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Understanding Building Management Systems
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Answer
A BMS is a computer-based control system that monitors and manages mechanical and electrical equipment including HVAC, lighting, power systems, fire systems, and security systems; it can reduce energy consumption by 20–30%.
Why It Matters
This matters in these Alpha Controls workflows: bms-introduction, client-consultation.
Related Concepts
Relevant GUVNR Workflows
- bms-introduction
- client-consultation
Evidence & Provenance
- Source
- Alpha Controls foundation guide; CIBSE TM-31
- Provenance
- first-hand
- Last reviewed
- 2024-01-10
- Review cycle
- 3 years
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