A Building Management System (BMS) relates to a facility-fitted computer-based device that manages and regulates the electrical and mechanical infrastructure of the structure, such as the illumination, ventilation, and protection systems. BMS is focused on the temperature, carbon dioxide, and humidity regulation and monitoring within the house. BMS is specifically configured to track and handle the following operations, including lighting management, electrical distribution panels, air conditioning systems, elevators, UPS, water use, supervision of the CCTV network, fire alarm & fire prevention, parking entry and intruder detection, and elevators.
In October 2018, Honeywell announced its plan to acquire Transnorm, leading provider of warehouse automation solutions. In April 2018, Johnson Controls acquired the assets of Triatek, a leading manufacturer of innovative airflow solutions for critical environments across the globe. In March 2018, Schneider Electric and AVEVA created a joint venture to form a global leader in engineering and industrial software with scale and relevance in key markets as well as an unmatched set of solutions covering all aspects of digital asset management from process simulation to design, construction and manufacturing operations management and optimization.
The major audiences or end-users targeted are: Raw material suppliers, BMS designers, developers, and suppliers, BAS equipment integrators, suppliers, and service providers, Application software providers, Government bodies such as regulating authorities and policy makers, BMS-related associations, organizations, forums, and alliances, Research institutes and organizations, Market research and consulting firms
Lack of technologically trained staff and high initial deployment costs present a controlling barrier in the demand for construction management program. BMS implementation involves the fulfillment of certain specifications and technological criteria, and such specifications may be internal, organizational or external, such as computer program awareness, networking, and applications; designing; and reviewing the framework. Maintenance and servicing need qualified and professional personnel to ensure BASs are working properly and have a longer lifespan. The introduction of building administration systems and facilities is challenging in the absence of certain factors.
The key players in the building management system market are Honeywell International Inc. (US), Siemens AG (Germany), Johnson Controls International PLC (Ireland), Schneider Electric SE (France), United Technologies Corp. (US), IBM Corporation (US), Ingersoll-Rand Plc (Ireland), and Delta Controls (Canada).