" alt="">Prevention is key when it comes to maintaining building services. Whether that’s to preserve the lifespan of a system or to ensure your building is working effectively. By servicing and updating your buildings systems and fabrics, you’re expanding its life, and therefore, keeping it running efficiently.
Routine inspections and maintenance schedules can identify potential issues before they escalate into costly problems. Most of the time, these are carried out annually, however depending on the building, the usage and the frequency of usage, this may change.
Here are some examples of the work that’s needed to ensure your building is working to its optimum:
HVAC systems
Clean and inspect filters, coils, ducts and ensure optimal airflow and energy efficiency.
Electrical circuits
Conduct periodic testing of electrical wiring, switches and outlets to detect wear or malfunction. Test safety devices such as circuit breakers and ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs).
Plumbing
Check leaks, corrosion, or blockages to pipes faucets and fixtures. Insulation of pipes to prevent freezing during winter and flush water heaters annually to remove sediment build up.
Some extra tips for taking your building to the next level of energy efficiency:
Implement an energy management system (EMS)
Monitor energy usage patterns and identify areas of inefficiency
Set automated schedules for heating, cooling and lighting systems based on occupancy and usage patterns
Receive alerts for abnormal energy consumption or equipment malfunctions
Upgrading and retrofitting
Install LED lighting with PIR or smart sensors
Smart thermostats – install programmable or smart thermostats that adjust temperature settings based on occupancy
High efficiency appliances – upgrade high energy appliances such as fridges, water heaters, HVAC systems
Use data to enhance
Harness the power of data analytics to study the performance of the building and see where improvements or upgrades can be made. Combining with smart tech, you can even get warnings or reminders that your building services need attention before errors cause costly solutions.
Get in touch to see how your building can be more energy efficient.