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Rebecca Butler
Building maintenance has traditionally relied on time-based inspections, with older equipment receiving more frequent intervention. But only 18% of equipment failures occur due to age. For the 82% of failures that cannot be attributed to age, time-based maintenance inspections offer little value and waste time.
Smart technology gives you a better option: IoT-enabled predictive maintenance. When IoT data drives your building maintenance program, maintenance becomes more effective and efficient—and your property becomes a more valuable asset.
How IoT-enabled Predictive Maintenance Works
The benefits of IoT-enabled predictive maintenance are impressive:
- Better occupant comfort
- Extended equipment life
- Minimize catastrophic equipment failures
- Reduction of unplanned equipment downtime
- Utilize maintenance staff more efficiently
- Improved operator safety
- Ability to verify repairs
With intelligent analysis of IoT data, maintenance teams can take proactive steps to prevent equipment failure before it happens. This not only minimizes the risk of malfunction, it also enables more efficient planning, improves resource allocation, and minimizes disruption for tenants.
Predicting maintenance issues requires continuous monitoring of a building’s key systems and equipment. Centralized smart building platforms with machine learning capabilities collate data gathered by IoT sensors and BMS systems to analyze equipment performance, building conditions, and other variables over time. For example, a smart building platform can analyze vibration sensor data to detect anomalies in operational conditions and allow for proactive resolution of system issues.
Using real-time and historical data, predictive maintenance models can accurately forecast if and when system components require repair or replacement. As more data is gathered and the platform learns more about your building, predictions become more accurate.
With these forecasts, maintenance no longer relies on arbitrary inspections, tenant complaints, or major breakdowns. Instead, maintenance is guided by objective data, and it happens long before anomalies cause noticeable problems.
Benefits of IoT-enabled Predictive Maintenance
Let’s take a closer look at the advantages of IoT-enabled predictive maintenance:
Transforming Your Maintenance Program
The potential of smart technology is tremendous, but harnessing that potential requires specialized skills and purpose-built products. Savvy building owners and property managers partner with smart building experts to create custom solutions that make sense for their properties. From system integration to software development to digital services, a smart building expert gives you the tools you need to transform your maintenance program and fully realize the possibilities of your building.
Buildings IOT offers the solutions and services you need to implement IoT-enabled predictive maintenance. Contact our team of experts to find out how we can help you.
