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Building Automation
HUMAN INTERVENTION ENDS
The global building automation system market size is projected to grow from $US73.5 billion in 2021 to $US112.1 billion by 2026 according to research firm marketsandmarkets.com.
This is a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 8.8 per cent during the forecast period.
The research firm said the growth of the building automation system market is being fuelled by a range of factors including advancements in wireless communication technologies which have lessened the complexity and the cost of installing these systems.
“The combination of IoT and building automation has also enabled the exchange of information among several electronic devices and the cloud without the requirement of direct human intervention that makes buildings smart,” the report said.
“Security and access control systems have become an integral part of the safety and security systems of buildings and their occupants. They have revolutionised building security and eliminated human intervention.
“Several businesses make use of these systems for protecting their assets, staff, and information; monitoring activities in buildings; and controlling access to buildings.”
The surging deployment of building automation systems in large shopping complexes, office buildings, and public transport hubs, such as airports and railway stations, is also driving the growth of the building automation system market for commercial applications.
HVAC controls, lighting controls, and security and access controls are the key systems used in commercial applications.
Embracing technology, sustainability essential
Temperature sensors are particularly useful in server rooms, which can become overheated result- ing in outages and breakdowns.
A building that is setting the benchmark in Aus- tralia is Sydney’s Quay Quarter Tower (QQT), which is scheduled for completion later this year.
It is already being heralded as one of the city’s most innovative office buildings.
The development ‘upcycles’ an existing skyscraper from the 1970s into stacked ‘vertical villages’ posi- tioned around a central atrium.
This is designed to maximise light and foster in- teraction among the building's occupants.
The QQT will incorporate digital technologies, in- cluding enterprise-grade wireless and embedded smart systems, creating an experience-rich environ- ment for tenants.
Sensors enable real-time visibility and insight into all areas of building operations creating an environ- ment sensitive to the needs of tenants. ✺
LIKE SO MANY Australian companies, commercial build- ing firm, Hansen Yuncken, em- braced technology to continue to operate during the pandemic.
Hansen Yuncken CEO, Peter Salveson, said a prime example was the adoption of Building In- formation Modelling (BIM).
“This innovation enables the
team to not only create projects
in a digital environment, but to meticulous- ly plan each step of the process, enabling them to foresee where clashes between trades may occur and to rectify this through careful coordination of services,” he said.
“CONSTRUCTION CONTRIBUTES OVER 18 PER CENT OF OUR CARBON FOOTPRINT.”
“Combined with 360 degree videography and drone deployment, this technology al- lows an entire build to be monitored remote- ly in real time.
“The benefits of this are multifaceted, and not only improve productivity and quality of the build itself, but allows any safety haz- ards to be identified early.
“These can be duly corrected without impacting timings, de- laying the projects or increasing usage of materials.”
With the federal government’s 2050 Net Zero commitment, Salveson said all industries must adopt a progressive approach to sustainability as standard prac- tice, rather than an ‘add on’.
“With the construction sector contributing over 18 per cent of Australia’s carbon footprint there is serious work to be
done,” he said.
“Becoming greener requires an end-to-
end view of the construction process. Ad- dressing the complete supply chain is essen- tial, which requires collaboration with suppliers and partners.”
“At Hansen Yuncken, this work has al- ready started with the adoption of materials such as green concrete. Continuing innova- tion of business practices is also maximising the use of renewable energy and use of recy- cled water where possible.” ✺
ABOVE: Hansen Yuncken CEO, Peter Salveson.
TOP: Sky City casino in Adelaide is a Hansen Yuncken project.
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