Smart building technology offers building owners and executives opportunities to improve maintenance efficiency, manage energy costs and make better informed decisions about building performance. But realizing that value requires more than investing in connected systems and analytics.
John Rimer, vice president of Limble, discusses the way facility teams can use building data to identify equipment performance issues, anticipate potential failures and support condition-based maintenance. Connecting analytics to maintenance workflows can help technicians arrive better prepared, reduce unnecessary troubleshooting and make more effective use of limited skilled labor.
Rimer also examines the balance between energy efficiency and occupant comfort, emphasizing that cost savings should not undermine productivity. For executives evaluating smart building investments, he highlights challenges that can affect implementation, including inconsistent asset data, aging building controls and integration gaps between software systems.
For owners and executives, the message is that smart building strategies should begin with clear operational goals, reliable data and a long-term investment plan, not technology adoption alone.
Jeff Wardon, Jr., is the assistant editor for the facilities market. With more than three years of experience, he covers topics including technology, wellness, sustainability and emerging industry trends. Connect with him on LinkedIn.
