Intelligent buildings require a smart pitch

One of the keys to a successful intelligent building proposal is performing an economic analysis, the specific steps of which include developing: 1. a list of options, 2. an estimated energy savings profile, 3. a set of retrofit or installation costs, 4. a maintenance and operations savings profile,...

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Published in:Facilities design & management 1997-09, Vol.16 (9), p.52
Main Author: Myers, Carter
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Building automation
Capital costs
Cooling
Cost control
Economic analysis
Economic justification
Energy consumption
Facilities planning
Fire alarms
Guidelines
Handbooks
HVAC
Lighting
Office automation
Proposals
Security systems
Software
Surveillance
Ventilation
Video teleconferencing
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Summary:One of the keys to a successful intelligent building proposal is performing an economic analysis, the specific steps of which include developing: 1. a list of options, 2. an estimated energy savings profile, 3. a set of retrofit or installation costs, 4. a maintenance and operations savings profile, 5. a spreadsheet, and 6. performing an economic analysis. Facilities manager also needs to consider the following components of intelligent buildings: 2. building interior and exterior, 2. office interiors, 3. building automation and HVAC systems, 4. fire safety and security, 5. office automation and communications, 6. cabling systems, and 7. computer aided facility management.
ISSN:0279-4438