Integrated Building Management Systems (IBMS)

Intelligent building management systems (IBMS) are used to manage the technology involved in modern buildings. Building management systems are enhanced with the internet and related IT infrastructure to create IBMS. All the management systems installed in a building are integrated in the IBMS via an Internet protocol (IP) network. A single front-end interface is provided in the IBMS through which all the subsystems are managed.

This helps to,

Reduce the energy consumption and carbon footprint of the building
Maintain infrastructure
Comply with regulations
Reduce operating costs
Reduce the need for inspection
Reduce errors and failures
Improve building safety
In addition, IBMS have modules to deal with situations such as fire and flood

Diversity of IBMS,

BMS can be used in a single building or group of buildings, institutions, universities, etc.
24X7 monitoring is achieved via BMS. Automized monitoring and tracking systems detect the faults and flaws before they occur. Fault alerts minimize the damage caused due to faults and flaws.
Resource requirement is minimized as the whole system is automized.

The IBMS market is segmented based on product and application (Infrastructure).

Product usage in the IBMS market cover communication protocols, general lighting controls, security, access controls (to be more specific security systems include CCTV, fire alarm systems, public addressable systems and so on), standards and data distribution, heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) controls, outdoor controls, and entertainment controls.
Applications (Infrastructure) using IBMS include hospitality, life science, energy, and infrastructure, residential and retail, educational centres, religious centres, manufacturing buildings, and office space.

What functions can build automation system software control?

All the essential building operations systems and functions in your building can be controlled by building automation system software. The software can control and manage all the following building control systems:

Lighting control
Heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC)
Air quality control
Energy management
Access control/security systems
Elevators and escalators
Critical environments
Fire and life safety systems/smoke evacuation
Building condition monitoring
Power monitoring