What Is A Building Management System?
What Is A Building Management System?
What Is A Building Management System?
MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
The Day to Day Role of the BMS...
1. The most common primary function of the BMS is the control
of a buildings Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems
(HVAC) including;
Introduction
Lifts were first created to solve the problem of vertical transport for people,
animals and goodsas buildings became taller. Residential lifts have become
essential to society, as they allow a varied group of people to have access to
all areas of a property
Since the first lift, which was recorded in history by Roman architect Vitruvius
to have been built by Archimedes in 236 BC, lifts and lift technology have
changed and evolved greatly.
Users
However, home lifts are not just used by people with physical limitations. The
vast majority of users opt for a residential lift to simplify their movement
within their homes. Access inside houses with several floors, whether they are
refurbished properties or new constructions, is made easier with a lift.
There are several different types of lifts for the home, including:
§ Hydraulic passenger lifts that can carry a large amount of weight, fit many
people and carry large goods between floors.
§ Lifts for stairs can be attached to the side of an existing staircase, so
major alterations to the home are not needed.
§ Disabled access lifts, such as platform lifts, which allow wheelchair users to
easily overcome any staircases, no matter how many steps they have.
Lift Specifications
Different homes will require different lifts. The size of the cabin will depend on
the number of people that will be using the lift, as well as their needs, and the
pit size will depend on the features of the house. Some lifts can
be installed without excavation, while others require a deep pit to be created.
Design
Glass lifts can blend in seamlessly with their surroundings, so that they remain
as hidden as possible. This option is popular with homeowners who want their
décor to be visible at all times.
Scenic lifts offer luxury and are visually appealing, which can complement
the interior design of the home.
There are many different types of lifts, and there is also the possibility of going
bespoke – meaning that the home lift will be unique to a particular user and
cannot be found anywhere else.
Lifts
Steel however is often the choice of the architects and designers, especially
where there is an abundance of glass in the structure, as seen in many modern
buildings. The challenges here are that secondary steelwork (term used for
non-structural steel) is required to create points throughout the length of the
shaft to which the lift car and counterweight guides can be attached.
Escalators and passenger conveyors
Lifts
Specifically, for lifts, site surveillance activities should include focus on the
following key areas:
§ machine alignment
§ machine drive assembly
§ machine functions and controls
§ machine testing and commissioning
§ user headroom clearances
§ fire interfaces (automatic fire doors, dampers, smoke and heat detectors)
§ environmental lighting
§ 3rd party access to machine during construction (scaffold or work platforms
on machine)
These areas should be used as a guide and not all may be relevant depending
on the scope of works being completed.