Building Management Systems for Building Services Engineering

Aim This unit enables learners to develop an understanding of building management systems (BMS) in relation to management and control requirements of buildings and develop skills to specify and install effective BMS. Unit abstract This unit allows learners to explore the characteristics of BMS installations and consider how these systems can be used to manage and control the mechanical and electrical services of buildings and promote internal environmental comfort and energy efficiency. Learners will investigate the use of BMS hardware to achieve the aims of BMS strategies and examine the associated installation and operational issues. Learners will also develop the skills needed to analyse and produce designs for BMS installations, and investigate the use of BMS reports and data to inform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) strategies and optimise the performance of BMS installations.