Revolutionising Spaces: How Operational Intelligence Makes Buildings Smart

Smart Building Overview

In today’s rapidly evolving urban landscape, the concept of a “smart building” has emerged as a cornerstone of modern architecture and facility management. But what exactly transforms a conventional building into a smart one? At the heart of this transformation is Operational Intelligence (OI), a leader in integrating advanced technologies to enhance building performance and user experience.

What Defines a Smart Building?

A smart building is worthless without defining some key outcomes which will drive up the performance and efficiency of a property, while reducing the cost and waste. We start by identifying these outcomes in a collaborative approach with the right stakeholders, owners, managers, and tenants. Once we understand where true value is created in the smart building, we can begin to map out the technologies. Some examples include:

FM Management Platform: Combining HVAC, lighting, security, and other systems into a unified platform for seamless operation and saved time for the operations managers.
Energy Efficiency: Utilizing real-time data to monitor and reduce energy consumption. Adapting machine learning to improve the efficiency of plant.
Occupant Comfort: Adjusting environmental factors like temperature and lighting based on occupancy and preferences.
Sustainability: Implementing practices that minimize environmental footprints, such as efficient waste management and water conservation.
ESG Reporting: Track, monitor, alert, and respond to ESG data, which helps an organization improve the transparency of their performance and governance.

Operational Intelligence Overview

Who is Operational Intelligence?

Operational Intelligence is a consultative and integration solutions business that assists clients in adopting technology for managing building spaces and workplaces. They offer software solutions to create smart spaces that work efficiently for their clients.

Features Offered by Operational Intelligence to Enhance Building Intelligence

Operational Intelligence provides a suite of services designed to elevate buildings into the smart category:

Integrated Building Systems: OI integrates various building services—such as HVAC, lighting, power distribution, security, people counting, room booking, FM software, and more—into a cohesive single pane of glass platform. This integration allows for streamlined operations and improved energy efficiency.
Network System Integration: Designing resilient networks, server solutions, Wi-Fi, and cybersecurity strategies, OI ensures that all building systems communicate effectively and securely. This unification enhances facilities management capabilities and prepares the building for future technological advancements.
Master System Integration (MSI): OI acts as a Master System Integrator, working on behalf of the owners to seamlessly combine multiple building systems and subsystems into an interoperable and unified platform. This includes digital workflows and dashboarding, enabling building owners to monitor and enhance operations across systems like HVAC, lighting, security, and energy management.
Digital Advisory: Offering expertise from research and development through to delivery and support, OI partners with clients to develop sustainable and profitable digital building solutions. This involves creating a digital strategy and roadmap tailored to the client’s needs.

Operational Intelligence in Action

Delivering Outcomes: Operational Intelligence in Action

Operational Intelligence has a proven track record of implementing smart building solutions across various projects:

Barangaroo South Precinct:

OI, in partnership with Lendlease and JLL, delivered real-time monitoring and reporting capabilities with bespoke displays and dashboard designs for this AUD$6.4 billion smart city precinct. The integration provided unprecedented information visibility across vendor systems and business processes into one open data platform, contributing to the precinct being awarded Australia’s first carbon-neutral urban community status.

Melbourne Quarter Precinct:

In collaboration with Lendlease, OI delivered a Dell networking solution, ICN upgrade, and iViva OBSI platform for this visionary mixed-use precinct in Melbourne. The integration provided a secure, precinct-wide network, seamlessly connecting new and existing infrastructure to create a highly efficient and cyber-secure environment.

Pitt Street Over-Station Development:

Partnering with Oxford and Investa, OI implemented an Aruba ICT network, Dell hyperconverged solution, and iViva platform featuring AI technology at Pitt Street, Sydney. This integration optimised sustainability and ensured a cyber-secure environment, showcasing a future-ready, smart building solution.

By implementing these features, Operational Intelligence transforms traditional buildings into smart environments that are efficient, sustainable, and responsive to the needs of occupants.

For more information on how Operational Intelligence can assist in transforming your building into a smart facility, contact us today.

Disclaimer: The content within is the opinion of the author and engineering team of Operational Intelligence.