The Future Building Management System - Continental Automated ...

Networking and OutreachCABA’s mandate includes providing its members with networking andoutreach opportunities through participation at numerous industry events.Rawlson O’Neil King, CABA’s Communication Director, gave presentationson lighting and intelligent building technologies at the2012 Building Solar China Conference and Exhibition and at the17 th Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition and 9 th ElectricalBuilding Technology show in China.Rawlson O’Neil King, CABA’s Communication Director, met withvarious trade representatives at the 17 th Guangzhou InternationalLighting Exhibition and 9 th Electrical Building Technology show inChina. He collected data on behalf of the Canadian government inorder to build strong partnerships between Chinese businesses atthe event and Canadian small to mid-sized enterprises, with theintent to strengthen import, export and partnership opportunities.large building automation – continued from page 11HVAC, access control and elevator integrationdomain, and progressively integrate any buildingsystem, facility management systems (workorders, preventive maintenance, inventory, etc.),business systems, the smart grid and external datasuch as weather and energy markets.• The FBMS must be an open and secured system.That doesn’t mean it’s free, but it does requirethe tools and rules that program the FBMS betransparent so the building owner has optionsand choices in maintaining and programmingthe FBMS. System security, which is almostnon-existent on traditional BMS, is a must on anopen FBMS and probably best dealt with via ITsecurity appliances and software.• The FBMS must be able to “data mine” a user’suse of the FBMS to identify their preferencesand particular data that appears to be importantto that user. Each dashboard is meant to conveyimportant information and key indicators andrequires an examination of the needs of individualand group audiences. FBMS analytic tools ofusers’ routines, usage and interactions with theFBMS will help in determining what the userreally needs to see.The future building management system will change andreinvent what currently is a lethargic industry. It’s alsolikely to spawn new companies and manufacturers, providemore choices for users and the buyers of such products,and do so at lower costs.James M. Sinopoli, PE, RCDD, LEED AP, is Principal of SmartBuildings LLC. He recently authored a book titled SmartBuildings.20 iHomes & Buildings