Case Study: Streamlining Energy Management for a 190-Unit Condominium
Client
- Building type: Residential condominium
- Building parameters: 190 apartments, centralized boiler room, no existing BMS
A company specializing in building energy performance oversees maintenance and servicing for over 1,500 sites, including a 190-unit residential condominium. They are required to ensure energy supply and efficiency, handle day-to-day operations and preventive maintenance, and guarantee the upkeep and replacement of equipment. A key obligation was to maintain an average indoor temperature of 21°C during the day and 19°C at night, all while optimizing energy usage.
Challenges
The company faced two main challenges. First, the condominium lacked a Building Management System (BMS), meaning there was no unified way to monitor or control heating systems, pumps, or energy meters. Second, the team sought to reduce unnecessary site visits by technicians—something only possible with reliable remote access and real-time data. They needed a cost-effective, scalable solution that could be installed quickly, deliver robust data access, and integrate seamlessly with their preferred energy monitoring software.
Solution
To modernize the building’s energy infrastructure, an intuitive connectivity solution was deployed to make BMS-like capabilities accessible without the complexity or cost typically involved. Within a single afternoon, technicians were able to create a BMS network within the boiler room, connect key equipment, and begin transmitting operational data.
