Building Management System (BMS)

Thommy A. Purisima
Building Management System (BMS)
A Building Management System (BMS) is a computer-
based control system installed in buildings that controls
and monitors the buildings mechanical and electrical
equipment such as ventilation, lighting, power systems,
fire systems, and security systems.
A BMS consists of software and hardware.
Vendors are also producing BMSs that integrate
using Internet protocols and open standards.
Characteristics
Building Management Systems are most commonly
implemented in large projects with extensive mechanical,
electrical, and plumbing systems.
Systems linked to a BMS typically represent 40% of a
building's energy usage; if lighting is included, this
number approaches 70%.
BMS systems are a critical component to managing
energy demand.

In addition to controlling the building's internal
environment, BMS systems are sometimes linked to
access or other security systems such as closed-circuit
television (CCTV) and motion detectors.
Fire alarm systems and elevators are also
sometimes linked to a BMS, for monitoring.
In case a fire is detected then only the fire alarm
panel could shut off dampers in the ventilation
system to stop smoke spreading and send all
the elevators to the ground floor and park them
to prevent people from using them in the event
of a fire .

Functions of Building Management
Systems
The four basic functions of a central,
computer-controlled BMS are:
Controlling
Monitoring
Optimizing
Reporting

A BMS normally comprises
[Power systems]
Illumination system
Electric power control system
Heating, Ventilation and Air-conditioning HVAC System
Security and observation system
Magnetic card and access system
Fire alarm system
Lifts, elevators etc.
Plumbing system
Burglar alarms, CCTV
Trace Heating
Other engineering systems
Home Automation System
Fire alarm and Safety system
Manage the sensors of alarm

Benefits of BMS
Building tenant/occupants
Good control of internal comfort conditions
Possibility of individual room control
Increased staff productivity
Effective monitoring and targeting of energy
consumption
Improved plant reliability and life
Effective response to HVAC-related complaints
Save time and money during the maintenance

Building owner
Higher rental value
Flexibility on change of building use
Individual tenant billing for services facilities manager
Central or remote control and monitoring of building
Increased level of comfort and time saving
Remote Monitoring of the plants (such as AHU's, Fire
pumps, plumbing pumps, Electrical supply, STP, WTP
etc.)

Maintenance Companies
Ease of information availability problem
Computerized maintenance scheduling
Effective use of maintenance staff
Early detection of problems
More satisfied occupants