The Building automation is a unique service management system that creates centralized, networked system of hardware and software. It monitors and controls the building’s systems which includes mechanical, security, fire and flood safety, lighting, heating, ventilation and air conditioning. A robust building automation system can further control security systems, the fire alarm system and the building’s elevators.

The core functions of a building automation system are:

• Controlling the building environment
• Operating systems according to occupancy and energy demand
• Monitoring and correcting system performance
• Alerting by sounding alarms as and when required