role in managing commercial buildings. Building Automation Systems (BAS) is one such innovation that has transformed how property managers optimize operations, improve efficiencies, and cut costs.

 

How Do Building Automation Systems Work?

A BAS gives you complete control of your commercial building’s HVAC system through a simple, easy-to-use interface. It uses sensors to monitor interior temperatures for each space and makes adjustments for consistent climate control. 

These spaces are often divided into “zones”, a term that refers to predefined areas that require different temperature settings than adjacent areas. For example, a filing room that isn’t regularly occupied has different temperature needs than an occupied workspace next door, and would thus be in a different zone. This level of automated customization stops energy waste by not heating or cooling areas that don’t require it.  

Zone temperature ranges can be set based on an occupancy schedule. For example, you can program BAS to start heating the space at 7:30 am if people don’t typically arrive before 8:00 am. This flexibility means you can also adjust temperature settings accordingly on weekends, during holidays, or at times of peak occupancy.  

A BAS can also provide building managers with real-time fault detection and diagnosis alerts so that appropriate action can be taken. This functionality allows for proper maintenance scheduling, whether the issue can be taken care of in the future or requires emergency service as soon as possible.   

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The Benefits Of Installing A Building Automation System In Your Commercial Buildings

Reduced Energy Costs

A primary driver of installing a BAS in commercial buildings is often the high potential for significant savings in energy bills. These systems help decrease energy use by running the heating and cooling systems only when necessary, eliminating the risk of energy waste due to human error or lack of precision when setting thermostats manually.  

Increased Control Over Heating And Cooling

Installing a BAS means you have complete control over your commercial HVAC system from one central location, accessible online by authorized personnel. This benefit eliminates the risk of energy-wasting human error from setting a thermostat manually and forgetting to readjust it during periods of low occupancy in that particular zone.  

Enhanced Occupant Comfort

Better climate control, especially during peak heating and cooling periods, creates an ideal environment for your building occupants, who will be more productive and call in sick less. Additionally, retail locations with BAS tend to see increased sales from shoppers who dwell longer in the store. 

 

Qualify For Valuable Incentive Programs That Save You Money On Retrofits

The team at Springbank Mechanical Systems can help you determine whether you qualify for The Commercial Custom Retrofit Program, which is designed to help improve short-term ROI on high-efficiency equipment upgrade projects such as installing a BAS to manage your commercial HVAC system. 

Our experts will visit your location, learn all about how your current system operates, and help identify potential savings opportunities through the program. These measurable cash savings help offset your initial expenses and improve retrofit payback while your upgrade lowers your energy bills.  

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Contact Springbank Mechanical Systems For Expert Commercial HVAC Service In Toronto And Southern Ontario 

When you’re ready to take advantage of the benefits that BAS can bring to your commercial properties, talk to the experts at Springbank Mechanical Systems. 

Our licensed commercial HVAC services in Toronto will conduct a thorough review of your building setup and make recommendations about the design and configuration of a customized BAS system that will meet your needs today and allow you to scale as your needs change. We’ll install your system with speed and efficiency, including zoning control and simple Smart Thermostats for single locations or Pro Lon Controls for medium and larger locations where required.   

Once your system is commissioned, Springbank’s technicians will monitor it and receive an instant notification if its sensors detect an issue that needs attention. We’ll contact you immediately to arrange for a service call when it’s convenient for you.   

Our mission is to save our customers money with innovative, tech-based solutions that reduce their energy bills, minimize commercial HVAC service calls, and extend the life of their equipment. We’re always happy to discuss how Springbank can help optimize your commercial HVAC system’s performance and protect your investment. Get in touch with our team today for a free, no-obligation discussion!


Gregg Little, Paul DeThomasis, and Hugo Lopes are co-owners of Springbank Mechanical Systems. You can reach them at 905-569-8990 or via email at gregg@springbank.com, paul@springbank.com, or hugo@springbank.com.

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