In today’s buildings, total integration touches all layers within the infrastructure to generate greater efficiency, optimisation, wellbeing and sustainability. According to the Smart Buildings Institute, a smart building is defined as one that:

• Provides actionable information regarding the performance of building systems and facilities
• Proactively monitors and detects errors or deficiencies in building systems
• Integrates systems to an enterprise business level for real-time reporting and management utilization
• of operations, energy and occupant comfort
• Incorporates the tools, technologies, resources and practices to contribute to energy conservation and environmental sustainability