Driving Efficiency and Innovation with Remote Monitoring
As we continue to be faced with the increasing skills gap, a question we must ask ourselves is "How do we maintain buildings when there is a lack of technicians?" One component of the answer is: remote monitoring.
Remote monitoring consists of sensors connected to a central controls system, known as a Building Automation System, which a remote technical staff can tap into virtually anywhere in the world. Implementation of this strategy can substantially impact efficiency and promote cost-effectiveness. These devices offer the ability to monitor a building's systems from a central, remote location and substantially impact efficiency and promote cost-effectiveness.
"Sodexo's remote monitoring approach provides its clients with valuable support by remotely handling tasks like validating the need for human intervention, managing schedules, alarm responses and driving operational efficiencies"
Streamlining Operations with Data
Remote monitoring empowers facility managers by providing real-time data of the conditions of various rooms and spaces within a building. When a problem arises, a highly skilled remote technical team is alerted and quickly assesses the situation. This team can then collaborate with on-site facility staff, or vendors to validate the issue and decide what additional actions may be required.
“One of the many benefits of remote monitoring is how it can be used to leverage remote inspections that previously required manual labor."