Kumara, W H C D; Waidyasekara, K G A S and Weerasinghe, R P N P (2016) Building management system for sustainable built environment in Sri Lanka. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 6(3), pp. 302-316. ISSN 2044-124X
Abstract
Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to investigate the contribution of building management system (BMS) towards a sustainable built environment. Design/methodology/approach - The paper is based on the findings of a comprehensive literature survey, preliminary survey and a structured questionnaire survey. Quantitative data were analysed using a relative importance index. Content analysis was used for the qualitative data analysis. Findings - The results show that identifying user requirements, identifying BMS features, designing BMS, installation and commissioning, and operation and maintenance are the key steps in the BMS implementation process. High cost, lack of knowledge on BMS, unavailability of service and maintenance, and inadequate performance of BMS vendors were highlighted as barriers when adopting a BMS. Energy efficiency, reduction of operation and maintenance cost, occupant satisfaction, productivity, fault diagnosis, thermal comfort, indoor air quality, emergency response and level of controllability of building systems are some of the significant BMS functions that accomplish economic, environment and social sustainability pillars. Practical implications - This study increases the awareness on functionality of a BMS and its potential contribution towards a sustainable built environment. Originality/value - The study develops strong ties between BMS contribution and sustainability where built environment professionals could use the developed decision support model towards a sustainable built environment through the application of BMS.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | buildings; sustainability; energy; facilities; environment; economic sustainability; building management system |
| Index terms: | social sustainability, methodology, economic sustainability, building system, indoor air quality, built environment, occupant satisfaction, thermal comfort, Sri Lanka, questionnaire, fault diagnosis, commissioning, implementation, building management system, user requirement, energy efficiency, decision support, data analysis, operation and maintenance, productivity, relative importance index, functionality, emergency response, content analysis, survey |
| Subjects: | decision analysis, completion, environmental engineering, environmental health, infrastructure and transport systems, communities and social development, safety engineering, maintenance engineering, research methods, management, Geography, sustainability and energy, design features, economic analysis, analytical methods, contractual arrangements, data analysis and analytics, user-centered design, mechanical systems, risk assessment, data collection methods, engineering systems |
| Topics: | Sustainability, Procurement, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Engineering Principles, Research Practice, Geographical Context, Health and Safety, Business Strategy, Quality Management, Urban Studies, Design Practice |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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