This e-book from Schneider Electric (first published in August 2020 and modified in February 2021) was designed to provide consulting engineers with the key trends driving smart building specifications. One of the biggest smart building hurdles for engineers is the fact that key “controls” conversations are not taking place among electrical, mechanical, IT, OT, and other divisions before design. As a result, engineers are forced to integrate systems that haven’t been vetted in an iBMS atmosphere. This, in turn, causes data integration roadblocks, endangering the entire smart building project. Division 25 specifications help building owners and managers get what they want in terms of increased value and a platform that can be expanded with future technology.
Keywords: Architecture/Engineering, Cloud & Data Analytics, Controls/Sensors, Energy Management, HVAC, Intelligent Building, Internet of Things (IoT), Large Building Controls/Automation, Lighting Systems/Controls, System Integrator