One Platform to Monitor and Control Your Building Management System
Endeavour Africa has accumulated experience to provide advanced automation solutions to buildings (life spaces) using state-of-the-art technologies. A Building Management System integrates your different building utility systems into one platform, with centralized monitoring and control from one location.
- HVAC & power
- Fire & access
- Intercom
- Smart home
Your questions about building management systems, answered
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- Different building systems on one platform
- Centralized monitoring and control
- Audio-video intercom systems
- Certified SMART-Home installer
- 01What is a building management system (BMS)?
- 02What are the benefits of a building management system?
- 03Why choose Endeavour Africa for building automation?
- 04Who can use a building management system?
- 05Which building systems can a BMS monitor and control?
- 06How does a building management system work?
- 07What is an audio-video intercom system?
- 08What is a home automation system?
- 09What is the difference between a BMS and home automation?
- 10How do you choose the right building management system?
- 11How is a building management system installed, step by step?
- 12What else do people ask about building management systems?
What is a building management system (BMS)?
Short answer: A building management system integrates different building utility systems into one platform, so you can monitor and control them from one location.
Endeavour Africa has accumulated experience to provide advanced automation solutions to buildings (life spaces) employing state-of-the-art technologies. For building automation, the technology provides an Ethernet-based control system that employs controllers with a 32-bit CPU and provides a 3-tier architecture.
Special features: a Building Management System facilitates integration of different building utility systems into one platform and helps for a centralized monitoring and controlling of the distributed systems from one location.
What are the benefits of a building management system?
Short answer: Energy savings, reduced operational and maintenance costs, improved working conditions and environmental benefits.
Energy Savings
Run lighting, cooling and power only when and where they are needed.
Lower Operating Costs
Reduced operational and maintenance costs through monitoring and control.
Better Working Conditions
Comfortable, safe and well-lit spaces for staff and visitors.
Environmental Benefits
Less waste and a smaller footprint for your building.
Why choose Endeavour Africa for building automation?
Short answer: Proven experience, modern Ethernet-based control with 32-bit controllers, a 3-tier architecture and one platform for every building system.
We also supply and install audio-video intercom systems and are a certified installer for SMART-Home home automation, so one partner covers your building, gate and home.
Talk to Our TeamAccumulated Experience
Endeavour Africa has accumulated experience to provide advanced automation solutions to buildings (life spaces).
State-of-the-Art Technology
Solutions that employ state-of-the-art technologies for building automation.
Ethernet-Based Control
An Ethernet-based control system that employs controllers with a 32-bit CPU.
3-Tier Architecture
A proven 3-tier architecture for reliable, scalable building automation.
One Platform, One Location
Integration of different building utility systems into one platform, monitored and controlled from one location.
Who can use a building management system?
Short answer: Owners and operators of any building where several systems must be monitored together, plus homeowners who want smart control.
Centralized control means one team can look after distributed systems from a single location.
Commercial & Office Buildings
Centralize HVAC, lighting, power and security for the whole property.
Hotels & Hospitals
Keep guests, patients and staff comfortable and safe around the clock.
Campuses & Estates
Monitor distributed systems across many buildings from one location.
Homes & Residences
Smart-home control and audio-video intercoms for modern living.
Which building systems can a BMS monitor and control?
Short answer: The utility systems, including electrical and mechanical systems such as HVAC, UPS, generator, fire detection, access control, lighting, security and elevators.
HVAC
Monitor and control heating, ventilation and air conditioning.
✓ Monitor & controlUPS
Keep an eye on uninterruptible power supply status and backup.
✓ Monitor & controlGenerator
See generator status and respond quickly when power changes.
✓ Monitor & controlFire Detection
Bring fire detection alarms into the same central view.
✓ Monitor & controlAccess Control
Integrate door and access control with the rest of the building.
✓ Monitor & controlLighting
Schedule and control lighting to cut energy waste.
✓ Monitor & controlSecurity
Connect security systems to a single monitoring platform.
✓ Monitor & controlElevators
Monitor elevator systems as part of the building utility picture.
✓ Monitor & controlOne view, every system. While monitoring and controlling from a single location, the systems help you achieve energy savings, lower operating costs, better working conditions and environmental benefits.
Request a DemoHow does a building management system work?
Short answer: Controllers connect to each building system, talk over an Ethernet network, and report to one central platform where you can monitor and control everything.
The technology provides an Ethernet-based control system that employs controllers with a 32-bit CPU and provides a 3-tier architecture.
Sensors & Devices
Sensors and actuators on HVAC, lighting, power, fire and access systems.
Utility Systems
Electrical and mechanical systems spread across the building or site.
CORE
Tier 2: Controllers
32-bit CPU controllers bring every system onto one platform.
Central Monitoring
See every distributed system from one location.
Central Control
Schedule, adjust and switch systems from the same screen.
Alarms & Events
Know quickly when a system needs attention.
Savings Insight
Track energy and maintenance costs over time.
What is an audio-video intercom system?
Short answer: An intercom that lets you see and speak to the person at your front gate before you let them in, adding advance security to your premises.
Endeavour Africa offers to supply and install a wide range of intercom systems that allow you to see who is at your front gate and provide you with advance security. Rather than walking to the front door to meet guests or determine who your visitors actually are, you can use a range of intercom systems to help reduce the risk of admitting unwanted guests.
- See who is at your front gate and gain advance security
- A wide range of quality, cost-effective audio and video intercom systems of top brands
- Reduce the risk of admitting unwanted guests without walking to the door
- Communicate between multiple intercom handsets
- Some video systems record the picture on a memory card when a visitor activates the intercom
What is a home automation system?
Short answer: A system that lets you connect and control many processes in your home from one easy-to-use interface, like a universal remote control for your house.
Endeavour Africa is a certified installer for SMART-Home, Home Automation systems that allow you to connect and control many of the processes and systems in your home from one easy-to-use interface. Lighting, heating and cooling, blinds, electrical devices and communications can be put together in a way that makes your life more comfortable and convenient. It can also help you conserve the environment and save money.
It is set up in a centralized location to control the whole house, and is also accessible from anywhere inside or out via the Internet or mobile phone. The touch screen user interface is easy to use and customizable to suit your needs.
Features
- Mood lighting
- Change the temperature in the room
- Raise or lower the blinds
- Change the volume of music
- Ventilate a room
- Video door phone / intercoms
What is the difference between a BMS and home automation?
Short answer: A BMS integrates the utility systems of a building for centralized monitoring and control, while home automation brings comfort and convenience controls for a house into one simple interface.
Building Management System
For buildings and sites
- HVAC, UPS and generator monitoring
- Fire detection and security integration
- Access control and elevators
- Centralized control of distributed systems
- Ethernet, 32-bit controllers, 3-tier design
- Energy and maintenance savings
Home Automation
For homes and residences
- Lighting, heating and cooling
- Blinds, electrical devices and music
- Video door phone and intercoms
- Touch screen, customizable to your needs
- Control from inside or outside via internet or mobile
- Convenience, comfort and savings
How do you choose the right building management system?
Short answer: Check six things: systems covered, technology, central control, savings, intercom and home needs, and installation and support.
Quick buyer's checklist
- Covers all your building systems
- Modern, reliable technology
- One location for control
- Proven energy and cost savings
- Intercom and smart-home options
- Experienced installation partner
Systems covered
AskCan it bring HVAC, power, fire, access and lighting together?
EndeavourIntegrates different building utility systems into one platform.
Technology
AskIs it modern, open and reliable?
EndeavourEthernet-based control with 32-bit CPU controllers and a 3-tier architecture.
Central control
AskCan you monitor everything from one place?
EndeavourCentralized monitoring and controlling of distributed systems from one location.
Savings
AskWill it reduce energy and maintenance cost?
EndeavourDelivers energy savings and reduced operational and maintenance costs.
Intercom & home
AskDo you also need intercoms or smart-home control?
EndeavourAudio-video intercoms and certified SMART-Home installation from the same partner.
Installation & support
AskIs installation done by experienced, certified people?
EndeavourEndeavour Africa supplies and installs, with ongoing support.
How is a building management system installed, step by step?
Short answer: In six clear steps, from a site survey and system design to installation, integration, commissioning and ongoing support.
Site Survey
We study your building, systems, and monitoring and control needs.
Clear scopeSystem Design
Controllers, network and architecture are designed around your building.
Right designInstallation
Controllers, devices and wiring are supplied and installed.
Systems fittedIntegration
HVAC, UPS, generator, fire, access, lighting and more are brought together.
One platformCommissioning
Everything is tested end to end and tuned for savings.
Verified resultsTraining & Support
Your team is trained, with ongoing support after handover.
Long-term successBring every building system under one roof
Talk to Endeavour Africa about a building management system, audio-video intercom or smart-home automation for your property. Contact us today or schedule a demo.
What else do people ask about building management systems?
Quick answers to the most common questions. Can't find what you need? Our team is happy to help.
Ask Our TeamA building management system integrates different building utility systems into one platform and helps with centralized monitoring and controlling of the distributed systems from one location.
The utility systems include electrical and mechanical systems such as HVAC, UPS, generator, fire detection, access control, lighting, security and elevators.
A BMS helps deliver energy savings, reduced operational and maintenance costs, improved working conditions and environmental benefits.
For building automation, the technology provides an Ethernet-based control system that employs controllers with a 32-bit CPU and provides a 3-tier architecture.
A BMS is most valuable where several utility systems must be monitored together, but Endeavour Africa also offers intercom and home automation solutions for homes.
Yes. We supply and install a wide range of quality, cost-effective audio and video intercom systems of top brands.
Some of the video intercom systems have the ability to record the picture on a memory card when a visitor activates your intercom.
A home automation system lets you connect and control many of the processes and systems in your home from one easy-to-use interface, including lighting, heating and cooling, blinds, electrical devices and communications.
Yes. The home automation system is set up in a centralized location to control the whole house, and is also accessible from anywhere inside or out via the Internet or a mobile phone.
Yes. Endeavour Africa is a certified installer for SMART-Home home automation systems.
Yes. The touch screen user interface is easy to use and customizable to suit your needs.
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