{"id":1688,"date":"2017-03-22T17:59:46","date_gmt":"2017-03-22T17:59:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.activo.ca\/blog\/?p=1688"},"modified":"2023-05-19T10:18:53","modified_gmt":"2023-05-19T10:18:53","slug":"building-for-the-iot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.activo.ca\/blog\/building-for-the-iot\/","title":{"rendered":"Building for the Internet of Things (IoT)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The IoT is more than a new trend. It\u2019s a fast-approaching reality that\u2019s already affecting positive and promising change across industries \u2013 including building construction, ownership, management, and use.<\/p>\n<p><em>Deloitte University Press<\/em> recently put together <a href=\"https:\/\/dupress.deloitte.com\/dup-us-en\/focus\/internet-of-things\/iot-commercial-real-estate-intelligent-building-systems.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a comprehensive survey exploring how IoT technologies will increase values for real estate companies<\/a>. <strong>We\u2019ve summarized their findings here for you<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<h2>What the IoT Means for Buildings<\/h2>\n<p>The IoT connects individual objects, machines, and tools to turn them into a collective well of information. In buildings, it often starts with <strong>sensors designed to track a range of factors including<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Light<\/li>\n<li>Air pressure<\/li>\n<li>Temperature<\/li>\n<li>Motion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Smart building management systems can then <strong>analyze the data captured and react intuitively<\/strong> to achieve a desired result.<\/p>\n<h2>How Your Building Can Benefit from the IoT<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Enhance Efficiency<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Lower your energy costs<\/strong> by employing tools like motion sensors to automatically adjust temperatures and turn lights on and off. These small actions can really add up, <em>reducing energy consumption by up to 30%<\/em> for larger sites like warehouses and shopping malls.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pre-empt repairs and maintenance<\/strong>, enabling your systems, software, and tools to automatically alert you when something is wrong and prompt you to take preventative action.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Analyze behavioural patterns<\/strong> to understand how the space is <em>really<\/em> used and what steps you can take to help it function even better.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2. Identify Needs<\/h3>\n<p>Smart buildings have the potential to anticipate and meet demands before users even need to ask:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The IoT in the office<\/strong> will provide opportunities to design comfortable, tailor-made working spaces that improve employee productivity and health.<\/li>\n<li><strong>In retail environments<\/strong>, the IoT will make it possible to understand visitors\u2019 shopping patterns and distinguish a \u2018buyer\u2019 from a \u2018browser\u2019.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Industrial settings<\/strong> will be able to take advantage of automated pick-up processes and more rapid, accurate shipments.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tenants in multi-family dwellings<\/strong> can look forward to more enjoyable experiences centred around their own personal preferences and habits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Deloitte University Press created an interactive graphic exploring how the IoT will affect office, retail, industrial, and multi-family buildings. <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/dupress.deloitte.com\/etc\/dupresslists\/interactives\/iot-cre-interactive\/index_2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><em>Click here to learn more and see the tool in action!<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Using physical space more strategically and in a way that keeps pace with evolving trends will be a key theme for buildings in the future.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Boost Productivity<\/h3>\n<p>The IoT is about more than simply making machines smarter. It\u2019s about designing technology and solutions that can make our lives simpler and better \u2013 <em>especially in the workplace, where most people spend around 1,700 hours each year<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The IoT can enable businesses to<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Adjust environmental conditions<\/strong> (temperature, lighting, and air quality) dynamically to suit individual employees.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Understand optimal ventilation levels<\/strong> and how they vary throughout the day.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Improve productivity<\/strong> by scheduling tasks and breaks more appropriately to encourage collaboration and socialization.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The IoT can mean real, tangible opportunities for building owners and managers ready to make the most of them, turning your physical locations into informational assets.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Activo provides solutions for businesses of any size looking to maximize success in the IoT.\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.activo.ca\/contact.html\"><strong>Contact us today to discuss your needs!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.activo.ca\/blog\/3-ways-future-ready-cabling-prepares-networks-for-the-internet-of-things\/\">3 Ways Future-Ready Cabling Prepares Networks for the Internet of Things<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.activo.ca\/blog\/the-future-looks-bright-with-ciscos-digital-ceiling\/\">The Future Looks Bright with Cisco\u2019s Digital Ceiling<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.activo.ca\/blog\/5-trends-for-future-ready-data-centres\/\">5 Trends for Designing Future-Ready Data Centres<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The IoT is more than a new trend. 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