Smart Building & Automation
Smart-building integration connects supported controls and equipment around practical facility workflows. FBT coordinates automation interfaces, room scenes and operator controls with the providers responsible for the underlying building systems.
Request a ConsultationTHE OPERATIONAL CHALLENGE
An automation idea is only useful if the interfaces are supported and the operating responsibility is clear. Lighting, shades, HVAC and AV can have different owners and different failure behaviour.
Define exactly which information and actions cross each interface. Validate scenes, overrides and operating schedules, then transfer a documented control system to the facility team.
Explore the full scopeTHE SERVICE CATALOGUE
20 distinct services within smart building & automation. Select the tasks your project needs; scope, ownership and acceptance are agreed before delivery.
Map the building functions that should interact and identify their existing control platforms. Define operator goals and ownership before proposing automation so the integration addresses a practical facility workflow.
Integration brief and system inventory.
Plan supported controllers, network connections and interfaces around approved building functions. Document system boundaries and failure behaviour so the design remains understandable when a component is unavailable.
Architecture diagrams and interface register.
Connect approved lighting controls to the supported automation environment. Coordinate electrical work and lighting design with qualified parties while validating the intended scenes and user controls.
Lighting interface map and scene tests.
Integrate supported shade controllers with the agreed room or building controls. Confirm power, wiring and mechanical responsibilities before testing position, grouping and scheduled operation.
Shade control schedule and functional checks.
Coordinate supported communication between the automation platform and the mechanical controls provider. Preserve plant safety and specialist control responsibilities; test only the agreed supervisory functions.
HVAC interface scope and coordination record.
Create approved combinations of lighting, shades and AV actions for common room uses. Keep manual control available where designed and test transitions with the actual connected equipment.
Scene schedule and user acceptance results.
Configure supported touch interfaces around the facility's operating tasks. Group controls clearly and validate permissions and navigation with the people who will use the system daily.
Control interface and operator walkthrough.
Connect supported occupancy inputs to approved lighting or room functions. Review sensor placement and timeout behaviour, testing representative use without assuming detection is suitable for every purpose.
Sensor map and automation test results.
Install approved gateways between compatible building or technology platforms. Document protocol support, data points and ownership so the gateway's role is clear to both technical teams.
Gateway configuration and point schedule.
Coordinate approved BACnet data exchange with the responsible building-controls provider. Agree objects, access and update behaviour before testing, keeping specialist plant programming outside the integration scope.
BACnet point mapping and interface tests.
Connect supported Modbus data points where the equipment and project design permit. Verify register definitions, scaling and read/write permissions with the equipment provider before using the values in workflows.
Register map and validation evidence.
Present available meter or equipment data through the approved platform. Document data sources and interpretation limits rather than promising savings or treating an unverified display as certified metering.
Dashboard configuration and data-source register.
Connect approved temperature, humidity or other supported sensors to the automation platform. Confirm placement, calibration responsibility and alert ownership so readings are used appropriately.
Sensor inventory and point verification.
Program agreed actions around facility operating schedules and exception dates. Test override and recovery behaviour so a schedule change does not leave operators unable to control the building.
Automation schedule and exception tests.
Integrate supported access or intrusion events with approved building functions. Define permitted actions and confirm system ownership without introducing unsupported life-safety behaviour.
Event-action matrix and integration evidence.
Connect supported meeting-room AV with room automation for coordinated user actions. Test common sessions and document what remains manually controlled when a platform or network is unavailable.
Room integration plan and scenario tests.
Define connectivity, addressing and equipment-space requirements for automation devices. Coordinate with the network team so building technology is documented and support responsibilities remain clear.
Device network schedule and connectivity checks.
Move approved automation functions to a supported replacement platform. Map existing behaviour and pilot representative functions before changing a wider occupied facility.
Migration sequence and function reconciliation.
Investigate failed or inconsistent interactions across controllers, networks and connected systems. Use event evidence and responsible-provider input to distinguish integration faults from equipment or mechanical issues.
Diagnostic report and corrective actions.
Document installed interfaces, scenes and operating procedures for nominated users. Explain support boundaries and approved override methods so facility teams can manage routine operation confidently.
As-built control documents and training record.
A CLOSER LOOK
Smart-building work connects defined device functions and control platforms. Identify the actual interfaces, data exchanged and authorized actions before designing the integration. Keep unsupported or vendor-dependent functions visible so the scope can be reviewed without assuming universal compatibility.
Interface register and an approved integration responsibility matrix.
Explore the service catalogueDescribe what occupants and operators expect to happen, including the conditions that permit an action. Translate those expectations into reviewable control scenarios. Test the supported sequences individually and document exceptions before accepting the broader integrated environment.
Control scenarios, test evidence and a recorded exception list.
Explore the service catalogue
Controls, displays and building devices depend on the surrounding infrastructure. Coordinate network, power, pathways and administration with the people responsible for each system. An integrated outcome should not obscure ownership or make future troubleshooting dependent on undocumented settings.
Device connectivity schedule and clear technical ownership at each interface.
Explore the service catalogue
Handover should explain normal use and the approved way to request changes. Keep detailed configurations and administrator access with the authorized owner. Agree the ongoing support boundary so occupants and facilities teams know which functions are included and who resolves external-system issues.
Operator guidance, configuration references and defined post-project responsibilities.
Explore the service catalogueDefine exactly which information and actions cross each interface. Validate scenes, overrides and operating schedules, then transfer a documented control system to the facility team.
Follow the delivery processTECHNICAL SCOPE
Life-safety logic and specialist mechanical or electrical controls remain with qualified responsible parties. Integration does not imply universal device compatibility.
Delivery approach
Agree the scope, users, premises and acceptance needs.
Document the architecture, device schedules and dependencies.
Confirm materials, access and the resources assigned to the work.
Implement the approved configuration and physical installation.
Test the actual workflows and record exceptions with owners.
Transfer documentation and agree the operating responsibilities.
TECHNICAL HANDOVER
Document installed interfaces, scenes and operating procedures for nominated users. Explain support boundaries and approved override methods so facility teams can manage routine operation confidently. As-built control documents and training record.
Start with the requirements and dependencies relevant to this solution.
Deliver the approved tasks with coordinated interfaces and defined acceptance.
Agree the systems, activities and service responsibilities required after handover.
WHERE THIS WORKS
YOUR QUESTIONS
No. The selected devices and platforms need supported interfaces. Compatibility and ownership are confirmed before functionality is promised.
No. Mechanical controls and specialist plant responsibilities remain with the appropriate provider; FBT coordinates approved technology interfaces.
Override behaviour is part of the approved design and is tested with the intended operator controls where supported.
It identifies the values or commands exchanged between systems, their meaning and ownership, helping both providers validate the same interface.
No. A dashboard presents available data. Savings require a separate operational assessment and evidence of changed consumption.
Supported systems can be coordinated into an agreed scene, with each action and failure dependency documented and tested.
Life-safety logic and regulated specialist work are not assumed within a general automation integration scope.
The handover assigns control-platform, network and underlying equipment responsibilities so faults can reach the correct team.
CONNECTED CAPABILITIES
FUTURE BRIDGES
From one facility to a coordinated international programme, start with the scope, location and outcome you need.